Mummering is a colourful, unique, and somewhat mysterious custom that originates from the British Isles. It has a long history,...
One of the main traditions of Christmas is the Christmas tree. Bringing the evergreen tree (whether real or artificial) into...
These days we tell children that we give people gifts at Christmas to be generous. Spreading the idea that the gift-giving is more important and more rewarding than receiving but have you ever sat down and really thought about why we do it? Let’s explore the origins of giving gifts...
Saturnalia, the winter solstice celebration of ancient Rome, was undoubtedly the most popular holiday on the Roman calendar. It was...
For those of you wondering ‘what is the origin of Christmas?’ we have put together a few quick pointers to...
If you’re looking for a new Christmas tradition, you could make your own nativity scene. When it comes to Christmas imagery the nativity scene is a must on your Christmas bucket list. A symbol of the Christian holidays, the nativity shows the baby Jesus in a manger with Mary, Joseph,...
The Victorians were hugely influential with how we celebrate Christmas today. A lot of the Christmas traditions that we take...
Bird spotting at Christmas is a great activity for nature lovers. Birds are a big feature at Christmas; from robins...
In 1644 Christmas was banned in England. It was during a time of turmoil and change in England. Christmas as a holiday or celebration was completely banned across the country. Why was Christmas banned in England in 1644? In 1644 Oliver Cromwell was put into power and as he was...
Many Christmas traditions originate from various pagan practices that predate Christianity. This rich tapestry of influence stems from numerous ancient...
The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day in several countries around the world. Have you ever wondered why is...
We may know a lot about traditional British and American Christmas but what about German Christmas traditions? It turns out a lot of German Christmas traditions have shaped the traditions all over the world. Here’s a look into German Christmas traditions. Brief History of Christmas in Germany Like most of...