Spookiest ‘Santas’ from Around the World
While most Santa Claus figures are jolly, happy souls there happen to be several countries that feature more sinister-type Christmas Characters. Here is a series of festive cards featuring of some of the more odd, interesting and outright Spooky 'Santas' that are common in a few countries around the world courtesy of If you plan on visiting Germany or Austria, keep an eye out for one of the most famous Spooky Christmas folklore legends: Krampus (Knecht Reprecht) – Germany/Austria Read more about Christmas Customs & Traditions of Germany One of the most terrifying Christmas characters, Krampus goes from home to…
DIY Christmas Book Advent Calendar
Are you looking for a magical way to build up the excitement to Christmas with young children? I might have the perfect idea for you today especially if you have a little book worm. I still remember my eldest daughter’s second Christmas, she was just 20 months old. I wanted an advent calendar for her and a way for us to enjoy the Christmas build up together. I didn't really see how giving her a square of chocolate everyday was going to much more than get her in to the habit of expecting chocolate everyday. Then I came across the…
Ultimate Guide to Elf on the Shelf
The Elf on the Shelf was first introduced to me 4 years ago and instantly I loved the idea (I am a bit mad for Christmas!). Freddie was just 3 when we started the tradition and not only was it a hit for me, he absolutely loved it. We started with just one elf and we are currently on 4 elves plus a reindeer! If you are not familiar with this concept I will explain below: What is the Elf on the Shelf? At the North Pole, Santa has many helpers who make the Christmas season special! His scout elves serve as…
Keeping Kids (and Parents) happy this Christmas
Christmas is a time when we are all supposed to feel happy isn’t it? But, sadly it can often leave people feeling stressed over excited and grumpy (and that’s just the parents!) So I have a plan to stop the Christmas stress and help keep kids happy over Christmas. Here are my happiness boosting ideas: Watch the sugar intake. A limit of sugary sweets is a really smart move over Christmas. Too much sugar gives children that buzz/slump effect and can make them very irritable. Keep a limit on it and you will all be happier. Regular sized meals…it is…