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November 27, 2008

Bah Humbug! The Importance of Christmas Stories

How did A Christmas Carol evolve into a classic -- and why does it still emotionally touch thousands every year?

Of all the Christmas stories, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is undoubtedly second only to the Nativity story in terms of historical and literary significance. Ever since its publication, readers have returned to this story in droves, finding comfort and joy in the story of the miser Ebenezer Scrooge and his conversion to the fullness of Christmas joy through the Christmas spirits of the Past, Present, and Future.

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Posted by Laura at 8:00 AM |

November 24, 2008

Christmas Traditions from Italy

From the Very New to the Very Old, Christmas Traditions in Italy are Steeped in Tradition and Artistic Flair!

If you're as fascinated by Christmas traditions as I am, you can't miss out on Italy. Of course, many of us would love to spend our Christmas vacation in Rome, but failing that, you can at least adopt a few Italian Christmas customs to share with your family. Here are 4 Christmas traditions unique to Italian culture that provide thoughtful insights into Christmas origin and history.

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Posted by Laura at 8:00 AM |

November 19, 2008

Christmas Traditions: The Advent Calendar

Where do these Christmas traditions come from?

The Advent calendar is one of our most beloved Christmas traditions, right up there with trimming the tree and laying out milk and cookies for Santa Claus. But where does it come from -- and in our busy 21st century world, where is it going?

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Posted by Laura at 8:00 AM |

November 17, 2008

Christmas Lore: The Legend of St. Lucia

Christmas Lore: The Legend of St. Lucia

If you're looking for a fun bit of Christmas lore to share with your family, you might be interested in the legend of St. Lucia. Not only does St. Lucia provide a fun alternative at Christmas concerts and church pageants, she even has her own special day -- December 13th, which is a huge holiday in Sweden.

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Posted by Laura at 8:00 AM |

November 10, 2008

Christmas Traditions: The Oplatki Wafer

This beautiful Christmas tradition will give a new warmth to your family holiday.

It can be a lot of fun to introduce your family to new Christmas traditions from around the world, and the Polish tradition of the Oplatki wafer is a great place to start. Once started it is impossible to stop this heartwarming tradition.

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Posted by Laura at 8:00 AM |

November 9, 2008

Christmas Superstitions About Trees

Unusual Christmas superstitions about everyone's favorite decoration! The Christmas Tree

It's hard to write too many articles about Christmas superstitions involving your tree -- there are literally hundreds of stories, legends, and myths about trees. So no matter how much of a Christmas buff you may be, there might be a few superstitions you have yet to encounter.

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Posted by Laura at 5:22 PM |

November 4, 2008

Follow these Christmas Food Superstitions for Good Luck in the New Year

Sweet Treats Can Bring Some Good Christmas Luck.

Ever wondered if you should pay attention to those Christmas food superstitions? Is there a simple yet traditional dish you can whip up and throw a little luck into the mix? Follow these recipes for good luck in the near future!

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Posted by Laura at 8:00 AM |

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