Category : Christian Festivals

Christmas Markets in Germany

Germany is the home of many age old Christmas traditions. Germany is also famous for its Christmas markets which are set up in every town, village and city from the mid of November since the 15th century. These markets uphold the traditional Christmas spirit. The Nativity Scene is reconstructed. The streets are lit and decorated [...]

Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

Some age old Christmas traditions are still being followed but very few people know about their origins or how they got associated with Christmas. Some interesting Christmas traditions are as follows:
1. Kissing under the Mistletoe
An age old custom of Christmas is that whenever a man and woman meet under the mistletoe they kiss, the man [...]

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day

As the name suggests Thanksgiving Day is a day to thank the Lord for His bounties. It is basically a harvest festival. Thanksgiving Day is mainly celebrated in the U.S and Canada. It originated in the U.S in the early 17th century when colonist and Indian joined together to celebrate a good harvest after a [...]

Christmas Gifts for Men

Christmas Gifts for Men

Gone are the days when men dutifully accepted the utility items (socks, sweaters, shirts, and lighters) as Christmas gifts. Men today expect exciting gifts from the women they have spoils all through the year. To show your appreciation and express your love for that special man in your life, choose something truly exciting this year.
When [...]

Christmas Gifts for Women

Christmas Gifts for Women

Christmas is the time to tell those dear to you how much you love them and how important they are and what better way then a Christmas gift. Choosing the best Christmas gift for the special lady in their lives is what men dread the most. Women are difficult to please admit it. They are [...]

Christmas Gifts for Kids

Christmas Gifts for Kids

Its Christmas time and parents are worried what gifts to get for their children. Here are some ideas to guide you.
The best Christmas gift for children whether girls or boys no matter what age is computer games. When you choose a video game for your kids make sure that apart from the fun factor, [...]

Decorating a Christmas Tree

Decorating a Christmas Tree

The tradition of decorating a Christmas tree goes back to the 16th century when Christmas candies were used as decorations by the Germans. The Christmas food later gave way to candles, bells, glass balls, light bulbs and many other glittering ornaments.
Decorating a Christmas tree is one of the most enjoyable activities of Christmas. The decorations [...]

Santa Claus

Santa Claus

Santa Claus also known as Father Christmas is perhaps the most popular figure among kids. He is a stout jolly old fellow with a white beard and wears a red suit. He lives in the North Pole. Santa Claus brings gifts for children on Christmas Eve. Children write to the Santa telling him what gifts [...]

It’s Christmas Time!!

It’s Christmas Time!!

As November ends, the preparations for Christmas pick up. The streets and malls are decorated with colored lights and wear a festive look. From the first week of December people start decorating their houses and yards. Multicolored ribbons, paper and plastic decorations and lights are seen everywhere. The Malls stay open till late night and [...]

Nativity of St John, the Baptist: June 24, 2009

Nativity of St John, the Baptist: June 24, 2009

St John, the Baptist was Jesus Christ’s cousin, who was born on June 24 as the first son of Jewish priest St. Zechariah and Elizabeth. St John’s birth was a miraculous event as they crossed the age of bearing children. Celebration of St John’s nativity is one of the oldest in the Christian religion where [...]

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