History of Christmas Cards
By Anne Walker in Christmas History
The first Christmas card was printed in 1843 in England. The card was printed on stiff cardboard measuring 3 ¼ x 5 1⁄8 inches. The card depicted a family having a party with the greeting “Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to You” written below using sepia. Sepia was a dark brown ink made [...]
sssStory of Evergreen Trees
By Anne Walker in Christmas Story
Evergreen trees are very popular during Christmas. Many people, especially on western countries, use evergreens as their Christmas tree. Decorated with different Christmas ornaments, this tree is also called as Yule Tree and is associated with Christmas traditions. Decorating and designing an Evergreen to make it home’s Christmas décor is one of the popular activities [...]
sssChristmas Superstitions
By Anne Walker in Christmas Traditions
Christmas is one of the most holy and joyful background celebrations for the Christian community. It is an annual celebration for the birth of Christ, who is all well-known as the great savior of all people. Most of the Christmas tradition and practice has gradually existed which includes the following: – Traditional home decorations [...]
sssFacts about Christmas Cards
By Ashanti in Christmas Cards
As the saying goes, ‘charity begins a home.’ Way back in 1843, Sir Henry Cole was concerned about the deplorable lives that the poor people I his community led. He wanted to draw the attention of empathetic individuals to this fact and at the same time stimulate them to touch the lives of poor people. [...]
sssHistory of Christmas Mistletoe
By Ashanti in Christmas History
The mistletoe has been in the lives of people, in the West, for many years. The earliest record of mistletoe is 200 years before Jesus. The druids of old used the magical powers of the mistletoe when celebrating the different aspects of the winter season. The mistletoe has been associated with peace, love, healing and [...]
sssChristmas Eve Traditions
By Ashanti in Christmas Traditions
Christians around the world are gearing up for the Christmas festive season. Fruit cakes are being baked, children (old and young) are considering what to put on their lists for Santa, travel plans are being plotted on the drawing-board; oh so many plans are afoot! Create a holiday environment Christmas music, both religious and [...]
sssHistory of Christmas Stockings
By Ashanti in Christmas History
Christmas time in the West is filled with many traditions that make this festive season full of sentiment. Many people treasure Christmas Eve, when they hang up their stocking for Santa to fill. The contents depend on how the person has behaved during the year. A Christmas stocking is an empty bag made in the [...]
sssThe Nativity Story (Movie Film)
By Anne Walker in Christmas Story
The Nativity Story is a film that dramatizes the birth of Jesus. It was released in 2006. The film opens with the killing of many infants whose “crime” is having being born in and around Bethlehem during the reign of King Herod. Mary and Joseph Mary is a young fiance’ to Judean called Joseph. As [...]
sssThe Nutcracker Story
By Anne Walker in Christmas Story
The Story of Nutcracker known as “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” is a Christmas story written by E. T. A. Hoffmann in 1816. The nutcracker story revolves around Marie Stahlbaum and her favorite doll toy – Nutcracker. Christmas Story for Kids: “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” Marie and Fritz, her brother, are sitting [...]
sssPudding is a dessert that is simply delicious and distinctive because of its sweet aroma. It is a well-loved dessert by many English and part of their Christmas tradition, as pudding is serve every December 25, a custom practice by many household even today. The history of pudding making and its association with the Christmas [...]
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