New at Christmas Across The Globe August 17, 2005
I have started a new site at Christmas across The Globe.
Home - Ancient Christmas Celebrations
Christmas may very well be the oldest holiday that is shared across the many cultures of the world; it is traditionally celebrated during the winter season (or even the warm summer season if you count Australia, where Christmas is celebrated as an official holiday).
Christmas Adventures
It was Wednesday, three p.m. This was the last errand I needed to run before I could head out of town. Excitement was building and a smile was plastered on my face. The family traveled every year to the cabin for Christmas. I had been working all week clearing up loose ends at work so I could enjoy five whole days of vacation. My head filled with silly anecdotes of past holidays as I drove to the grocery storm. The snow was blowing, swirling and dancing until I could barely see the road. My jeep swerved a little in the grocery store parking lot. The weatherman as usual was wrong. The storm was not due until later that night. “Oh great,” I have a two hour drive in this, it will be midnight before I get there.”
Christmas Baskets
For many years I have been looking for alternatives to Christmas shopping. I find the crowds annoying, the pushing and shoving unnecessary and parking a nightmare. Having to buy all those presents in a few days shopping after working all day or on a Saturday when everyone and his cousin is doing the same thing takes away from the joy of really appreciating the true meaning of Christmas. I made a plan to do things differently.
Christmas In England
The people of England are well known for their Christmas celebrations, dating back to the legendary King Arthur who made" merrie" in York in 521 celebrating with "minstrels, gleemen, harpers, pipe-players, jugglers, and dancers." Except for the brief period of the Republic under Cromwell, England has always been a special place for Christmas, and made even more so by the famous Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".
Christmas In Germany: A Special Time of Year
Christmas in Germany is a special time of the year, and a treat for an American, especially if you have German friends who will invite you into their home for the season. Germany is predominantly Lutheran in the north, and Catholic in the south in the province of Bavaria, but the traditions in both parts of the country are very similar. And, since the Christmas tree is a German invention, a Christmas tree of spruce or fir will be found in every home. In fact, many homes will have more than one Christmas tree, and some have several. The preparations for the Christmas season will begin on December 6th when families will begin making gifts and decorations, and baking special spiced cakes and cookies for the season.
Home - Ancient Christmas Celebrations
Christmas may very well be the oldest holiday that is shared across the many cultures of the world; it is traditionally celebrated during the winter season (or even the warm summer season if you count Australia, where Christmas is celebrated as an official holiday).
Christmas Adventures
It was Wednesday, three p.m. This was the last errand I needed to run before I could head out of town. Excitement was building and a smile was plastered on my face. The family traveled every year to the cabin for Christmas. I had been working all week clearing up loose ends at work so I could enjoy five whole days of vacation. My head filled with silly anecdotes of past holidays as I drove to the grocery storm. The snow was blowing, swirling and dancing until I could barely see the road. My jeep swerved a little in the grocery store parking lot. The weatherman as usual was wrong. The storm was not due until later that night. “Oh great,” I have a two hour drive in this, it will be midnight before I get there.”
Christmas Baskets
For many years I have been looking for alternatives to Christmas shopping. I find the crowds annoying, the pushing and shoving unnecessary and parking a nightmare. Having to buy all those presents in a few days shopping after working all day or on a Saturday when everyone and his cousin is doing the same thing takes away from the joy of really appreciating the true meaning of Christmas. I made a plan to do things differently.
Christmas In England
The people of England are well known for their Christmas celebrations, dating back to the legendary King Arthur who made" merrie" in York in 521 celebrating with "minstrels, gleemen, harpers, pipe-players, jugglers, and dancers." Except for the brief period of the Republic under Cromwell, England has always been a special place for Christmas, and made even more so by the famous Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol".
Christmas In Germany: A Special Time of Year
Christmas in Germany is a special time of the year, and a treat for an American, especially if you have German friends who will invite you into their home for the season. Germany is predominantly Lutheran in the north, and Catholic in the south in the province of Bavaria, but the traditions in both parts of the country are very similar. And, since the Christmas tree is a German invention, a Christmas tree of spruce or fir will be found in every home. In fact, many homes will have more than one Christmas tree, and some have several. The preparations for the Christmas season will begin on December 6th when families will begin making gifts and decorations, and baking special spiced cakes and cookies for the season.
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