Ever wonder about the history of ornaments and how they became a huge part of Christmas? Let’s dive into some Christmas history! Ornaments: they shine, they break, they gleam, they break, and they break. My little brother and his gremlin fingers have claimed the lives of one too many of these floating atrocities and I […]
Christmas in Mexico: What’s It Like?
Christmas in Mexico is made up of many traditions and celebrations derived from many Christian traditions. How do Families Celebrate Christmas in Mexico? Christmas is- surprise, surprise!- celebrated across the globe. Now, as a minor disclaimer here, this is probably not the best source to find this information, as though our “researcher” AKA my brother, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
What are the Colors of Christmas?
Colors of Christmas Have you ever wondered what are the colors of Christmas? There are multiple Christmas colors, and they all have special reasons why they are involved with this special holiday. The two most important Christmas colors are red and green. Christmas Red and Christmas Green were very significant colors when Jesus walked the […]
What is the Meaning of a Christmas Tree?
Who Began to Decorate Christmas Trees First? Have you ever wondered what the meaning of a Christmas tree is, why we decorate it, and how it came to be? There are many different stories about how the Christmas tree tradition started, but the earliest stories of Christmas trees go all the way back to BCE […]