Worldwide Christmas Traditions: November 2007 Archives

November 27, 2007

How Did The Tradition of Christmas Stockings Begin?

The Story of The First Christmas Stockings

Each and every Christmas most of us hang stockings on the mantles of our fireplaces (or other places in the home if fireplace isn't present) and wait for the goodies to appear on Christmas morning. But when did this tradition begin? What do stockings and fireplaces have to do with the birth of Christ? Here's some insight into why we hang Christmas stockings during the holiday season.

Continue reading "How Did The Tradition of Christmas Stockings Begin?" »

Posted by Laura at 7:15 PM | Permalink

November 22, 2007

Some Christmas Facts About Common Christmas Myths

Getting To the Bottom of Christmas Facts and Christmas Myths

If you celebrate Christmas you probably know the basics of the facts. Jesus lived, died and rose again to save us all. However, the way we celebrate Christmas and what we assume are Christmas facts may actually be nothing more than Christmas Myths. Wondering what's true and what's not? Here's the truth about some common Christmas myths.

Continue reading "Some Christmas Facts About Common Christmas Myths" »

Posted by Laura at 8:47 PM | Permalink

November 17, 2007

Christmas Tree Facts You Probably Didn't Know

A Few Christmas Tree Facts

Most of us put up the Christmas tree each and every holiday -- mostly for tradition's sake. After all, it doesn't feel like Christmas until the tree goes up. But do you know much about the history of Christmas trees? Here are some interesting facts...

Continue reading "Christmas Tree Facts You Probably Didn't Know" »

Posted by Laura at 4:47 PM | Permalink

November 15, 2007

Thanksgiving: What You Thought You Knew But Didn't

The Thanksgiving Controversy

Of all the things Thanksgiving can be, who'd have thought it was controversial? Yes, something as wholesome as this traditional American holiday has controversy all around. What's the hullabaloo all about? Seems some have differing opinions on who really started Thanksgiving and what it was all about...

Continue reading "Thanksgiving: What You Thought You Knew But Didn't" »

Posted by Laura at 8:00 PM | Permalink

November 10, 2007

Something You Probably Never Knew About The 12 Days of Christmas

Just Who Is the “True Love” In the 12 Days of Christmas ?

We all know that The 12 Days of Christmas is a song we sing during the holiday season, but what in the world does it really have to do with the holiday? How can someone's “true love” and a partridge in a pear tree really have anything to do with the date of Christ's birth? Here's the scoop...

Continue reading "Something You Probably Never Knew About The 12 Days of Christmas" »

Posted by Laura at 12:39 PM | Permalink

November 3, 2007

The History Behind The Dazzle of Christmas Lights

Why Do We Put Up Christmas Lights During the Holiday Season?

It's that time of year again and we figured what better way to kick off the 2007 season of Christmas Lore than with the history behind those Christmas lights we'll all be hanging up soon. After all, we enjoy the beauty of this time of year. Why not get t the bottom of why the houses in our neighborhoods sparkle? Here's the scoop...

Continue reading "The History Behind The Dazzle of Christmas Lights" »

Posted by Laura at 7:45 PM | Permalink

Worldwide Christmas Traditions

Almost everything you ever wanted to know about Christmas traditions