ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS

PLANNING FOR 2018 CHRISTMAS

2013-04-30T04:30:00.000-07:00

Once again like it has always been 2018 Christmas is round the corner. This is great, we will witness yet another Christmas season when everyone is in jolly and jovial mood and there is nothing more important for any Christmas like maintaining that nature. During Christmas there are many activities that go hand in hand and each activity has its meaning. For the 2018 Christmas we look forward to creating an experience that will last our readers a lifetime of nostalgia and memories. Join me in this journey of making the most memorable 2018 Christmas ever for you, your family friends and foes. I have decided that I have made many mistakes in the previous Christmas planning and vowed last Christmas that I will start early for Christmas planning. This so because, planning early has never been a mistake but alas planning late has its cost. This is an old blog, but I have never put my foot on the ground before to make it work. I have planned this blog this time round to cater for everybody with information that will not only make easier for you to plan for Christmas, but with a lot information on all the activities that take place during Christmas to make your 2018 Christmas memorable. We will keep you updated with major activities that 2018 Christmas may entail, besides we have created links to sites that we know will offer you great Christmas deals when that time comes. Stay tuned

THE HISTORY AND THE ORIGIN OF CHRISTMAS TREE

2011-10-20T07:56:00.000-07:00

With the 2013 Christmas next big event this year, we may as well start planning for a great and memorable 2013 Christmas. Many of us will be decorating our homes with Christmas trees and other Christmas decoration and nothing will make us happy like sharing our experience in Christmas decorations and this is a long standing Christmas tradition that is kept every year. On this post I would like to share with you the history of the much appreciated and used Christmas tree and I will start with a question. Have you ever stopped for a while to ask yourself about the origin of the much appreciated Christmas tree that have a special place in our hearts as part of any Christmas festival?
I will be grand to tell some of the history I have gathered about Christmas tree.
The first Christmas tree was made and put up in German; Geismar, by a St. Boniface, who lived between 672 and 754 after Christ. St. Boniface cut, Thor; a sacred tree and planted a Fir tree and this became the first Christmas tree

Saint Boniface was born in 680, in the Crediton in Wessex now Devon in Britain and later went to become the Apostle of the Germans, becoming the first archbishop of Mainz before he was killed on June 5th 755. He is the Patron Saint of Germany. It can also be said he is the person who gave us our much cherished Christmas tree.

Saint Boniface used the triangular shape of the Fir tree to teach about Holy Trinity, the relationship between God; the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit, making the Fir tree be perceived by the people as a tree of God replacing Oak, which had sacred position in people for generations

Martin Luther also decorated a Christmas tree with Candles in the 16th Century as an illustration to his children on how the stars twinkled.

German developed Christmas markets as far back as in the 16th century selling Christmas gifts. The gifts sold back then included knife sharpeners to sharpen the knives of cutting the Christmas geese, breads made of ginger, paper flowers, and wax ornaments were sold for hanging on Christmas trees.

The flowers used back then were only of two colors, white signifying Innocence and red signifying Knowledge. The meaning of the Christmas tree back then was connected with Garden Eden, signifying abundance. One of the Christmas tree decorations; tinsel was first made in Nuremberg, Germany, early in the 16th century. Made out of silver to mimic effect of ice, it was part of a Christmas garland; a decorative cord or wreath made out of flowers. There are stories that before the people settled to use of silver for the tinsel, various metals were tried including a mixture and lead or tin but turned out to be heavy, silver was later replaced by plastic that we see today in most of our Christmas decorations.

When you erect a Christmas tree during 2013 Christmas remember it has been there for hundreds of years.

Mistletoe and Christmas traditions

2011-10-20T07:30:00.000-07:00

Mistletoe is a plant that is associated with Christmas. Age old customs dictate that Mistletoe must not touch the ground during its placement in the house and its removal. It is kept throughout the year from one Christmas to the next to keep the house safe from fire and lighting and always replaced in the eve of a new Christmas.

But what exactly is the origin of the name mistletoe? The name mistletoe may have originated from a German language, mist for dung and tang for branch. An old English word, mistiltan, may be the origin of the name mistletoe. Besides, the Greeks, in their mythology mentioned mistletoe.

In Scandinavian myths, it is said that an arrow made of mistletoe was used Baldr; a god in Norse mythology, to kill his brother; a blind god named Hodur due to scheming of by Loki another Norse god. Across Europe, the pagans associated Mistletoe with romance, fertility and vitality, something that found its way into our modern Christmas.

The customs also dictate that during Christmas period, if you meet a person of opposite sex under Mistletoe, you must kiss, but plunk its seeds and stop kissing when the seeds are over
This kissing under the Mistletoe may have its origin from Scandinavians, who associated Mistletoe with their goddess of love; Frigga. They believed that two people who kissed under Mistletoe remained happy and had good luck throughout the year, remember this when you meet someone you love under a Mistletoe during the 2011 Christmas.

During the winter celebrations in their ritual of oak and mistletoe, Druid priests; Druids were member class of priest that inhabited France, Ireland and England and the Island of Britain long before Christ, used Mistletoe in their rituals as the Romans would find out when they occupied Britain and other parts of Europe. The Europeans perceived Mistletoe to be powerful due to lack of roots and it ability to withstand winter by remaining green. Thus these pagan beliefs were incorporated in our modern Christmas traditions and customs.

Besides the Druids, the Celtics who believed that the Mistletoe had power that could heal diseases and even used it as medicine for poison and infertility, the Celtics, believed that Mistletoe could put of evil spirits. No wonder in today’s Christmas traditions we keep the Mistletoe for a full year, from one Christmas to the next. Besides all the Christmas associations with Mistletoe, it has been used a symbol of peace, during the Roman Empire, enemies laid down their weapons if they met under Mistletoe and embraced.

Mistletoe is used for Christmas decorations, it can also be part of your 2011 Christmas tree.

However all has not been smooth for Mistletoe as it was said to be the tree that made the cross that Jesus crucified on.

I hope you find someone to kiss under Mistletoe during the 2011 Christmas.

Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation)

2009-10-07T06:20:00.000-07:00

The New Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation), will be launched on October 19, 2009. But you do not have to wait that long, pre-order now for US$ 279 for this great reading device that is now available for customers outside US. It lightweight, weighing only 10.2 ounces, lighter than many paperbacks and comes with a thickness of about 1/3 inches, the size of many magazines plus a high resolution screen of 6 inches. The Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation) wirelessly load books in under a minute and no computer or cables required. This New Kindle is on a 3G Wireless that lets you download books right from your Kindle with no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. It has an international coverage to over 100 countries. Buy the New Kindle now at only US$ 279. Kindle made us read without actually carrying books and newspaper like before. The other great thing about this whole deal is that you can pre order New Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation) right now for a price of only US$ 279. Do not wait until October 19 to order New Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation) now and wait for jut this amazing new generation Kindle find you at home. Kindle is a reading device for reading e-books and other digital media. Developed by Lab126 a subsidiary of Amazon and released in the US on November 19, 2007. Kindle is one of the best reading device you can buy as gift for you or your loved ones this Christmas. Kindle can be supported by the following platforms “Kindle”, “Kindle 2”, “Kindle DX” as well as an iPhone application known as “Kindle for iPhone”. With Kindle you download contents from Amazon Whispernet using a network called Sprint EVDO. I like New Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation) first because you use without the use of a computer and cables. You access Kindle contents through Whispernet network without paying any fee and you can as well access free internet. Since the first generation Kindle was launched on November 19, 2007, there has been development with a launch of Kindle 2 on February 9, 2009, becoming available on February 23, 2009 at a cost of US$359. This was a next generation Kindle with 2 GB internal memory which was estimated to hold 1500 non-illustrated books. By July 8, 2009, Amazon dropped the Kindle 2 price to US$ 299. Improvement with New Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, U.S. & International Wireless, Latest Generation) includes 16-level grayscale display, improved battery life, faster page-refreshing, a text-to-speech option to read the text aloud and reduced thickness of just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines. READ MORE HERE

Toshiba 19LV505 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player, Black

2009-10-06T06:51:00.000-07:00

This is a great LCD HDTV for your kitchen or bedroom at a good price. The Toshiba 19LV505 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player, Black is one the best buy for and LCD HDTV. Amazon they are selling the Toshiba 19LV505 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player, Black at a price of $525.99. Besides the price what else do you get when you buy Toshiba 19LV505 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player, Black? First and foremost the picture quality of this hdtv is great, whether you are on analog or not. The Toshiba 19LV505 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player, Black pictures comes out very well making it ideal for kitchens and bedrooms or even study rooms. It's tuner picks up all analog, digital as well as the HD digital directly from its Comcast, you will not even need a cable box. The sound may be disappointing for those who like high volumes or if you put it on and have other home appliances working. But for US$ 525.99, I think Toshiba 19LV505 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player, Black is a great a set and besides it's only a 19 inch hdtv. Toshibas are known for their great quality, price and features and you will not be disappointed by the Toshiba 19LV505 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player, Black too. It comes combined with DVD, hence saves little space and also power because you only connect at one socket. It easy to use and it's only 19 inch, good for the kitchen or bedroom but not for the living or the tv room. It something you will enjoy especially during the coming Christmas holiday when you are making something in the kitchen alone or with your loved ones. I like its DVD too, it's easy to operate and also easy to set up. READ MORE HERE

Cartier Midsize Tank Francaise Stainless Steel Watch #W51011Q3

2009-10-04T04:05:00.000-07:00

If there is one thing I recommend this Christmas for a gift to a special person, then it would be a Cartier Midsize Tank Francaise Stainless Steel Watch #W51011Q3 . This Cartier Midsize Tank Francaise Stainless Steel Watch #W51011Q3 Amazon are selling Cartier Midsize Tank Francaise Stainless Steel Watch #W51011Q3 at a discount of 25%, that is at a price of US$ 3,262.50, you save US$ 1,087.50, Imagine what you can with that extra cash during this festival period. This world class watch is in class of its own and it's worth every coin. The watch is authentic and you can take it to your local jeweler for verification. At 25% discount you could be getting the Cartier Midsize Tank Francaise Stainless Steel Watch #W51011Q3 at an even cheaper price than from Cartier. The brand Cartier is respected and Amazon is one online store you know you will get an authentic Cartier watch at a discount. Cartier Midsize Tank Francaise Stainless Steel Watch #W51011Q3 makes a good gift for someone special, either for Christmas or a birthday. I bought one and the special person I gave the gift has enjoyed complimentary after complementary since then. READ MORE HERE

Masterbuilt 20070106 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker, Black

2009-09-29T05:51:00.000-07:00

Masterbuilt 20070106 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker is an electric smoker that will make your results delicious. First things first, the Masterbuilt 20070106 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker is a 2-1/2-cubic-foot electric smoker with powder-coated steel exterior. It has 4 smoking racks with a push-button digital control panel, 24-hour timer and an auto shut-off. It comes with an in-built thermostat-controlled electric temperature that is insulated for energy-efficient cooking. It measures approximately 19-1/2 by 18-2/7 by 34 inches, saving space in your patio or garden, and it is black in color. Found at Amazon this great Masterbuilt 20070106 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker, goes for US$ 290 helping you save US$ 87. With The Christmas coming, this is one of the things you need in order to enjoy this festival season with your loved ones. It also makes a great gift. The following are the reasons why I prefer the Masterbuilt 20070106 30-Inch Electric Smokehouse Smoker READ MORE BY CLICKING HERE

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

2009-09-27T19:59:00.000-07:00

The Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens or my Canon Rebel what I call this unique camera, it has very distinct features compared to any other camera of its range and capabilities. I would say that it is great. Before I can give you the benefits of this great camera I would probably tell you where to buy it. You can find the Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens at Amazon and it will only cost you US$ 621.89, a discounted price from its initial price of US$ 749.99. I know you are asking yourself what is in this camera. The Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is very easy to use. I believe that if you read the reviews you will find most if other customers will say the same. It is light in the hands. It is easy to use and even easy to hold. Because of its timer you can take several pictures without waiting for it to reset, You do not have wait for reset after every shot, it like a machine gun, no more riffle like cameras if you get this Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens. The other thing with this Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens is that the quality of the images are just superb, this is because of the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, the image are great, with an lcd of 230 pixel and it is even easier to notice the quality of your shots. The 230 pixel lcd display is an excellent view. It has a sensor with 5 ISO values for you to choose from. These ISO values are 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1600. For the best quality pictures I always choose a lower ISO value, a higher ISO value increase the sensor’s sensitivity to light which in return affects the shutter speed. With Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens I always choose a lower ISO, 100 value to be precise for quality pictures. I don’t know where I got this notion but somehow in my photography life somebody told me for quality, less blurred pictures, I should choose a lower ISO and my Canon Rebel with its five ISO values comes in handy. READ MORE ON THE CANON REBEL HERE

ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT IS THE : Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV AND HERE ARE MY REASONS WHY

2009-09-26T06:50:00.000-07:00

I know the question that you would ask is why should I buy this 40 inch Samsung lcd tv this Christmas. Here are the reasons why this lcd hdtv makes a better deal than the rest.

First and foremost it is a better model than 2008 LN40A550. By the look of both of them you could think they are identical but they are not. Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV is a newer model and is lightweight. Lightweight is one key benefit of any lcd hdtv. It has a better sound quality due to its perfect speakers.

I read some reviews of people complaining about the Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV not being able to recognize USB Flash Drive, however one review mentioned about this hdtv being able to recognize a Kingston Data Traveler 4GB.

The price for this 40 inch Samsung lcd hdtv at Amazon is a bargain for any shopper. At Amazon it is going for US$ 849, a discount of 15% from a price of US$ 999.99. Imagine saving extra US$ 150.99, this money can buy something else and with the recession any discount is a welcome. READ MORE HERE

HOW TO BUY THE BEST GIFT FOR EVERYBODY THIS CHRISTMAS

2009-09-24T07:49:00.000-07:00

I sat down the other day and I wondered how you select the best gift for everybody this Christmas. I did some research to understand how people decide what to buy for their loved ones. There are many ways of doing this, but what if you bought your friend, colleague or even your spouse something they don’t need. Sometimes back a friend of mine was getting married and I needed to buy a gift for him. I went, out did some window shopping and later bought a microwave. With the gift wrapped, I headed for the wedding and gave out my gift. After their honeymoon, I went to visit then, and they took me around their beautiful new house and when I got to the kitchen, the microwave I had bought was not there, there was a far more expensive microwave model which made me feel like I had bought a toy for a gift. What I learned then has made me develop this method of actually asking my friends and relative what they would like for their Christmas gifts. This way, I manage to buy them the one thing that will make their Christmas memorable. This Christmas, why don’t you ask everybody you plan to buy a gift what they would want? Call it a wish list. It is not a new thing; we used to do it when we were young when we told Father Christmas what we wished to have during Christmas. With the wish list visit Amazon and buy something for everybody.

Its Never Too Early To shop For Christmas

2009-09-23T01:44:00.000-07:00

I have decided to share with you tips and ideas on Christmas Shopping. Many times we delay in getting gifts for our loved ones and we rush the last minute. Imagine if Christmas is tomorrow and your online store server goes dead and you do not have even a single gift and the boxing day is approaching fast. Prepare early, I will provide all the necessary tips and ideas to make this Christmas memorable. This being the first post, I will leave you now and ask you to keep on visiting this site for more. Remember, it is never too early to shop for Christmas. Our next posts will be on ideal gifts for each of our loved ones, starting from our mother-in-laws to our bosses.