A Christingle service is becoming a popular Christian church service held over the Christmas period where a candle in an...
In Iceland, you don’t just get a visit from Santa Claus on Christmas. You also get a visit from a...
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...
The day after Christmas is called Boxing Day in several countries around the world. Have you ever wondered why is...
Christmas is a time of tradition and customs that are rooted in both religion and culture. Rooted in ancient practices...
It is our Christmas tradition to read this poem on Christmas Eve before we put out the mince pies and brandy for Santa Claus. “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” is a Christmas poem that was at first published anonymously then claimed as written by Clement Clarke Moore. There has been...
An epic list of things to do this Christmas, this is the ultimate festive bucket list. The festive season is...
One of our favourite things about Christmas is that every family has their own traditions or little rituals. We all...
The Upside Down Christmas Tree is an intriguing variation of the conventional upright Christmas tree that has piqued interest and curiosity over recent years. This unusual practice of hanging a Christmas tree upside-down dates back centuries and has strong roots in history and tradition, as well as practical and symbolic...
There are many symbols associated with the Christmas festival. Some are rooted in the Christian faith, others have been incorporated...
What to leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve is one of the most fun dilemmas to think about...
There are many different faiths and some of those different faiths celebrate Christmas. With 4200 different religions in the world, there are some that celebrate Christmas, and others who have their own wintertime celebrations. Let’s take a look at some of the ways different faiths celebrate Christmas. Who celebrates Christmas?...
Mistletoe is one of those plants we associate with Christmas and the festive season along with holly and fir trees....
One of the main traditions of Christmas is the Christmas tree. Bringing the evergreen tree (whether real or artificial) into...
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...
In 1644 Christmas was banned in England. It was during a time of turmoil and change in England. Christmas as...
How well do you know your Christmas traditions? It is time to test yourself on our Christmas traditions quiz. For...
The festival Christmas is celebrated all over the world by Christians and non-Christians alike. It is both a religious and cultural festival. It is full of tradition and various practices across the world. Here’s just a quick way to define what is Christmas, and a little bit about the...
If you’re looking for a new Christmas tradition, you could make your own nativity scene. When it comes to Christmas...
For those of you wondering ‘what is the origin of Christmas?’ we have put together a few quick pointers to...
Christmas Eve is a wonderful time to embrace the festive vibes and to start celebrating Christmas properly. In some countries, gifts are opened on Christmas Eve. But here in the UK, we like to have other traditions and activities to do the day before Santa comes. There are many activities...