Whether you love them or hate them each year, as we head into a new year, many people begin to make resolutions. So how did this tradition evolve? Let’s take a look at how people have celebrated New Years over … Continued
The first Christmas star appeared on that first Christmas morning when it appeared over a stable. The shepherds came to see the Christ Child. The angels appeared to these shepherds and proclaimed “Do not be afraid; the star has come … Continued
Another legend is of the Christmas Rose, which tells of a young girl who wanted to worship the Christ child. Seeing the gifts of the Wise Men she despaired because she was so poor and had no gift to bring. … Continued
The legend of the Christmas thorn dates back to the time of Christ and while a great legend, seems unlikely to be completely true. However, let’s take a look at the legend. After the death and resurrection of Jesus, Joseph … Continued
Today, Christmas ornaments come in every shape, size and color imaginable. They can be store bought or homemade and there are numerous themes to choose from. The first Christmas trees were adorned with apples, candy canes and pastries in the … Continued
Writing letters to Santa is a long held tradition for children. While we don’t know how long letter writing has been going on, the United States postal service made an effort to begin answering the letters in 1912. Since 1940, … Continued
The pilgrims, English separatists that came to America in 1620, were even more orthodox in their Puritan beliefs than Oliver Wendell Cromwell. As a result, Christmas was not a holiday in early America. From 1659 to 1681, the celebration of … Continued