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As you are no doubt aware, Christmas is the time of year at which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The period of the year around Christmas has however had a spiritual significance even in pre-Christian times. The Winter Solstice falls sometime between December 20th and December 23rd each year - this is the day of the year when the day (in the Northern hemisphere) is at its shortest, the night at its longest, and after which, days gradually become longer again and nights shorter. Because of this “rebirth” of daylight, the Winter Solstice has long been associated with the ideas of rebirth and renewal. Read the rest of this entry »

One of Santa’s favorite traditions around Christmas time—and surely a favorite tradition of men everywhere during Christmas —is that of mistletoe. When a man catches his wife or special someone under the mistletoe, he gets to plant a kiss on her. Of course, with all other Christmas traditions, this wonderful habit is almost as old as the snow that falls around Christmas time. Read the rest of this entry »

As Christmas is approaching, people all around are toying with newer and unique ideas for giving lovely and beautiful Christmas gifts to their family and friends. Gone are the days when boxes full of traditional cookies used to be the Christmas presents.

Today, your Christmas gift could be anything, from an aesthetically painted scene to a home prepared gourmet cookie. The gift chosen by you would reflect your true emotions towards the person. Thus personalized gifts are quite popular these days. For example, you can make a personalized Christmas card by putting lovely quotations on it. Read the rest of this entry »

There was a time when the most popular Christmas gift was an item like socks. But of course, things change and so do the most popular gifts on Christmas.

Of course, that is not to say that socks and other clothing items are not popular gifts. In fact, they are very popular and many people still buy them for loved ones. Only, let’s try something new this year. What are some other popular gifts to buy during the Christmas season? Read the rest of this entry »

Let me delight you with insights about the most famous Christmas poem ever “Twas the Night Before Christmas” By Clement C Moore 1823. It is not only magical but it transformed the world as we know it!

Let us start with the history of this famous poem. While known mostly today as “The Night Before Christmas” or “Twas the Night Before Christmas” which was taken from its first line, it was in fact originally called “A Visit from St. Nicholas”. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ll bet you are expecting an article about getting organized as part of your New Year’s resolution?  Surprise!  I am actually going to tell you to go shopping!!  January and February are the best times to shop.  The stores are marking everything down to clear out inventory and bring new items.  Personally, I spend a lot of time at Target around this time, waiting for the 75 % off clearance sales to start. Read the rest of this entry »

Come December, and it is impossible to escape the approaching signs of Christmas. The roads and shops are decorated with lights, shiny tinsel and snow, artificial or real is present at every cornice and awning. By mid December, every house has a Christmas tree strung with lights and plastic or glass decoration. Many houses also have strings of lights on their garden trees or house walls. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember that special holiday memory, that Christmas back in 1981 when your grandmother took your sister and you to visit relatives back in the mountains. Their simple but loving ways made an impression on you that has affected your life for good. Or, how about the time you visited your Dad on board his navy ship for Christmas dinner. You’ll never forget it as long as you live. Sometimes when you’re feeling a wee bit blue you can drag up one of those special memories and before you know it your imagination has you planning something just as unique and memorable with your family for the next holiday. The most important thing we have on earth is our relationships. Things don’t bring happiness, ask Hollywood, relationships bring happiness. Nurture them and life will be full filling, neglect them and you will regret it. Start now panning your next holiday memory and share it here for everyone else to enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas is a tradition and for many Christmas holds many memories and represents a families origins and roots. You can create a personal Christmas tradition by personalizing your Christmas tree.

The internet has wonderful insights on Christmas decorations including facts like the Christmas markets first began in the 16th century. Dream about how you would like to personalize your tree. Think what would reflect you and your family.

1. If you know your heritage then perhaps you would like to reflect your origins and use decorations that reflect your heritage. Read the rest of this entry »

Christmas food and drink

Traditionally British Christmas food incorporates much excess in terms of both food and alcohol. Some families begin the Christmas day celebrations with a special breakfast, perhaps smoked salmon and scrambled eggs or a traditional ‘full English’ fry-up of bacon, eggs, sausages and fried bread. Others prefer to take things easy in preparation for the dinner ahead. Read the rest of this entry »