History of Christmas
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Christmas Witches: Berchta, La Befana, and the Baker's Dozen Witch
Everyone knows of Santa, his elves, and his reindeer, but what about the Christmas witches? Learn about Berchta, La Befana, and the Baker's Dozen Witch and their Christmas stories.
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Holiday Pies and Treats to Make Ahead
Heirloom recipes with pure ingredients are sometimes the most delicious. They are also fun to rediscover and introduce to your guests. The hint of apple cider vinegar in our Vinegar Pie is wonderful as it mixes with...
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Who Invented the Christmas Card?
Have you ever wondered where the first Christmas card came from? Many Christmas traditions originate from the Victorian era. Henry Cole was too busy to sit and write
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Christmas Tree, the Evergreen Symbol of the Holiday Season
Ever-green trees were symbols of nature and rebirth way before Christianity spread in Europe.
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The Pagan Origins of Christmas
Christmas has its roots in ancient pagan customs from all over the world. The christmas tree, the date of Christmas, wreaths, yule logs, caroling, and more all come from pre-Christian traditions. Even Santa Claus...
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Christmas Plants: Poinsettia, Holly, and Mistletoe
Let's take a look at the history and beauty of the Poinsettia, the Holly, and the Mistletoe. Some of these Christmas plants' roots may surprise and delight you this holiday season.
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A Very Krampus Christmas
It was only through my fascination of mythology and horror that I stumbled across the story of Krampus. Before I go on, I would like you to know that this tradition has been resurrected in Austria recently. The Catholic...
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The Story of The Little Christmas Spider. Video Tutorial On How To Make A Spider.
The Legend of the Christmas spider. How to make.
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Who Invented the Christmas Cracker?
Crackers were invented in 1847 by London confectionary Tom Smith. Inspired by the French sweet 'Bon Bon' Tom went on to create one of the most popular Christmas traditions in English history.
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Christmas, Jesus and Angels
In the Christian bible, there are many times that spirit beings named angels are referred to, and are part of the overall narrative that emerged through the story, which was told over thousands of years. Even so, only...