Making cards for soldiers is a wonderful way to show our servicemen and women we appreciate them! Download these printable Thank you letters to soldiers. The military and my family have had a rather lengthy history. Grandfathers, fathers, uncles, and cousins alike have all dedicated their lives to the protection of our country. Our servicemen […]
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History of Christmas Cards
Learn all about the history of Christmas cards and why they are still sent today. Sending Christmas cards is a tradition that you can start anytime! When I was younger, I’d sit complacently for hours, sifting through the piles of Christmas cards we’d receive through the mail. Smiling faces of people I oftentimes didn’t even […]
The Origin of Christmas Bells
Learn all about the origin of Christmas bells and how bells play a part in our Christmas traditions. How Did the Christmas Bell Tradition Start? Bells. When we think of bells, we think of the grand, resonating objects that toll on the hour, locked in a tall building. Whether it be in a church, clock-tower, […]
Over 30 of The Best Christmas Cocktails!
Looking for the best Christmas cocktails to make for a party or just for fun? Check out this list of over 20 delicious Christmas drinks including peppermint, vodka, and bourbon drinks. Sometimes serving a festive and delicious cocktail can make a party. It sets the mood for a memorable night. Or maybe you’re like me […]
Christmas Eve Eve: An Annual Passage
Reunions are a joyous thing. In theory, at least. Lost souls, tied together by the bounds of family, find their ways back home. Many families make it a point to join together in a flurry of hectic meals, hit-or-miss conversations, and awkward small talk, and there’s no better time for this than Christmas. This holiday, […]
FREE Christmas Carols Lyrics PDF to Print Now!
Come grab a Christmas carols lyrics PDF free download to get your holiday started! Download a full Christmas songbook PDF to use at your Christmas party! “FIVEEEEEEEEE GOLDEN RINGSSSSSSSS!” Honestly the night our family and friends get together to belt out Christmas carols is my favorite night of the year. And it has been since […]
Let’s Look at the History of Christmas Carols!
Christmas caroling has become a fun Christmas tradition but have you ever wondered about the history of Christmas carols and how they came to be? Why is it Called a “Christmas Carol”? As yet another cliche, Christmas caroling has been a hallmark of the holiday season, appearing in numerous movies and maybe even in some […]
Poinsettia History: Learn About the Christmas Plant!
What is Poinsettia? Poinsettias. They’re plants. I guess. Somehow, like with many other miscellaneous objects, Christmas has adopted the poinsettia as its own. How that happened, exactly, is what we’re going to be discussing today. Poinsettia’s scientific name is Euphorbia Pulcherrima, and it’s a part of the Spurge family. When it gets dark, poinsettias react […]
Klaus and the Importance of Leading by Example
Now, there are countless origin tales and spins on the classic story of Santa Claus. Movies young and old, songs sung across generations- you’ve got focus on the elves, on the reindeer, on the man himself- countless reincarnations and resurrections of the characters. Klaus, while containing the elements of a holiday story, reinvents the tale […]
What is the Story of St. Nicholas?
You know him, you love him- hey, maybe you fear him, to each their own. But, all irrational fears aside… Santa Claus. The story of St. Nicholas has been reinvented over the centuries, but the basics remain: Happy, frumpy dude that likes sugar. Flying reindeer. Rad crib down north. Hope that rings a bell. And, […]