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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… Read More 22 Day of December – #stockings
16 Day of December – #Santa
“There are three stages of man: he believes in Santa Claus; he does not believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus.”
15 Day of December – #sparkly
Breathing in a distant wintry realm, dreams soar as snowflakes, crystal shimmery worlds.
14 Day of December – #front door
Why do we decorate our house for Christmas? It was believed that lighting the Yule log summoned the sun’s return while simultaneously driving away evil spirits. It has been argued that Christian traditions build on the idea of the Yule log. By using light during the holidays to represent Jesus lighting up the darkness. So… Read More 14 Day of December – #front door
13 Day of December – #weather
“All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien
12 Day of December – #tree
Long before Christianity, plants, and trees that remained green all year had a special significance for people throughout the winter.Just like people now adorn their homes with pine, spruce, and fir trees during the holiday season. Ancient peoples placed evergreen boughs over their doorways and windows.In many cultures, evergreens were thought to ward off witches,… Read More 12 Day of December – #tree
11 Day of December – #shopping
Christmas is meant to be the season of all things joyful and bright.But, let’s be honest.It may also be one of the most stressful periods of the year at times.There’s always so much to do in so little time—especially when it comes to buying for Christmas gifts that are distinctive and thoughtful—between shopping for ugly… Read More 11 Day of December – #shopping
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… Read More 10 Day of December – #Decor
8 Day of December – #bundled
Usually, I don’t purchase Christmas bundles co I prefer to make unique gift bundles. But this year, I decided to try one. Just to shuffle something up. People tend to choose something that they are comfortable with. But that means that you will never experience something new in fear of stepping out of your comfort… Read More 8 Day of December – #bundled