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…
While the American visitor to Mexico during the holidays won’t find much to be surprised by, charming and unique Mexican Christmas decorations still dazzle your eyes. In addition to the basic Christmas tree balls and Hallmark ornaments, our friends down…
A Christmas party with a Mexican theme can be a lot of fun and whether or not your family has a Mexican heritage, it can be a memorable family tradition. Suggestions for a Mexican Christmas party… Of course a Mexican…
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting Hawaii during Yuletide, you’ve experienced the unique joy of Hawaiian Christmas traditions. Of course, when you live in a natural paradise, it’s easy to have fun — but Hawaiians make a truly…
Christmas is primarily a Christian holiday, although some people who aren’t Christians celebrate Christmas anyway simply because they enjoy the spirit of the season, the fellowship and the family traditions that arise from the celebration. Christmas traditions around the world…
Like many Americans, I’m pretty much a mutt when it comes to national heritage, but I’ve always been fascinated with French Christmas traditions. After all, my folks decided to name me “Noel”, which is French for Christmas! And somewhere in…
The Gubas performance is a century-long tradition that is still celebrated in certain parts of our nation. The Gubas performance is comprised of male parishioners of an Orthodox Christian church. They travel to the homes of members of their parish…
Christmas is an incredibly popular holiday in England and in all of Britain, in fact. In England, they celebrate Christmas somewhat differently than in the U.S., and many Christmas traditions that are an integral part of Christmas celebrations in England…
It can be a lot of fun to introduce your family to new Christmas traditions from around the world, and the Polish tradition of the Oplatki wafer is a great place to start. Once started it is impossible to stop…
