Archive for August, 2006

The Christmas tree, symbol of Christmas

Christmas treeA Christmas tree is the most well known image of Christmas. It is decorated with many colorful lights and store bought in addition to home made decorations. Read more »

Christmas lights in and outdoor

Christmas lightsChristmas lights are placed inside and outside of many residences, buildings, and stores for the winter holidays Christmas lights are thought of as useful decorations for the holidays. They are also put on other types of Christmas decorations such as statues of Santa Claus. Read more »

The origins of Santa Claus

The origins of Santa Claus are varied and hard to pin down. One of the first origins of Santa Claus began in Turkey. Saint Nicholas of Turkey was known for his generosity of giving gifts and money to poor people. Read more »

What is an Advent calendar?

Christmas countdownAn Advent calendar is used as the symbol of Advent which is a holy season celebrated around Christmas time. Read more »

The Christmas dinner

Christmas turkeyThe Christmas dinner is usually eaten on Christmas day and it is generally the main event of that day. Christmas dinner is a meal in which the entire family gathers around the dining room table and eats the food together. Read more »

Christmas cards are gradually given out at Christmas time…

Christmas greetingsA Christmas card is a kind of greeting card given at Christmas time. It is usually decorated with Christmas themed decorations such as gingerbread and snowmen. Read more »

A popular party game: The white elephant gift exchange

White elephant gift exchangeThe white elephant gift exchange is a popular party game played in the winter time during the holidays of thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s. Read more »

The Christmas stocking tradition

Christmas stockingA Christmas stocking is an empty sock or a bag shaped in the form of a sock for children on Christmas day or Christmas Eve. Read more »

A famous Christmas poem called ‘The Night before Christmas’ or ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’

Christmas poem A Visit from St. Nicholas is a very well known Christmas poem that many people have read over the years. This is a poem that has been past down from generation to generation. Read more »

Welcome to the Christmas blog

Welcome to the Christmas Blog

Welcome!

In this blog you will find:

  1. Gifts ideas and tips
  2. Christmas traditions
  3. Arts and Crafts for the holiday season
  4. Fun stories about Christmas
  5. Christmas poems and stories
  6. Christmas recipes
  7. Fresh news and reviews

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Have a great 2006 Holiday Season !

The Christmas Gifts.net team.