Once upon a time, a Yule log burned in the hearths of most Western homes come Christmas Eve — if only because most homes had fireplaces back then. There weren’t many options for keeping warm in the winter before the…
Ever given any thought as to why such a humble thing as the Christmas turkey has become a nearly universal tradition? And no, I’m not talking about the musical album of the same name by the Arrogant Worms, which is…
We are starting to see Christmas decorations in stores, and people are already reminiscing about the good old days when they could make it at home with their kids. As the tradition became more and more popular, people found that…
The origin of the Christmas wreaths tradition Christmas wreaths can be seen on the door of just about every home around Christmas time. There are many types of Christmas wreaths and they are certainly a nice addition to your Christmas…
This year while you’re preparing all of the Christmas cards that will be going out to friends and family you may take a moment to wonder why you do it and who started it all. After all, it’s not like…
White Christmas traditions can be loads of fun. Even if you don’t like snow, a white Christmas can be enjoyable. Really enjoys a white Christmas… Can you think of anything more fun on Christmas morning than making a snowman or…
Christmas is two thousand years old, but America is only one-tenth that. No wonder we don’t have many of our own unique Christmas traditions. Where are the uniquely American Christmas traditions? The British can take credit for everything from chestnuts…
-Have you ever heard of a Christmas cactus? -What is a Christmas cactus? -What is the origin of the Christmas cactus? -What does a Christmas cactus look like? -How do you care for a Christmas cactus? Answers to your Christmas…
Everyone knows that the standard Christmas colors are green and red, and if pressed, some of us might come up with a few others, especially white and maybe blue. Thank Elvis for that last one, but why the rest? You…
When it comes to the traditions of Christmas, it’s easy to assume that just because you celebrate things a certain way, other people do, too. That’s not necessarily true even within your own culture, much less out in the wider…
