DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

[...] that is often celebrated with imaginative, fanciful traditions from folklore and legend. Santa Claus is a legendary personality, similar to St. Nicholas, Father Christmas, Sinterklass, and [...]

[...] The history of Santa Claus: 7 interesting facts From why he wears a red suit to when he got hitched to Mrs. Claus, a look [...]

[...]  Most people can agree on what Santa Claus looks like---jolly, with a red suit and a white beard.  But he didn't always look that way, and [...]

[...] Reginald. Oops, that was also rejected, too. Finally, May's daughter suggested Rudolf. "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", Haven Gillespie and J. Fred Coots, 1932. After countless versions by [...]

[...] traditions. One Scottish tradition is to keep their Christmas fires going all night long on Christmas Eve. If you didn't keep your fire burning continually, unwanted spirits would supposedly come down [...]

[...] its Christmas festivities. In years past, the head of the family would go into the forest on Christmas Eve morning to cut down the badnjak. Before bringing it home he would take the log to the church [...]

[...] back in the 14th century. PLUM PORRIDGE Originally people used to eat a sort of porridge on Christmas Eve. It was a dish to line the stomach after a day's fasting, which people used to observe for [...]

[...] which have slots for each day in December, each of them containing a chocolate treat. On Christmas Eve, all the extended members of Roman Catholic families in Ireland come together and attend the [...]

[...] a British Christmas Dinner is almost always Christmas Pudding. Mince pies, a Christmas Cake or a Yule Log may also be eaten. 1.United States of America Many Christmas customs in the United States have [...]

[...] Yule logs is a tradition dating back long before the birth of Jesus. In pre-Christian times, the Yule log was burned in the home hearth on the winter solstice in honor of the pagan sun god Odin, known [...]

[...] supposedly come down the fireplace and into your home, bringing bad luck. The tradition of the Yule log is also practiced in Scotland at Christmas time. During the summer a log is cut and dried. [...]

[...] records show that St Augustine came to Britain with his missionary monks from Rome, and on Christmas Day 598 it is said that he baptised more than 10,000 English people in the Christian faith. * [...]

[...] log which is fed by the local families after which it is covered with a warm blanket. On Christmas day, these families come together and sing songs while they beat up the poor tree. The tree then [...]

[...] Christmas, silly. December 25: A'phabet Day (No 'L' Day) - Not only is December 25 Christmas Day, but it's A'phabet Day. No 'L's allowed. Remove them from your vocabu'ary, p'ease. [...]

[...] well as 32 handmade ornaments (whew!), in five styles (one of each is pictured below). I know, Christmas day has come to a close, but I wanted to provide templates and brief/informal tutorials just in [...]

[...] Epiphany, as the gift-giving holiday.  Although Epiphany is a major feast day in the Christmas season, it receives almost no recognition in many western countries.  The average American has [...]

[...] Christmas on December 25th, but in northern and eastern regions of France, the Christmas season is officially begun on the 6th day of December. La fete de Saint NIcolas, la fete [...]

[...] -breaking 375 prints of the film so that as many people as possible could see it during the Christmas season. This was the only film in which Gene Lockhart appeared with his wife Kathleen Lockhart and [...]

[...] . So here are some phobias that people may have during Christmas time. Many people dread the Christmas season for many reasons. Although the season is stressful, most people don't have actual phobias [...]

[...] great pictures related to the Christmas theme or even some chocolate caramel. In Finland the Christmas tree is set up on Christmas Eve. Fir trees are felled, tied onto sleds, and taken home to be [...]

[...] still holds significant symbolism and importance in heralding the arrival of Christ, but the Christmas tree is also an icon. Carols are sung by Sternsingers dressed as the Three Kings in 4 languages. [...]

[...] and a Happy New Year"! After the decorations are made, the parents secretly decorate the Christmas tree. The children are not allowed to see the tree until Christmas Eve dinner, which consists of [...]

[...] watching the city municipal workers assemble the rows of wooden stalls and the three-story Christmas tree in Wrocław’s town center since the middle of November. The outdoor Christmas market seemed [...]

[...] milk 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch Directions: Combine sugar, pumpkin, milk and [...]

[...] puree 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped pinch salt Directions Heat the milk, pumpkin puree, [...]

[...] . That's the Best Frosting I've Ever Had Ingredients 5 Tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 cup granulated white sugar (not powdered sugar) Directions In a [...]