Keeping your kids occupied during the winter months when the weather does not allow for outside play can be a challenge. There are usually only so many things that you can think of to suggest for them to do. Fortunately …[Continue]
Christmas Coloring for All Ages
With Christmas around the corner and the cold weather keeping the kids inside, what can you offer to occupy your kids? How about giving Christmas coloring pages for the very young ones? They are a great way to keep your …[Continue]
When Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Came to Life
When Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer came to life. The fact is that when Rudolph came to life, there was not as much knowledge of him as there is now. It can be said that on one cold Christmas Eve …[Continue]
History of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Here is the history of Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. Rudolph is the beloved story of the ninth reindeer Saint Nicholas had to pull his sleigh on Christmas Eve. This guiding light was the way that Christmas presents got delivered …[Continue]
History of Santa Claus’ Image in America
Immigrants to the New World brought along their various beliefs when they crossed the Atlantic. The Scandinavians introduced gift-giving elves, the Germans brought not only their Belsnickle and Chistkindle but also their decorated trees, and the Irish contributed the ancient …[Continue]
History of Santa Claus Traditions
Santa Claus hasn’t always looked like the jolly old fellow we know today, and all of the things we have come to love and recognize as part of Santa Claus came from somewhere. Let’s take a look at where the …[Continue]
The History of Santa and his Reindeer
Santa is known around the world, but where did he come from, and why the reindeer? A brief history of Santa: Santa Claus is a fictional character inspired by St. Nicholas a Turkish monk who spent his life in service …[Continue]
Kid Friendly Christmas Decorations II
You probably enjoy decorating your house for Christmas time; most people do. But sometimes we are at a loss for how we can involve our children in the process. Fortunately there are lots of fun ways that we can incorporate …[Continue]
