Everyone enjoys receiving Christmas cards. For many people, sending and receiving Christmas cards are the only way to stay in touch with family members or friends who live far away or have moved away. The most favorite holiday cards are …[Continue]
Santa Claus, Past and Present
Santa Claus is a modern day favorite of fictional characters. This gift giving fictional character has been around for centuries. Let’s take a look at the past and present of Santa Claus. The Past: Santa Claus, also referred to as …[Continue]
Involve the Whole Family in Christmas Gift Basket Giving
Perhaps you may feel overwhelmed with all the planning, shopping and wrapping of gifts that needs to be done at Christmas. One thing you can do to make the holidays less stressful is to involve your family. From the oldest …[Continue]
How Christmas Stockings Started
Nothing has a more significant meaning like the hanging of beautiful stockings over the fireplace mantle. Families have been exercising this tradition for many years. Even though these days, Christmas stockings are being used to hold precious small gifts, there …[Continue]
The American Version of the History of Santa Claus
Each country has their own version of Santa Claus, and each of those has their own history and traditions that center around Santa Claus and Christmas. The American version of the Santa Claus has its own unique history. Santa Claus …[Continue]
Traditions To Start With Your Child
When we think of Christmas we often think of the many traditions that surround the holiday. If you are part of a new family or wanting to change up your Christmas celebration by adding some meaningful traditions to your Christmas, …[Continue]
Religious Christmas Traditions
For most Christians there is not a more anticipated religious holiday than Christmas. While the commercialization of Christmas can seem overwhelming for those who wish to incorporate a religious focus into their traditions, there are ways you can do that. …[Continue]
Great Family Christmas Traditions
For most people the thought of Christmas brings thoughts of family. Whether you are part of a large, extended family or a single member, there are ways to have great family Christmas traditions and make them a part of your …[Continue]
Christmas Present Traditions
There is not a more recognizable symbol of Christmas in the commercial world than a wrapped gift. Many people find the Christmas season a blur of shopping while they search for that perfect Christmas gift for everyone on their list. …[Continue]
Traditional Christmas Gift-Giving Ideas
We can hardly think of a Christmas without gifts: both in the giving and the receiving. Christmas is a unique festival full of merry making and gift-giving. The tradition of giving gifts in this season owes its origin to the …[Continue]
