Posts Tagged ‘traditions’

Christmas Wreaths – Are They Really a 7th Century Tradition?

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Decorating your front door with a Christmas wreath is an old tradition and dates back hundreds of years. The practice of hanging wreaths dates back even further because in the 7th Century, tree branches were used to crown Olympic winners and the winners hung their wreaths for all to see. It is unclear when the [...]

8 Ways to Bring More Joy Into Your Family Christmas Traditions This Year!

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Christmas is a great time to create holiday bliss in your home with your family gathered round and doing fun things together.?Traditions can truly help strengthen your family ties so that for years to come you and your children will remember the fun things you did as a family every year at Christmas time.?/p> Use [...]

Establishing Your Christmas Traditions – The Christmas Blessing Box

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. The sights, smells, and sounds work together to create an atmosphere of holiday cheer. Creating special memories with family and friends is an important element in keeping this time of year sacred. In our home, our tradition is not putting any presents under the tree [...]

Christmas Traditions & Customs in Ireland

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Candle in the window It’s said that a house with a candle lighting on its window is a sign of welcome for Mary and Joseph.The candle is supposed to be lit by the youngest child and the flame put out by a girl called Mary. Is this why the name Mary was so popular in [...]

Christmas Traditions – Where Do They Come From? Part 1

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Where do today’s Christmas traditions come from? Christmas pudding was originally a soup. Mince pies were made from livestock and not fruit. Looking at the history of some our Christmas rituals reveals some interesting facts about a modern Christmas Day. Yule Logs and Fairy Lights Many families enjoy a chocolate cake at Christmas time, often [...]