Mumming is one of the oldest surviving Christmas customs in England. This English tradition started thousands of years ago and is still practiced not only in England but in other countries as well. What is Mumming? Mumming or “Mummers Plays” is a form of folk play loosely based on the legend of St. George [...]
We celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day yet the Bible does not state that He was in fact born on December 25. Have you ever wondered why? One early Christian tradition attributes this to the Annunciation; when the angel Gabriel revealed to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive and give birth [...]
Every Christmas, not only do we hear bells ringing, we also see them as glistening ornaments for Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands. Have you ever wondered about the story behind Christmas bells? Bells are usually rung to announce the start of an activity or as a warning during difficult times. In church, they are [...]
There are many ways to go about gift exchanges during Christmas parties – Secret Santa, White Elephant, Left/Right, and so on. This particular game, however, is special because it shows one’s judgment as to what he thinks is valuable and worthless. Objective: The main objective of the game is to make gift distribution fun [...]
Kids with a sweet tooth find Christmas exciting because of the abundance of candy canes during the holiday season. These cane-shaped peppermint treats help bring out the spirit of Christmas not only because they evoke happiness, but make great décor pieces as well! Did you know that the tradition of Christmas candy canes started [...]
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