These days we tell children that we give people gifts at Christmas to be generous. Spreading the idea that the...
The Upside Down Christmas Tree is an intriguing variation of the conventional upright Christmas tree that has piqued interest and...
There are many symbols associated with the Christmas festival. Some are rooted in the Christian faith, others have been incorporated from pagan beliefs that predate Christianity. As we know, there has been some kind of celebration around the winter solstice here in the UK for thousands of year. If you...
Mistletoe is one of those plants we associate with Christmas and the festive season along with holly and fir trees....
For those of you wondering ‘what is the origin of Christmas?’ we have put together a few quick pointers to...
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...
An epic list of things to do this Christmas, this is the ultimate festive bucket list. The festive season is...
There are many different faiths and some of those different faiths celebrate Christmas. With 4200 different religions in the world,...
What to leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve is one of the most fun dilemmas to think about out this festive season. In fact, that is what we love about Christmas, every family, country, and culture has its own Santa Claus traditions. We find that even from region...
Christmas is a time of tradition and customs that are rooted in both religion and culture. Rooted in ancient practices...
The festival Christmas is celebrated all over the world by Christians and non-Christians alike. It is both a religious...
One of our favourite things about Christmas is that every family has their own traditions or little rituals. We all celebrate in different ways, and that’s part of the fun of it. And the great thing about traditions is that you can start them at any time. How do you...
A Christingle service is becoming a popular Christian church service held over the Christmas period where a candle in an...
If you’re looking for a new Christmas tradition, you could make your own nativity scene. When it comes to Christmas...
One of the main traditions of Christmas is the Christmas tree. Bringing the evergreen tree (whether real or artificial) into our home during the holidays is a long tradition. We love to decorate the trees with lights and decorations. And it is often the place where Santa leaves his gifts....
It is our Christmas tradition to read this poem on Christmas Eve before we put out the mince pies and...
Christmas Eve is a wonderful time to embrace the festive vibes and to start celebrating Christmas properly. In some countries,...
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...
In Iceland, you don’t just get a visit from Santa Claus on Christmas. You also get a visit from a...
We may know a lot about traditional British and American Christmas but what about German Christmas traditions? It turns out...
How well do you know your Christmas traditions? It is time to test yourself on our Christmas traditions quiz. For this trivia quiz, there are 20 true or false statements. You simply need to decide if the statement made is a true or false Christmas tradition. As always, our quizzes...