14 Dec 11 Christmas Decorations

The various types of decoration used at Christmas are what gives a pretty and sparkling look, and what puts some splendour into the season. The Christmas tree with its myriad decorations is a standard and central decorative element of Christmas. But the presence of the Christmas tree is also enhanced by decorations such as wreaths, garlands, lights and figurines. Wreaths have a round or circular shape and are often used as the decorative piece on the front of a door. Variations of wreaths ...

13 Dec 11 Top 10 Classic Christmas Songs

If you do not have these top 10 Christmas songs in your holiday music collection, you are missing out on the true classics.  Find out what these top 10 Christmas songs are and how to get them immediately. This year, new artists will be putting out their versions of classic Christmas songs and I will listen to all of them.  It is always interesting to hear a new take on old classics.  However, many of the Top Selling Christmas Songs for 2009 will be the ones that you have come to know and ...

12 Dec 11 The Many Faces of Santa

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11 Dec 11 The Christmas Stocking

History of the Christmas Stocking: The tradition of the Christmas stocking seems to have originated in around the third century and involves the Bishop of Myra who became known as Saint Nicholas. The legend goes that there was a righteous and honorable man whose wife had died, leaving him to care for their three daughters. The tradition in that country at the time was that a daughter had to have a dowry to be able to get married, as this man was poor he felt bad thinking his daughters would ...

10 Dec 11 Santa Claus

I remember my first Christmas party with Grandma. I was just a kid. I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit her on the day my big sister dropped the bomb: "There is no Santa Claus," she jeered. "Even dummies know that!" My grandma was not the gushy kind, never had been. I fled to her that day because I knew she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told the truth, and I knew that the truth always went down a whole lot easier when swallowed with one of her world-famous ...

08 Dec 11 Christmas Tree Traditions

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07 Dec 11 Ho, Ho, Ho! Is A Non-Traditional Santa Costume On Your

Memories of Santa Claus and his magical influence has many Christmas enthusiasts searching for that perfect Santa Costume to keep tradition alive each festive season! However, something odd has happened over time, and we are quickly noticing that Mr. Santa is setting some new trends with his Santa suits, and has been spotted around town in many fashion styles and colors that are not so traditional anymore. Santa Claus costumes have come a long way, and with many of the online costume suppliers ...

06 Dec 11 Christmas Tree Selection Guide

Before you select the perfect Christmas tree, consider a little planning to make room for your special guest. Choose the best area in your room for the tree, which would include a spot that is close to an electrical outlet. When you plug in your lights, you won't want a cord running along your floor, which could cause someone to trip and fall. There are so many things to think about when choosing a tree to celebrate your holidays. Do I want real or artificial? Should I buy pre-lit or plain? A ...

05 Dec 11 Letters to Santa Claus...where do they actually go?

In anticipation of the most magical time of year, a child poetically articulates on paper exactly what she wants for Christmas, pleading her case as to why she overwhelmingly deserves everything for which she is asking. Then, with the greatest of care, she places her magical letter into an envelope, writes "To Santa Claus" on the face, attaches the postage stamp Mom gave her to use, and carries it to the mailbox. Then, of course, the mail carrier grabs the letter and off it goes. Well, to ...

04 Dec 11 Christmas - Elves their Secret History & True Purpose Revealed!

Elves were originally seen to be the creation of Germanic paganism who thought them to be light creatures who lived in the heavens. Elves have been depicted as male or female, tiny or dwarf-like, youthful and immortal with magical powers. Later they were often referred to as living underground, in forests, springs and wells. Elves generally were magical beings who could control what people see as well as experience. Elves and fairies are also highly associated with the mushroom "Amanita ...