How Poinsettias Became a Part of Christmas

Author: Santa | Filed under: Christmas Trivia, More Christmas Wednesday Sep 1,2010

Poinsettias are a flowering plant indigenous to southern Mexico and Central America, but they’ve become a common symbol of Christmas in America and around the world. How did this bright red plant become associated with the holidays? According to Wikipedia, the plant’s association with Christmas began in Mexico in the 16th century, where legend tells [...]

The Burning of the Yule Log Brings Good Luck

Author: Santa | Filed under: Christmas Trivia, More Christmas Wednesday Sep 1,2010

It’s been a holiday tradition to burn a Yule log even before there was a Christmas. It signifies that it is time for friends and family to gather near for songs, stories and fun, and until the Yule log burns out, there’s no more working. In its beginnings, the Yule log was burned as a [...]

Christmas Movie Trivia

Author: Santa | Filed under: Christmas Humor, Christmas Trivia, Christmas Videos, Elves, More Christmas, Reindeer, Santa Claus Saturday Aug 7,2010

During the holidays, millions of families sit down to watch classic family holiday movies such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frosty the Snowman and others that have become part of our popular culture. But what do you really know about these movies? Here is some fun trivia. Remember the scene [...]

A Brief History Of German Christmas Ornaments

Author: Santa | Filed under: Christmas Trivia Monday Jun 14,2010

Decorating trees during what has become known as the Christmas season began in Germany during the early 1800‘s. Nuts coated with sugar, apples and other pieces of candied fruit hung among the evergreen branches were the first German Christmas ornaments. Ornaments cut from gingerbread dough and marzipan also became popular. Later eaten by the children, [...]

The Tradition of the Advent Wreath

Author: Santa | Filed under: Christmas Trivia Sunday Jun 13,2010

Long before the birth of Jesus Christ, wreaths were commonly used as a symbol of celebration and achievement. Laurel wreaths were used to crown the winners in the early Olympic games, and the tradition of bestowing wreaths upon the winners of sporting events is still followed today in some events, such as horse racing and [...]

Christmas Stockings History

Author: Santa | Filed under: Christmas Trivia Tuesday Jun 1,2010

Most cultures have some version of a Christmas stocking and there are many theories about the origin of the stockings left out for Santa to fill. History gives us no written records, so let’s look at some of the more interesting legends surrounding Christmas stockings history. One legend surrounding the origins of the Christmas stockings [...]

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