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.
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...
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
Ever-green trees were symbols of nature and rebirth way before Christianity spread in Europe.
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...
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.
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...
The Legend of the Christmas spider. How to make.
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.
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...