The Yule Log Christmas Tradition (with Videos)
Christmas season is important for people all around the world. They celebrate this season in various ways. The burning of the Yule Log is a part of this celebration. A question may arise as to what this log is about? This is nothing but a special wooden log that is meant to be burnt on fire at Christmas, here we go into the Yuletide Log Tradition in more detail for you to learn more about this the Yule Log at Christmas. What is a Yule Log? Yuletide is an anachronistic term used for Christmas. Since the Yule log is…
Why do we say Merry Christmas?
Merry Christmas Origin and History These days, it's common practice to wish "Merry Christmas" to one another around the 25th of December, the day of Christmas. The origin of this practice is a little obscure. However, it's believed that an English admiral first used the term Merry Christmas in an informal letter, way back in 1699. In the same era, the phrase was used in non-relgious Christmas song 'We wish you a Merry Christmas', which is still popular today. In 1843, Charles Dickens used the same phrase in "A Christmas Carol." also in 1843 the first ever Christmas Card was produced…
Origin of the Nativity Scene
What is a Nativity Scene and Why is it Displayed? In most Christian homes, somewhere near the Christmas tree, you will find a nativity scene, also known as a crèche. The nativity scene is truly more representative of Christmas than a tree or other decorations, for this is the scene that depicts the birth of Jesus and His birth is the true meaning of Christmas. Nativity Scene from Nativity scenes are displays using religious figurines which represent the infant Jesus, His mother, Mary, and her husband, Joseph. The infant Jesus is always placed in a manger. Other figures, such as…
Baby’s First Christmas
This year has been a rather exciting one for us, 2018 has brought us a brand new, beautiful family member. Odette Edith was born on the 27th October, just in time to celebrate Christmas for the very first time. Christmas to us, is a time to spend with family and friends. A time to look back in fondness on the year that we’ve had, and having children just makes it even more special. The build up to Christmas is by far my favourite part of it all. I love to engage in all the festive activities and I just adore…