Tag: traditions

Zwetschgenmännla – Prune People

Day 24 – Zwetschgenmännla – Prune People “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink:... Read More

History Of The Yule Log

Day 23 – History of the Yule Log “The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over... Read More

What Exactly IS Wassailing?

Day 22 – Wassailing “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.” Proverbs 10:22 Wassailing is a very... Read More

How Turkey Became Christmas Food

Day 21 – How Turkey Became a Christmas Food “The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.”... Read More

Christmas Trees And Their History

Day 20 – Christmas Trees “All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” John 1:3  Evergreen... Read More

The History of Sugar Plums

Day 19 – The History of Sugar Plums “My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:” Proverbs 24:13  Sugar... Read More

The History of Christmas Stockings

Day 18 – The History of Christmas Stockings “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running... Read More

The Story of Father Christmas

Day 17 – The Man Behind the Story of Father Christmas “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which... Read More

What Is A Secret Santa?

Day 16 – Secret Santa “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” II Corinthians 9:15 Secret Santa is a way of giving gifts anonymously.... Read More

Christmas, Snow And Ice?

Day 15 – Snow and Ice “For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the... Read More