Stories and Traditions

After mistletoe, holly is probably the most festive flower there is. Its evergreen nature means its leaves are more thick-skinned than most other flowers and shrubs, giving it an

As told in the Bible, Jesus was visited by Magi (although not specifically three) in Bethlehem, who gave him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. But while

In Germany, Christmas celebrations are largely based around the period of Advent in December, and several types of Advent calendars are used in German homes. As

Arguably the best known Christmas carol that nobody knows the words to, the 12 Days of Christmas has become so popular in recent years that

Christmas time in Sweden is celebrated a little differently to the rest of Europe. Instead of having the 25th of December or the Feast of the

As Christmas meals go in the Anglophone world, poultry is pretty standard. If there’s no turkey on the table at dinner, it’s almost guaranteed that chicken,

While Santa’s sleigh has always been pulled by reindeer, it wasn’t until 1939 that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer joined the team. But while Rudolph’s bright red nose