Christmas legends

Christmas traditions keep the ghosts of Christmas' past alive. Discover the history behind 9 of your favorite Christmas Traditions.

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…

Legend of the Christmas Spider--although I hate spiders, I really like this!

Legend of the Christmas Nest

The Lost Female Figures of Christmas - Part I. Frau Holle. #Mythology

Mistletoe is a plant that grows on range of trees including willow, apple and oak trees. So why is it connected with Christmas and why do we kiss under it?

I love having good friends. Especially owl-loving, creative friends. When the postman brought this to the door one day last week, I knew w...

Gather up your short Christmas stories to help your kids read during the Christmas days that will help learn the true meaning of Christmas. Share and enjoy!

The safest and most inclusive global community of photography enthusiasts. The best place for inspiration, connection, and sharing!

Are you looking for Catholic Christmas crafts to make at home with your children? I've collected some of my very favorite ideas to make it easy for you! (Don't miss our Catholic Advent crafts for kids - loads of great possibilities there!) Catholic Christmas Crafts to Make - Nativity Each Christmas season, our family creates

The Legend of the Christmas Spider and Tinsel has fairly witchy beginnings Needless to say, I've created a graphic for it.

In 3...2...1... — Christmas traditions in Iceland are kind of...

The very first Christmas card was designed for the V&A's founding director, Henry Cole

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

Here's a look at some holiday characters who might not be familiar to Americans, but who play a big role in celebrations around the world.

This post is part of my 12 Days of a Christ-Filled Christmas. A few years ago, I was looking for […]