Origin and History of Christmas Carols
Christmas Carols have been a part of Christmas celebrations for hundreds of years. The History of Christmas Carols starts with the tradition of singing at churches (as hymns) and has become more widespread and popular among the masses. There is a distinct difference between a “Christmas carol” and a “Christmas song”. Christmas carols can often be sung by a choir and usually have simple and straightforward rhythms. This is rarely the case for pop and rock songs, which often have more complex compositions. Why are they called Christmas Carols? The most fantastic explanation of the term, “Christmas carol”, originates from England.…
5 Ways to Start Christmas Preparations in August
It's never too early to start your Christmas preparations. In fact, really clever Christmas elves start shopping in January, when all the decorations, lights, and gifts are heavily discounted. But in case you missed that window, the perfect moment to start is now! August kicks off our first in a series of infographics and articles aimed at helping you prepare for Christmas. Each month we'll offer a free printable tool, usually a checklist, planner or another helpful item to help you with your Christmas preparations from now until December. Here are our Five Ways to start Christmas Preparations in August,…
Printable Santa Claus Coloring Pages
Below, we offer six fantastic printable Santa Claus themed coloring sheets for you to print and color. What's more fun that celebrating this time of year with Jolly Old St. Nicholas himself? Once downloaded you can use this file to print as many sheets as you like. A fantastic party game for kids Christmas Parties or anytime during the holiday season! Read more about Santa Claus on our Ultimate Guide to Santa Claus, including his multiple names around the world, history, origin and other traditions associated with Saint Nick! Download your Free Printable Santa Claus Coloring Pages We have several…
Free Christmas Cards: Victorian Santa Claus
These classic Victorian Santa Christmas Cards make for a wonderful, nostalgic way to wish your friends and family a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays. We are offering these Free Printable Christmas Cards for all our readers. There are eight Victorian Santa Claus Christmas cards which you can download and print at home. Share these traditional Christmas Cards with your friends and family, or learn more about the History of Xmas Cards. Want to know more about Father Christmas? Read our Ultimate Guide to Santa Claus Instructions for creating your Free Christmas Cards. Download the PDF file, by joining…