A Christmas gift for the loved one
Christmas holidays
Everyone loves Christmas, kids love it, babies fancy Santa Claus, and let's face it- even grownups are mad about it, whether it's the perfect time off from work, another crazy party, family reunions, or just spending a special time with the loved one.
The streets of your city are sparkling with those Christmas lights, decorations, Christmas trees, you see a shop crying to feel lighter off all those baubles and wreaths, tinsels, beads, bows, sparkly lights hanging on the windows, but that's impossible, it's Christmas, time of snow, time of sparkles, time of love and time of fun. You feel like from a fantasy where everything is perfect and everything is shiny.
But what happens when you don't get snow? What happens when it should snow, but it doesn't ? Well... human beings are so smart, we managed to create the artificial snow, so you can't miss it, you can not ruin the perfect Christmas. Leave the weather- because it is never the way you want it, it is Mother Nature. You may not see it falling from the clouds, from the sky, but you can have it surrounding your garden, your porch, at the bottom of your Christmas tree. And it looks great as a piece of decoration for your special holiday.
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The streets of your city are sparkling with those Christmas lights, decorations, Christmas trees, you see a shop crying to feel lighter off all those baubles and wreaths, tinsels, beads, bows, sparkly lights hanging on the windows, but that's impossible, it's Christmas, time of snow, time of sparkles, time of love and time of fun. You feel like from a fantasy where everything is perfect and everything is shiny.
But what happens when you don't get snow? What happens when it should snow, but it doesn't ? Well... human beings are so smart, we managed to create the artificial snow, so you can't miss it, you can not ruin the perfect Christmas. Leave the weather- because it is never the way you want it, it is Mother Nature. You may not see it falling from the clouds, from the sky, but you can have it surrounding your garden, your porch, at the bottom of your Christmas tree. And it looks great as a piece of decoration for your special holiday.
For the small ones...
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This is how Christmas started.
It's common knowledge that the Christmas holiday is based on the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christian Bible gives no exact day or year for his birth so the December 25th date is generally considered to be myth or at least passed down only through oral history. Detailed calculations by a monk resulted in the year of Jesus' birth being set. Sources included Roman history and references to Roman emperors in the New Testament books.
Some historians and students of religious history believe the date was miscalculated, but people around the world have continued to mark the birth of Jesus on December 25. In any event, this particular day became more than just a remembrance of this birth. It has become a major holiday, both social and religious in nature.
Late December was a time of celebration during the height of the Roman Empire. In fact, the 21st century holiday season surrounding Christmas has some roots in a pagan celebration called Saturnalia. This was a time of open celebration that bordered on being lawless. Some records indicate that this pagan festival was "converted" to a more Christian celebration by church leaders. This theory indicates that December 25 became the recognized date for Jesus birth as part of an agreement between Christian leaders and those who wanted to continue the pagan festival.
In some early churches of the United States, religious leaders transformed the idea of the festival into a Christian celebration. Other puritanical religious leaders took the opposite course and prevented church members from celebrating because the festival had pagan origins. Some populations in the U.S. and Europe used the festival dates and December 25 to continue traditions that bordered on criminal or at least licentious (no legal or moral restraint).
Through all of this mixed history, Christmas has survived as a major religious, social and commercial holiday. The pagan tradition of tree worship was transformed into the use of Christmas trees we know today. Lower-class citizens in Rome may have played a major part in the tradition of giving gifts during this season of celebration. According to written history of the Roman Empire, leaders demanded that people of the lower class shower the emperor with gifts in the latter part of December and in January.
Through the centuries the Christmas holiday has changed considerably, as populations around the world have adopted many of these traditions while abandoning the pagan connotations. This seasonal celebration has been given a new identity. It is now considered a time of peace, love and sharing.
Consider the history of Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas and by other names. Most historians of religious and social holidays point to a church bishop named Nicholas as the original "Saint Nicholas." What began as a small cult centered on this one man grew to globe-spanning proportion. Major churches adopted the tradition of gift-giving, using Nicholas as the person responsible for spreading joy and treasures among the population.
A variety of cultural, religious and social customs have been combined over two centuries to make up the Christmas we celebrate today.
Some historians and students of religious history believe the date was miscalculated, but people around the world have continued to mark the birth of Jesus on December 25. In any event, this particular day became more than just a remembrance of this birth. It has become a major holiday, both social and religious in nature.
Late December was a time of celebration during the height of the Roman Empire. In fact, the 21st century holiday season surrounding Christmas has some roots in a pagan celebration called Saturnalia. This was a time of open celebration that bordered on being lawless. Some records indicate that this pagan festival was "converted" to a more Christian celebration by church leaders. This theory indicates that December 25 became the recognized date for Jesus birth as part of an agreement between Christian leaders and those who wanted to continue the pagan festival.
In some early churches of the United States, religious leaders transformed the idea of the festival into a Christian celebration. Other puritanical religious leaders took the opposite course and prevented church members from celebrating because the festival had pagan origins. Some populations in the U.S. and Europe used the festival dates and December 25 to continue traditions that bordered on criminal or at least licentious (no legal or moral restraint).
Through all of this mixed history, Christmas has survived as a major religious, social and commercial holiday. The pagan tradition of tree worship was transformed into the use of Christmas trees we know today. Lower-class citizens in Rome may have played a major part in the tradition of giving gifts during this season of celebration. According to written history of the Roman Empire, leaders demanded that people of the lower class shower the emperor with gifts in the latter part of December and in January.
Through the centuries the Christmas holiday has changed considerably, as populations around the world have adopted many of these traditions while abandoning the pagan connotations. This seasonal celebration has been given a new identity. It is now considered a time of peace, love and sharing.
Consider the history of Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas and by other names. Most historians of religious and social holidays point to a church bishop named Nicholas as the original "Saint Nicholas." What began as a small cult centered on this one man grew to globe-spanning proportion. Major churches adopted the tradition of gift-giving, using Nicholas as the person responsible for spreading joy and treasures among the population.
A variety of cultural, religious and social customs have been combined over two centuries to make up the Christmas we celebrate today.
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Who is Santa Claus?
Although St Nicholas is usually acknowledged as the 'original Santa Claus', we actually know vanishingly little about him for certain; indeed, his very existence has sometimes been called into question, due to the lack of secure references to him in contemporary sources. All that can be said with any degree of confidence is that St Nicholas probably lived in the fourth-century in the Lycian port of Myra, in the south-west of modern Turkey, and that he was a bishop. In addition, it is likely that he died on the 6 December, which was celebrated as his feast day in the medieval church calendar; later accounts also add that St Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea and was vocal in opposing the Arian heresy, which does not seem implausible. One of the earliest legends that was attached to his name tells how St Nicholas heard of a man who could not afford the dowries for his three daughters, with the result that he intended - regretfully - to send them to the brothel to work. St Nicholas saves them from this fate by throwing three bags of gold through their window at night: it is this tale which is often identified as the root of St Nicholas's reputation as a gift-giver. Whether or not this event, or something like it, really happened is entirely uncertain; however, it is more credible than some of the other tales told of St Nicholas. In this context it ought to be noted that, in the course of the development of his legend, St Nicholas does appear to have taken on some of the qualities/roles that originally belonged to the pagan deities Artemis and Poseidon.
It was the night before Christmas, when all through the house
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
Up to the house-top the coursers they flew
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His eyes -- how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The wink of his eye and a twist of his head
he stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS)
by Clement Clarke Moore
It was the night before Christmas, when all through the house
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;
Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!
As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,
Up to the house-top the coursers they flew
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.
And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.
He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
His eyes -- how they twinkled! His dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;
The wink of his eye and a twist of his head
he stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath;
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS)
by Clement Clarke Moore
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Christmas Must Haves
The Christmas Tree
The pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green the whole year round, representing the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven.
The Star
The star was the heavenly sign of promises long time ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment for His promise.
The Candle
The candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light, we are reminded of Jesus who fills our lives with light.
The Wreath
The wreath symbolizes the real nature of love- real love never ceases, like God's love which has no beginning or end.
Santa Claus
Santa Claus symbolizes the generosity and kindness we feel during the month of December.
The Holy Leaf
It represents immortality, and the crown of thorns worn by Jesus.
The gift
God loved the world so much that he gave us his only Son, the wise man bowed before the Holy Baby and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The Sugar Cane
Represents the Shepherd's crook, the crook on the staff helps to bring back the lost sheep to the flock.
The Angel
The angels announced the glorious news of the birth of Jesus, the angels sang ' Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men.'
The Bell
The lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell and it should ring to guide us to God, the bell symbolizes guidance and return, it reminds us that we are all precious in the eyes of God.
The pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green the whole year round, representing the everlasting hope of mankind, all the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts turning toward heaven.
The Star
The star was the heavenly sign of promises long time ago. God promised a Savior for the world, and the star was the sign of fulfillment for His promise.
The Candle
The candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light, we are reminded of Jesus who fills our lives with light.
The Wreath
The wreath symbolizes the real nature of love- real love never ceases, like God's love which has no beginning or end.
Santa Claus
Santa Claus symbolizes the generosity and kindness we feel during the month of December.
The Holy Leaf
It represents immortality, and the crown of thorns worn by Jesus.
The gift
God loved the world so much that he gave us his only Son, the wise man bowed before the Holy Baby and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The Sugar Cane
Represents the Shepherd's crook, the crook on the staff helps to bring back the lost sheep to the flock.
The Angel
The angels announced the glorious news of the birth of Jesus, the angels sang ' Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace and good will toward men.'
The Bell
The lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell and it should ring to guide us to God, the bell symbolizes guidance and return, it reminds us that we are all precious in the eyes of God.
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Curious Gift Ideas
Do you want to make your own Christmas gifts?
only for the loved ones.
Do you have plenty of ideas for this Christmas?
Your family, your friends, your loved one would be amazingly surprised of the personalized gift that comes straight from your heart, without any change from the big gifts stores. Just make it your own and you will see how much fun it is when you create the special gift for the special person in your life.
Everyone knows the gift shelves from the store around the corner, it's such a cliche just to go and fill up your trolley with Christmas gifts.
Party decorating, jewelry making, Christmas tree ornaments, sewing, painting, if you are a specialist in any of these, or maybe all, try and put your ideas into practice for this special holiday.
With the right tools and with the right attitude you can create a special Christmas this year.
Christmas is most often a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate. It's a chance to quite literally 'deck the halls' and bring the festive cheer indoors. But unfortunately Christmas has also become a time when finances are stretched, which can bring extra strains and pressure that needn't otherwise exist.
Christmas doesn't have to be this way, and you certainly needn't spend a fortune on plushly decorating your home. There are so many frugal ways to elegantly make your own Christmas ornaments and decorations. Making your own Christmas decorations for the Christmas tree or room is easy, and a great way to indulge in Christmas cheer. You can also save even more money and create eco-friendly decorations by recycling materials. Kids and adults will love working together to create that holiday feel for a fraction of the price.
Your family, your friends, your loved one would be amazingly surprised of the personalized gift that comes straight from your heart, without any change from the big gifts stores. Just make it your own and you will see how much fun it is when you create the special gift for the special person in your life.
Everyone knows the gift shelves from the store around the corner, it's such a cliche just to go and fill up your trolley with Christmas gifts.
Party decorating, jewelry making, Christmas tree ornaments, sewing, painting, if you are a specialist in any of these, or maybe all, try and put your ideas into practice for this special holiday.
With the right tools and with the right attitude you can create a special Christmas this year.
Christmas is most often a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate. It's a chance to quite literally 'deck the halls' and bring the festive cheer indoors. But unfortunately Christmas has also become a time when finances are stretched, which can bring extra strains and pressure that needn't otherwise exist.
Christmas doesn't have to be this way, and you certainly needn't spend a fortune on plushly decorating your home. There are so many frugal ways to elegantly make your own Christmas ornaments and decorations. Making your own Christmas decorations for the Christmas tree or room is easy, and a great way to indulge in Christmas cheer. You can also save even more money and create eco-friendly decorations by recycling materials. Kids and adults will love working together to create that holiday feel for a fraction of the price.
How to make Christmas Decorations?
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500 Foam CHRISTMAS BEADS/HOLIDAY Arts & Crafts/KIDS ACTIVITY/Candy Cane/Snowflake/TREE/Bell/etc.
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Finding the ideal Christmas gift
Finding the perfect Christmas Gift for someone you love is easy with a large selection of gift ideas from both well known stores and online gift sites offering unique gifts.
This Christmas, why not treat the lovely ladies in your life to something extra special. Whether you're looking for your mum, your sister, your wife or your girlfriend, you can find that perfect Christmas gift.
Typically, it's the females in the family at Christmas that normally are the ones who do all the shopping, the organizing and the cooking to ensure that everyone has a magical Christmas and it all runs smoothly. If this is the case in your family, perhaps opting for Christmas gifts that encourage her to put her feet up after all her hard work, would be much appreciated.
For thoughtful or even romantic Christmas Presents for her, why not choose one of my favourites; the Name a Rose Gift Box. Naming a beautiful rose after her will show her just how much you care and is a Christmas Gift that will be treasured for years to come.
For those girls with a sweet tooth, why not give her a Retro Sweet Hamper? Full of all the best classic sweets from the year, this Christmas Gift is sure to get her taste buds tingling. Or if a glass (or two) of wine is more her thing, buy a bottle of Personalised Christmas Wine - Christmas Wreath Design make fantastic Christmas Gifts and can be engraved with a message of your choice to make them truly unique presents.
Whatever you choose for a Christmas gifts for her collection to spoil her this Christmas, you really can't go wrong.
For Him
Whether you're looking for something sports or music related, fun gadgets or games, or perhaps something that'll give him the real wow factor, you can find it, for sure.
If you want to score highly with your gifts this Christmas, there is a great range of sports gifts guaranteed to please any sports man. From personalized rugby or golf calendars to a tour round the stadium of their favourite football team, you'll buy the perfect gift that he'll bound to love.
For any green-fingered guys out there and staying on the Christmas theme, a Grow Your Own Christmas Tree is a great novelty Christmas Gift that's always a firm favourite with the boys. If you want to buy him something that'll make him giggle, the gift of Nothing, (perfect for the man who has everything!) the Flying Pig or the Signs for Senior Moments all make fantastic novelty Christmas Gifts for Him or hilarious
Stocking Fillers.
So whoever you're buying for this Christmas, whether it be your brother, your husband, your dad or your uncle, you're certain to find something to suit any man in the Christmas Gifts for Him and ensure they have a very merry Christmas!
For Your Favourite Couple
Sometimes when you're choosing Christmas presents for the whole family, it's often a good idea and cheaper to buy combined gifts for couples and sort two people's gifts in one! This always seems like a great idea at the time, but when it comes down to it, it's often trickier than you think to find something suitable for two.
Well, if this sounds like a common dilemma, take a look through fabulous Christmas gifts for couples - all perfect when purchasing presents for two. If they're a romantic sort of couple, how about something sweet like the Personalized His and Hers Calendar? Each of the 12 month's pages display romantic his and hers images featuring both their names, creating a truly unique gift.
Christmas Gifts for Couples with a Wild Side:
For something a bit special this Christmas, how about treating them to a fabulous gift experience? Choose from a whole host of fun filled activities including weekend breaks, adventure days or even relaxing pampering days.
Christmas Gifts for Couples with a Personalized Twist:
Sometimes sticking with old classics can be best with Christmas gifts for couples. How about choosing them a lovely bottle of bubbly complete with a personalized label on the bottle featuring both their names and wishing them a very merry Christmas? Add to this a set of personalized champagne flutes and you've got yourself a very lovely Christmas present for two.
Christmas Gifts for Couples with a Sweet Tooth:
If they've got a sweet tooth, then why not treat them to a delicious Chocolate Pizza to share or perhaps a Retro Sweet Hamper may be more their thing? If you're lucky, they may even open them on Christmas Day and share them out amongst the family.
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