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Here Comes The Christmas List!

When November starts to approach us our kids then start to approach us with talks of what they want for Christmas. Then pretty soon you will start to see the dreaded Christmas list! Especially in these tough economic times children don’t know any limits to their Christmas list. Since the sky is the limit for [...]

Christmas Traditions: Not Essential, But Often Worthwhile

There is no right and no wrong way to celebrate Christmas. At least, where Christmas is concerned you do not have to stay with the traditional ways. After all, one of the major messages of Christmas is peace and goodwill. It would be absolutely wrong to start introducing rules as to what constitutes an acceptable [...]

Dreaming Of A White Christmas

Whenever you receive a Christmas card, or watch a television Christmas special, there is one thing which seems to unite them all – the presence of snow. This is something that has become as much a part of the Christmas message as anything. Perhaps it is because it looks so welcoming and bright and pure. [...]

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  • The Candy Cane Tradition

    The Candy Cane Tradition

    Are you wondering how the candy cane tradition started? Would you believe that the Candy Cane as we are familiar with it today was actually invented as a tool to keep children quiet?! It’s true. Back in the 1670′s, a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany took a well known candy, a “sugar stick” [...]

  • The Yule Log Tradition

    The Yule Log Tradition

    The Yule Log, as we have come to know it, is a rather large piece of wood, cylindrical in shape that is placed inside the fireplace and burned on Christmas Eve. Or, you may know it simply as a little cake that resembles a wooden log! Either way, they both originated from the same place. [...]

  • Why Did The Tradition of Gift Giving Start?

    Why Did The Tradition of Gift Giving Start?

    Logically, for most Christians, the act of gift giving would be symbolic of the first Christmas Eve and the Three Wise Men bestowing gifts upon the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus to celebrate his birth. And indeed, this is where the tradition of gift-giving began. Of course, throughout the ages, and throughout countless civilizations such [...]

  • Where Did The Tradition Of Putting Up Christmas Trees Begin?

    Where Did The Tradition Of Putting Up Christmas Trees Begin?

    Besides a beautiful blanket of freshly fallen, glistening snow, Christmas Trees really make the holiday special. Each one has its own personality. Much like snowflakes. But, did the tradition of putting up Christmas trees begin in America? Certainly not! This tale actually began in Germany. In about the 8th century, there was a missionary that [...]

  • The Origin Of Christmas Cards – How It All Began

    The Origin Of Christmas Cards – How It All Began

    Buying and sending cards to your family and friends on the eve of Christmas is an age-old tradition, but have you ever wondered how this tradition started? In this article I will tell you an interesting tale regarding the origin of Christmas cards! It all started with Sir Henry Cole, the reason why he is [...]

  • Where Can I Get Free Toys For Christmas?

    Where Can I Get Free Toys For Christmas?

    As parents we all want to make Christmas special for our children, to see the excitement on their faces when they discover Santa has been there on Christmas morning and to watch them unwrap their presents. In these tough economic times though many of us are struggling to pay the bills and the festive season [...]

  • Why Do We Eat Turkey On Christmas Day?

    Why Do We Eat Turkey On Christmas Day?

    Ask most Westerners which meat they will be eating on Christmas Day and the vast majority will tell you that they will be choosing turkey. Ask them why and an equally large number will tell you that it’s because it is traditional. But is it? Surprisingly Turkey has only really made it as the nations [...]

  • Thinking Outside The Box (And Inside It Too)

    Thinking Outside The Box (And Inside It Too)

    When it comes to picking the ideal Christmas gift, there is no doubt that people put a lot of thought into how to make the festivities go just right for the person they are buying for. Christmas shopping can be very stressful – should you ask the person concerned what they want, or should you [...]

  • The Perils Of The Christmas Party

    The Perils Of The Christmas Party

    Although Christmas is a time of celebration, it can be a minefield for many people. The definition of a celebration is that people come together and enjoy a moment, and this happens most obviously at Christmas parties. More and more people are swearing off Christmas parties however, and this is due in no small part [...]

  • Christmas Is A Time To Reconnect

    Christmas Is A Time To Reconnect

    It is a fact of human life that, from time to time, we grow distant from those who we love. There are several reasons for this. Things happen in our life that take us to different places, and we cannot cover so much ground. Many of us have a number of friends and acquaintances and [...]