Archive for the 'Christmas Ideas' Category

General Festivities and Entertainment at Christmas

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Christmas is described as a festive season therefore we should all engage in activities during the season that provide entertainment, merriment and which give pleasure. Because Christmas is about celebration, many types of festivities can be found to suit all preferences to make the season a joyful one. A readily available option is watching Christmas [...]

Christmas Gift Ideas – 6 Piece Wood Working Set

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

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Christmas Flower Crafts and Decorating with Julie Mulligan

Monday, September 15th, 2008

In this video, Julie Mulligan shares ideas, tips, and tricks on creating your own beautiful flower arrangements this holiday season. Follow along with Julie as she teaches you how to decorate your fireplace mantel, create unique place card holders, and create the same kinds of fabulous arrangements you’ll find in her Designer Flowers collection, such [...]

Twelve Things You Never Knew About Christmas

Monday, September 15th, 2008

1. Christmas trees were first lighted with actual candles, which presented a fire hazard. As a result containers filled with water had to be kept near the Christmas tree. 2. Workers in the construction industry are responsible for the tradition of having a Christmas tree on display at Rockefeller Center in New York City. They [...]

History of Some Christmas Traditions

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Christians celebrate Christmas to observe the birth of Jesus Christ, which is an event and not a tradition. But many other activities related to celebrating the Christmas season evolved from certain traditions, many of which are from other countries, particularly from peoples in Europe. Among common items used in Christmas decorations are the holly and [...]

Christmas in African Nations

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Christmas celebrations in African nations is characterized by much outdoor activity because the season often occurs during a time when the weather is pleasant. Using palm trees and participating in processions are also characteristic features of activities related to Christmas in many parts of Africa. In South Africa, activities that occur outside during Christmas include [...]

Christmas in the United States and Canada

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Many of the celebrations in the United States that are associated with Christmas were traditions brought by German and English immigrants. Along with the well-known and practiced tradition of a brightly decorated Christmas tree, other traditions brought by these immigrants include Advent calendars, Christmas greeting cards, gingerbread houses and gingerbread cookies. Christmas in the United [...]

History of Christmas

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Commercial activities during Christmas today are often decried as making the season too materialistic. This has caused comments that the religious aspect of Christmas is so overlooked and overshadowed that its celebration seems to be purely pagan. But today's comparisons aren't the first there has been some link between Christmas and pagan celebrations. As a [...]