Christmas Hubs
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Christmas is the most widely celebrated of all Christian festivals. The name comes from the Old English "Christes Maesse" or Christ ‘s Mass. For Christians of all dominations it is the time to celebrate the coming of Christ, God's Son, to earth. As Christians believe this is to be the greatest of all gifts that God could give to humanity.
I always look forward to Christmas, not because of bonus and long vacation, it is my favourite time of the year, it is a time of great thanksgiving and family celebration.
Over the course of my hubbing, I have written different hubs about Christmas. I plan to write more, I hope you will find my collection informative and useful.
- St Nicholas becomes Santa Claus
Santa Claus/Father Christmas/St Nicholas - this is the story of how a bishop of Myra in Asia Minor in the 4th century(St Nicholas) becomes Santa Claus as we know him today. - The Nativity Scene
The crib, representing the manger in which the baby Jesus Christ was laid after his birth in a stable in Bethlehem, has become a favourite Christmas decoration for Christian. - The Three Wise Men
The Christmas cycle ends with the festival of Epiphany this day concentrates on the visit of the Magi (the Wise Men) to the infant Jesus. - The Poinsettia
The Poinsettia was named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, who served as the USA first ambassador to Mexico from 1825 to 1829.
- St Lucia's Day
The story of a young girl name Lucia who was martyred for her Christian beliefs in the 4th century in Sicily at the time of Emperor Diocletian. - Christmas Trivia Quiz
All things about Christmas, Free Christmas trivia quiz, for you to enjoy during the holiday seasons. - Christmas Carols for Children
Christmas can't be far away, the marketing blitz has begun, festive music fills the air wave and the shopping malls, people organizing celebrations and there have been more than a few sightings of Santa. ... - Santa Claus - a special job for a special person
The story of Santa Claus has its origins in the legends surrounding the generosity of Saint Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on 06 December. - Quotations About Christmas
Christmas sayings and quotations may vary from sharp-witted, hilarious one liners to thought provoking stuffs. - Born on Christmas Day
Christmas is a special day, a time to celebrate - a time of rejoicing of solemn thanksgiving, a time of being together with family and friends. - How To Say Merry Christmas in Different Languages
Its Christmas time around the world and people exchange gifts and wishes in this special time of the year. Good will wishes are expressed in many different languages during this joyous time.
Christmas Cards
- Christmas Cards From Australia
A collection of Christmas Cards from Australia. - UNICEF Christmas Cards
The story of the first UNICEF Christmas Card - The First Christmas Card
The first commercial Christmas card was designed and printed in London in 1843, at the suggestion of British businessman, Sir Henry Cole and featured an illustration of John Callcott Horsley.
Parol - Filipino Christmas Lantern
Christmas in the Philippines
- Parol - Filipino Christmas Lantern
Parol is a traditional Filipino Christmas decoration, a five point star-shaped Christmas lantern, originally made of thin bamboo frames and covered with colored cellophane or with rice paper also known as papel de japon. - Christmas in the Philippines
The celebration of Christmas in the Philippines begins on the 16th of December and ends on the first Sunday of January which is the feast of the three kings. - Monito Monita - Exchange Gifts
Christmas is the season of gift giving. In keeping with the tradition of giving, Filipinos have their own version of exchanging gifts or Kris Kringle, it is called "Monito Monita". - Christmas Caroling in the Philippines
Caroling is a part of the Filipino Christmas tradition. Once the Dawn Mass known as "Misa de Gallo" or "Simbang Gabi " starts, carolers will be on their feet singing Christmas carols from house to house. - New Year Celebration in the Philippines
New Year's eve celebration in the Philippines is quite different compared to other countries. Filipinos literally start the year with a bang. Just a few days before New Year's eve, you will see lots of sidewalk vendors selling firecrackers.
Christmas Recipe
- White Christmas Recipe
White Christmas is a delicious Christmas time treat for you and your family to make and eat or to wrap in colourful cellophane and give to family and friends as gifts for the holiday seasons.
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Wow! What a great resource. Kudos to you!
@ Ripplemaker - Christmas is my favourite time of the year and I always look forward to it, I do get a lot of traffic from students researching about Christmas in the Philippines, I am glad I could provide them with some information.
@Shirley - thanks for visiting , hoping to add more about Christmas in Australia.
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ripplemaker says:
12 months ago
I love it that you compiled all your Christmas hubs here. Now I can come back over and over and check which ones I haven't read yet. :)