Oh Christmas trees, oh Christmas trees. On the surface, it’s a little difficult to see what the association is between the seasonal celebration and our favourite festive
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
While they’re not ubiquitous, nativity scenes are a common feature throughout Christian homes during the festive period. For many, they’re a reminder that Christmas was originally intended as
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,
His Jewish heritage might make it seem like he’s not the most Christmassy of types, but singer-songwriter Bob Dylan still likes to embrace the holiday season like
While Santa’s sleigh has always been pulled by reindeer, it wasn’t until sixty four years ago that Rudolph joined the merry squad. The first mention
