Have you ever wondered about the history of Christmas carols? They have a long history, and a version of them has been sung in Europe for thousands of years. Of course, the earliest version of these carols wasn’t actually caroling at all, but they were pagan songs that the people …
Christingles are symbols that are used by many Christians in Epiphany, Advent and Christmas services. Christingle is a German word that means “Christ Child”. It is used to commemorate Jesus Christ as the Light of the world. This article discusses a number of facts about Christingle; how it started; what …
The Jesse Tree is the perfect way to contemplate God and His goodness during the Advent season. It helps children better understand the birth of Christ. It also allows Christians to rediscover their faith and find their purpose apart from their families. During the Advent season, the Jesse Tree traces …
Decorating a home for Christmas feels great. For the love and honor of the Christmas season, you definitely want to attain a perfect look for your home when it comes to pairing the Christmas colors. The many colors to choose from makes it even more exciting and these decorations help …
Some of you may be very aware and some might not know what a Christmas Cracker is; therefore, here is a little synopsis. A Christmas Cracker is a festive table decoration that contains small tokens/gifts with a note, poem, or joke inside that makes a “popping” noise when opened. Opening …
When the holidays are approaching, one thing on many people’s list of things to buy is Christmas cards. We send them to family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Many people also give cards to their mail carrier, door attendants, and other people who help them out during the years. Have …
The very first noted candy cane did not resemble anything like we know today. They were straight, white, and the only flavoring was the pure sweet sugar it was created with. When Christmas trees were adopted as a major part of the Christmas tradition, the trees were decorated with food …
Every year, there are many traditions, customs, and activities based around Christmas. While exchanging Christmas gifts is a highlight of the holiday season, what truly makes it the most wonderful time of the year is family gathering together to share some Christmas traditions. We all can’t wait for Christmas caroling, …
Christmas nativity scenes are part and parcel of Christmas celebrations. After all, they enact the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Nativity plays are basically a demonstration of the sequence of events that took place during the birth of Jesus. Cribs, on the other hand, are images, models, or …
The Origins of the Christmas Pickle Americans are all familiar with the Christmas Tree and Christmas Wreath… but have you ever heard of a Christmas Pickle? This a tradition that is thought to have begun in Germany (such as the tree and wreath are), where it is referred to as …
