Posts Tagged ‘christmas tree’

Victorian Christmas Traditions – How the Victorians Celebrated Christmas

Friday, June 10th, 2011

Many of the Christmas traditions and practices we enjoy the most can be traced back to the Victorian era, which covers the duration of Queen Victoria’s ruling over the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901. During that period, the country experienced something of an emergence from its formerly Puritanical bans on extravagant celebrations. Naturally, people [...]

Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree – Top Holiday Tips

Friday, May 20th, 2011

For many families, choosing the perfect Christmas tree is the start of the holiday season. Don’t drop the ball (excuse the pun), on this all-important tradition. Follow these simple tips by America’s Christmas Tree Growers in order to find the perfect tree for your family this year: Choose a tree lot that will either let [...]

Christmas – The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Is it possible in this day and age to have an idealic Christmas? Is there truth in the song “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”. It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you “Be of good cheer” It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The [...]

Should You Celebrate Christmas?

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Most of the world regards Christmas as a Christian holiday based on the birth of Jesus Christ. But a look at the holiday’s origins shows that it is anything but Christian. And a look at its celebration today shows the same. Will you celebrate Christmas this year? During Western European expansion into the rest of [...]

Christmas Tree Central to Holiday Spirit

Saturday, January 1st, 2011

Every year, our senses are bombarded with the wonderful sights and sounds of the Christmas holiday season. For many people, the Christmas tree majestically standing in a well chosen spot and decorated with loving care, is the main feature of the holiday decorations on this special day. In addition to being the center of attention [...]

A Living Christmas Tree

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

My family and I have always been obsessed with Christmas trees. I have vivid childhood memories of our family tree decorating parties and of my Mother抯 揚roper Tree Decorating Geometry Theory?(of which I still practice today ?but that抯 another story) and perhaps most of all, sitting beside the tree while enjoying the holidays with family [...]

Kids Make – Christmas Note Books, an Ideal Gift

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Little notebooks are so handy to jot down messages, phone numbers, shopping lists and appointments. Little note pads can be kept in handbags, or next tot he telephone, on a desk, in school bags and all other sorts of places. Being this useful, a nice note book would make a great Christmas for Mum, Dad, [...]

Think Ahead for Christmas Decor

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

There is something about holiday d閏or that evokes memories of the past. Each year, people everywhere ready their homes and offices for the holidays by putting up decorated trees and lights as they get ready for the holiday season. Christmas decorations do not stop there. Holiday d閏or for many includes small nativity scenes and even [...]

Christmas Tree Legends

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

It’s impossible to imagine Christmas without an Evergreen tree, pine or fir, decorated with lights and ornaments. The use of the evergreen tree symbolizes the eternal life for the ancient Egyptians, Chinese and Jews. They could be different – big, small, natural, artificial, with sophisticated decorations, humble, but what they all do is to symbolize [...]

Origin of the Christmas Tree

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

In Winter, when most trees are bare, fir trees are covered in bright green needles. By bringing them into the house, we’re bringing in a little feeling of new-growth and summer. By decorating the tree with tinsel and baubles we’re adding blossom and fruit. But when did the idea of chopping down a tree, bringing [...]