Christmas is a huge holiday in the United States, but do you every wonder how it is celebrated in other countries? How do the Danes celebrate Christmas? Do they celebrate Christmas in China? What are the Christmas holidays like in Australia? Take a look at these links to find out more.
In Denmark, advent wreaths [...]
Even if you can’t make it to Disney World to revel in the Christmas tree lighting at Epcot with Mickey Mouse and friends, you can still experience it through the magic of YouTube. This video lets you see the magical tree lighting moment as a huge crowd awaits.
Christmas cards are a decades-old tradition, centered on sending wishes of goodwill and good holiday cheer to people that we may not see many times throughout the year, if at all. But more often than not, sending out the Christmas cards can be more of a source of stress than one of merriness and joy. [...]
Getting stressed out while you travel for the holidays is an unpleasant Christmas tradition for some, but it doesn’t have to be. You can nip travel stress in the bud just by taking some time for advanced planning. Make checklists, make reservations early, and ship gifts ahead of time to reduce your travel stress. Learn [...]
Part of establishing your family’s own unique identity is creating your own Christmas traditions to enjoy year after year. If you’d like to start some new traditions but don’t know where to start, here are some ideas:
Visit a Christmas tree farm and let each family member have a say in which tree becomes your special [...]
Is one of your Christmas traditions gaining a few unwanted pounds each November and December? The period from Thanksgiving to Christmas can easily become one giant food binge if you aren’t careful. We sit down to eat huge, traditional holiday meals full of calories, then chase it down with a few slices of cake and [...]
Christmas music is a given when it comes to the holidays, but is it always a part of your Christmas traditions? If you’re not taking full advantage of the warm feeling associated with holiday music, there are some great ways you can add Christmas music into your family’s Christmas traditions. This week, the Christmas Music [...]
One common Christmas tradition in Christian churches is to celebrate the season of Advent in preparation for Christmas. Advent, which means “coming,” celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and takes place during the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas.
The season of advent is the beginning of the church year, because it corresponds to the beginning [...]
For many American families, Christmas traditions are steeped in their heritage, with many traditions being carried down from their home country and mixed in with common American traditions. This video chronicles one Polish-American family’s blending of their Polish heritage with Catholic traditions and American holiday culture. It’s a bit lengthy, but it’s so heartwarming to [...]