If you’re looking for a new Christmas tradition, you could make your own nativity scene. When it comes to Christmas...
In 1644 Christmas was banned in England. It was during a time of turmoil and change in England. Christmas as...
The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day in several countries around the world. Have you ever wondered why is it called Boxing Day? You may have thought it was called Boxing Day because it’s the day you throw away the boxes your Christmas presents came in. As simple as...
Saturnalia, the winter solstice celebration of ancient Rome, was undoubtedly the most popular holiday on the Roman calendar. It was...
One of the main traditions of Christmas is the Christmas tree. Bringing the evergreen tree (whether real or artificial) into...
Mummering is a colourful, unique, and somewhat mysterious custom that originates from the British Isles. It has a long history, but is now most often associated with the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The tradition involves dressing up in disguises, visiting homes in the community, and providing entertainment in...
Bird spotting at Christmas is a great activity for nature lovers. Birds are a big feature at Christmas; from robins...
For those of you wondering ‘what is the origin of Christmas?’ we have put together a few quick pointers to...
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...
The Victorians were hugely influential with how we celebrate Christmas today. A lot of the Christmas traditions that we take...
These days we tell children that we give people gifts at Christmas to be generous. Spreading the idea that the...
Many Christmas traditions originate from various pagan practices that predate Christianity. This rich tapestry of influence stems from numerous ancient cultures including Roman, Norse, and Celtic traditions. As Christmas was adopted across different cultures and epochs, these pagan customs were gradually assimilated and Christianised. In this article, we explore some...