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How To Help People At Christmas Time

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:09:16 +0000

The holiday season is not far off. Preparations should soon begin, all the hustle and bustle building into a big frenzy for just one day, Christmas. For most folks, Christmas should overall turn out great. This will be the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. There will be parties and events, shopping, family gathering, [...]

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Why Paper Christmas Cards Are Better Than E-Cards

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:09:47 +0000

These days, due to the availability of internet and e-cards, people find it easier to send an e-card to friends and family versus mailing out a handwritten paper Christmas card. Needless to say, the fact that you took the time to write in a few words always means more. I’m not saying get a blank [...]

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The Tradition of Santa Claus

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:29:51 +0000

The tradition of Santa Claus goes back centuries and is one of the reasons why we give gifts today. That’s because the tradition of Santa Claus is a story that deserves a little longer article all by itself, so please bear with me. Santa Claus, as we know and love him today didn’t start out [...]

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The Poinsettia Tradition

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:41:59 +0000

You would think, after reading that most of our American holiday traditions stemmed from Europe, that it would only stand to reason that the tradition of placing Poinsettia flowers around our homes would also come from that region. Well, if you thought that, you would be 100%. . . . .Wrong! Actually, the Poinsettia tradition [...]

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Christmas Caroling Tradition

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:26:03 +0000

The actual invention of Christmas caroling is not clear. Some claim that carols, derived from the French word carole, meaning “kind of dance”, began as far back as the 4th or 5th century A.D. Others report that carols, as we know them today, originated between the 12th and 13th centuries with St. Francis of Assisi, [...]

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The Candy Cane Tradition

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:05:07 +0000

Are you wondering how the candy cane tradition started? Would you believe that the Candy Cane as we are familiar with it today was actually invented as a tool to keep children quiet?! It’s true. Back in the 1670′s, a choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany took a well known candy, a “sugar stick” [...]

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The Yule Log Tradition

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:30:50 +0000

The Yule Log, as we have come to know it, is a rather large piece of wood, cylindrical in shape that is placed inside the fireplace and burned on Christmas Eve. Or, you may know it simply as a little cake that resembles a wooden log! Either way, they both originated from the same place. [...]

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Why Did The Tradition of Gift Giving Start?

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:15:30 +0000

Logically, for most Christians, the act of gift giving would be symbolic of the first Christmas Eve and the Three Wise Men bestowing gifts upon the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus to celebrate his birth. And indeed, this is where the tradition of gift-giving began. Of course, throughout the ages, and throughout countless civilizations such [...]

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Where Did The Tradition Of Putting Up Christmas Trees Begin?

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:04:16 +0000

Besides a beautiful blanket of freshly fallen, glistening snow, Christmas Trees really make the holiday special. Each one has its own personality. Much like snowflakes. But, did the tradition of putting up Christmas trees begin in America? Certainly not! This tale actually began in Germany. In about the 8th century, there was a missionary that [...]

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Ways To Save Some Money At Christmas

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:33:46 +0000

Christmas is a time of the year that brings joy to so many people. The beautiful tree decorated with antique ornaments, family gatherings with colourful presents and delicious meals represent Christmas to many. Unfortunately, along comes January and the big credit card bills begin to fill your mailbox. But this doesn’t have to be the [...]

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