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Have a Frostmas Party I’m a big fan of Winter and of good ol’ Jack Frost. When they characterized him as a rascal in the third Santa Clause movie, I thought that was just marvelous. Martin Short’s portrayal of Jack … Continue readingHave a Frostmas Party
Feast of Stephen, Boxing Day and Candy Cane Day How time flies! Christmas has come and gone, but we’ve got 11 more days of Christmas to celebrate before calling the holiday a done deal. Feast of Stephen The Feast of … Continue readingFeast of Stephen, Boxing Day and Candy Cane Day
St Nicholas Day St. Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in what is now Turkey. He was known for his generosity during his lifetime. Over the centuries, the legends of his kindness and gift-giving have given birth to the character … Continue readingSt Nicholas Day
Christmas Around the World Christmas in the Birthplaces of Traditions — Israel, Germany and England Christmas as we celebrate it today is a culmination of centuries of traditions. These traditions are religious and secular and they came from various countries around … Continue readingChristmas Around the World
Christmas is Over? Not so fast… Take a quick look at my little video rant on the topic and I’ll discuss some of the particulars below: Okay, back to the blog rant. Christmas is a Liturgical Season As I … Continue readingChristmas is Over? Not so fast…
The Christmas Holiday – Many Holiday Traditions Christmas is a yearly holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus and many families exchange Christmas gifts. It is celebrated on December 25th. There are many holiday traditions including Christmas dinner, sending … Continue readingThe Christmas Holiday – Many Holiday Traditions