Posts Tagged ‘carols’

20 Fun Free and Meaningful Things Every Student Can Do This Christmas Vacation

Monday, May 30th, 2011

Winter break is FINALLY in sight and you couldn’t be happier. Only problem is you have tons of free time coming up and you’re b-r-o-k-e. Well, what student isn’t? Did you know that the average college student is walking around with $2,700 in credit card debt! Instead of racking up pricey dinners and 3 a.m. [...]

The Origin of Christmas Caroling

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

The tradition of Christmas caroling has been around for a very long time. It is a tradition that many people love, young and old alike. It is a way to spread the holiday spirit without spending a lot of money. It is also a way to lift the spirits of those that can not get [...]

2008 – Christmas Events in Belgium

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Each year, authorities and associations of Belgian towns organize their Christmas activities and curiosities. If you planned to spend the holiday season in Europe, and especially in Belgium, you have made an excellent choice and will have the opportunity to participate in these great events. Belgian people are a warm people, always delighted to welcome [...]

Christmas Traditions

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

Do you know the origins of our Christmas traditions? Nowadays exchanging gifts has unfortunately been commercialized and we are being coerced into spending more than we can afford to keep up with the Jones’. Perhaps if we followed the example of the early Christians and offered gifts to the poor or invited them to join [...]

The Christmas Season of Good Cheer

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Do you have enough ‘JOLLY’ in your house? Isn’t it always the way? It’s the season to be jolly and we have more errands to run, more food to cook or provide from somewhere, and more shopping to do and gifts to wrap and Christmas Parties to go to and, and, and…..the list goes on! [...]

If You Happen to Be in London During Christmas

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

London Christmas is an exciting experience, especially if it is your first one. The city lights up and a number of festivities across central London keep you entertained. Enjoy ice rinks, dramatic shopping discounts, carols, special ballet and theatre performances, London has it all to make your celebration special. Trafalgar Square once again will invite [...]

Marvelous Christmas Songs From Old Films

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

While the holiday season once again comes around, the familiar strains of well worn Christmas carols sing out from radio and television. First came the carolers walking around the small village singing carols in exchange for a cup of hot wassail to warm them as they sang their way through the evening. Then came radios [...]

Get in the Festive Spirit With a Christmas Play

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Christmas is a time for outings and what better way to spend some festive time together than with a Christmas play, performance or concert? They provide a wonderful source of entertainment for the whole family; and if you’re lucky you won’t usually have to venture too far from home to enjoy something really special. Amateur [...]

Fun Family Activities to Make Your Christmas Season Memorable

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

As the holiday season draws near, you’re sure to be busy making your list and checking it twice. Between balancing your budget with your children’s wish lists, battling the shopping malls for the best bargains, planning family gatherings, decking the halls, preparing holiday meals, gift wrapping, and more, it’s easy to see how Christmas can [...]

Recommendations For a Christmas Full of Great Music

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

It is without much room for doubt, safe to say that no other holiday (religious or secular), or day of the year or time of which has so much in the way of music dedicated to it; as does Christmas. This in a tradition that goes back through the centuries as far as the middle [...]