Christmas legends

I like to do a homemade gift for my family at Christmas time. One year, I did pillowcases. It was super easy! At first, I had thought to try to find out what each person's bedroom co...

The Legend of the Candy Cane ~ The story tells of a Candy maker in Indiana who wanted to make a candy that would help us remember who Christmas is really about. So he made a Christmas Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols for the birth, ministry, and death of Jesus Christ. He began with a stick of pure white, hard candy. White to symbolize the virgin birth and sinless nature of Jesus. Hard candy to symbolize the solid rock, the foundation of the Church, and firmness of the promises of…

Christmas is going to be here before we know it, so I thought I'd share some quick and easy little gift ideas for classes, siblings, visiti...

The history behind the Christmas stocking.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Here are some popular Christmas traditions around the world that have really scary, horrific, and creepy backstories.

A Legend of the Candy Cane, A Legend of the First Christmas Tree, and a Legend of St. Nicholas. Three inspirational stories that focus on the spirit of ...

This little History Nuggets explores Christmas legends and folklore. Including Krampus, Tomte/Nisse, Yule Goat, and The Thirteen Yule Lads.

The German Christmas Pickle Tradition: Myth or Reality? German Myths: Die Weihnachtsgurke-Legende The glass Christmas pickle ornament is supposed to be a long tradition in Germany. But does this “old German tradition” really hold up to close scrutiny? Here’s one version of the “pickle legend” from a website that sells ornaments: “A very old Christmas

Harris Sister Misty and I recently had the opportunity to visit eight Old World countries in one weekend! Of course, we did that by visiting the St. Nicholas European Christmas Market in Cary, NC, which features vendors with wares from Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Scandinavia (representing more than one country), and Mexico. Also featured were Baba's Kitchen for kolach rolls, pierogi, kielbasa, and other handmade goodies, Niche de Noel for an assortment of gift and…

30 Symbols of Christmas: The History and Meaning of Traditional Christmas Decorations including Advent Candles, Boughs of Holly, Bells, & more!