Tag: 30day
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22 Day of December – #stockings
The Christmas stocking is supposed to have originated in the life of Saint Nicholas.While there are no documented records of the origins of the Christmas stocking. Legendary stories seek to explain the origins of this Christmas ritual. Christmas ritual One such legend has various variants, but here’s a decent one:St. Nicholas visited an impoverished family […]
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21 Day of December – #dessert
You’ve decorated the tree, hung the stockings by the fireplace, and hand-wrapped more one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts than Santa’s elves.All that remains is to sweeten the holiday! This Christmas, treat yourself to some of the tastiest Christmas desserts ever. From classic Christmas cookies to cupcakes, chocolates, and other delicious (and ultra-festive) Christmas delights. After all, doesn’t […]
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17 Day of December – #Cozy
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, “Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.” —Lewis Carroll, author. For some more winter quotes, plus words of wisdom about […]
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10 Day of December – #Decor
If you decorate a tree and hang stockings every year because that’s what everyone does. I did some research to figure out the not-so-well-known reasons behind these customs. 1. Wreaths Despite what you might think, these decorations weren’t invented to spruce up your front door. According to The New York Times, Christians believe wreaths represent […]
