For the Love of Xmas
Bells at Christmas time are a long standing and cherished tradition. From church bells that ring at midnight on Christmas Eve to the sound of sleigh bells in the snow, the sounds of bells and …
Christmas Bells: The Tradition and History of Bell RingingRead More
When you think of Christmas, what do you imagine? Is it Santa Clause? Presents under a shining tree? Full stockings and delicious food? These traditions are all part of Christmas, it is true. But, in …
The Christmas Story for Kids (Birth of Jesus Christ)Read More
In the New Testament of the Bible, Matthew related the coming of the wise men to Bethlehem. Matthew 2:1 reads "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, …
Who Were the Three Wise Men and Where Did They Come From?Read More
If you are like me, you may be laughing out loud, or completely embarrassed that you have never even heard of the infamous Christmas Pickle Tradition. That being said, maybe you have heard of it, but …
The True Story Behind the Christmas Pickle TraditionRead More
The sight of Christmas trees in December is commonplace today. Lights adorn conifers both indoors and out. Decorations that range from simple homemade treasures to elaborate, expensive ornaments from …
People who talk about yule logs today are generally speaking about a cake decorated to resemble a log that is popular around Christmas. The word yule is a derivative of a Germanic pagan ritual called …
