The festive season of love and joy is spread during the month of December, but why do we celebrate it the way we do? The biggest mystery lies behind the tree, originating in Germany during the 16th century; they were the first to start the tradition of putting up trees to celebrate the holiday. According to History.com, it is also rumored that Martin Luther, a … Continue reading The Origins of Christmas Traditions
A look at the most widely celebrated winter holidays As winter arrives, it is easy for people to begin falling into Christmas traditions, myself included. But oftentimes we forget that there are so many different holidays to be celebrated. Regardless of how you say it- “celebrate”, “celebrar”, “célébrer”, there is so much to celebrate this holiday season. For some, December may be the month for … Continue reading Winter Holidays from Around the World!
Throughout my entire life during Christmas time, there have always been a few givens: Mom bakes Christmas cookies for the entire family, Grandpa sets up the Christmas train, and Grandma is in charge of decorating the Christmas tree. Ever since I was little, my Grandma would bring me along with her to decorate her tree. She would show me how to fluff the branches on … Continue reading My Grandma, the Professional Christmas Tree Decorator
When Christmas lights should really be put up During the holiday season, most homeowners enjoy decorating their homes with Christmas lights, whether it’s lights across a house or an inflatable Santa on the roof. Even simple lights on your railings out front can do the job. Regardless of the type of person you are, most of us enjoy decorating our homes during the holidays. The … Continue reading Christmas Lights
Different Cultural Christmas Traditions Christmas in the United States is warm and bright! Many houses are decorated with beautiful lights and tall green trees. Santa Claus and Elf On The Shelf are two really big premises for American culture. Elves are Santa’s helpers, but all these are just beliefs for young kids. Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, unlike other countries that celebrate it on … Continue reading Christmas Around The World
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