Articles related to "December 25th"

Almost all accepted Christmas celebrations are traced to Near Eastern, Roman, and pagan barbarian cultures that were adopted by the Church to legitimize December 25th.

Christmas is really a latter day tradition. Harvest festivals have always surrounded the winter solstice.

If you are thinking of having a non-traditional Christmas dinner this year, skip the relatives and friends. Share this colorful meal with just one special someone.

Every year, families go on autopilot as they perform Christmas traditions without knowing why. Here is the history behind some of the most beloved yuletide traditions.

An advent calendar doesn't have to be filled with little chocolates to be fun. Use materials found around the house or from the dollar store to make this holiday project.

The modern version of Christmas is an amalgam of many pagan traditions from early civilizations, especially that of the ancient Romans.

Winter Solstice has been celebrated in cultures all over the world for centuries. Learn the history behind this celebration of the coming of the light.

Churches across the United States are having Blue Christmas services as a way of acknowledging personal struggles during a season filled with hope and merriment.

Every holiday season movie audiences have come to expect prominent film releases and this season will be no exception.

New Year, although it falls on January 1st for followers of the Gregorian calander, this is not the case across the world.

A list of official 2009 federal holidays, the exact dates they fall on, and days the post office will be closed (no mail delivery).

Shipping a package to a loved one in time for the Christmas holiday requires planning. So what service do customers use to meet their holiday budget and deadline?

Although Christmas has become largely commercialized, the question still remains as to whether or not Christians should celebrate. Does Christmas have pagan origins?

Bulgarian Christmas traditions involve fasting, the singing of carols, special foods like kolak, as well as other practices historically a part of the holiday celebration

The Hoobs, a hit show in the UK, is coming to PBS Sprout. Check out the "Happy Hooby Marathon" on December 25th to meet The Hoobs--Tula, Groove, Iver, and Roma.

Learn 2009 postal holidays; what days U.S. won't get mail delivery. Find out if the post office is closed on Fourth of July or Memorial, New Year's & Thanksgiving Days.

Monogrammed gifts are not necessarily expensive, if you know where to look. How to find low cost gifts you can personalize.

Goa is India's most popular beach holiday destination and a great place for a beach Christmas. Tourists from around the world gather to Goa on Christmas.

Kid inspired around the world lesson plans to teach students about the Christmas season, while reinforcing language, math, and geography skills.

George Clooney (at least his agent) has confirmed that he has taken title role in animated film The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Wes Anderson will direct Roald Dahl adaptation.

Most people who celebrate Christmas include in their decorating some kind of tree decorated with baubles and lights. It is an old tradition whose origin is unclear.

The origin of Boxing Day was to remove all boxes from the home after Christmas Day. True or False

Architect Frank Gehry's swirling titanium building is reason enough to come to Bilbao, in Spain's Basque Country.

The Christmas Bird Count takes place in late December or early January in locations in North, Central, and South America. Data aids research and conservation efforts.

Celebrating the New Year when we do is a relatively new thing for our culture. However, the New Year is not a new holiday, it has some very old roots.

Christmas giving brings in billions of dollars to the world economy each year. But where did this orgy of spending on our loved ones begin?

Climatologists and meteorologists use historical data collected from weather records over the past 45 years in the U.S. and Canada, to predict snow on Christmas Day.

Located in on Vancouver Island Canada, Butchart Gardens hosts its annual Magic of Christmas celebration with light displays, skating and live entertainment.

Christmas is a collection of customs that have their origins in many countries. Knowing their background can be a great conversation starter over Christmas.

Featuring famous celebrities whose passing away falls on Christmas Day, December 25th. They include Joan Miro, Charlie Chaplin, W.C. Fields, Karel Capek, and Yoshihito.

One of the most famous holiday traditions from Austria is the popular Christmas carol, Silent Night.

Christmas in Sweden goes back to pagan festivals relating to Thor and Saint Lucia. Sweden has developed many holiday traditions, many of which are still practiced today.

Take the stress out of buying Christmas presents this year. Here are some tips to help bring joy to the holiday season when it comes to shopping for family and friends.

Christmas traditions today in the U.S. have certain underlying themes that originated from the first Dutch and British settlers of New Jersey in the early 1700s.

Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.

Learn how Latter-day Saints celebrate Christmas, typical Mormon Christmas traditions, and what the Book of Mormon says about the very first Christmas.

General George Washington proved to be a decisive military leader during the War for Independence, and one who benefited from luck as well.

It may take an entire day to explore because the Calgary Zoo has so many exotic animals waiting to be discovered around each corner.

Christmas is coming! Slip one of these vintage flicks into your DVD player to get in the proper mood for the season.

Christmas was originally a pagan festivity and every symbol from the tree to gifts and lights to feasts has its roots in a celebration of the earth.

Overspending wildly on credit cards over the annual holiday season is not unusual and it leaves many people with a depressing amount of debt when the new year arrives.

January 6th is a special day in many countries and cultures--and is celebrated with various traditions all over the world.

The birth of Jesus according to the gospels of Matthew and Luke, and the significance of Nativity.

Check out the new trailer for Disney's return to cel animation, The Princess and the Frog. Movie comes out December 25th.

The best of cinematic biopics and romances round out the year-end offerings for this holiday season.

Church holidays fall into distinct seasons, each of which celebrates a period in the life of Christ or the Early Church. Do you know your seasons?

Need to find a gift for that hiker friend or backpacking relative? Check out these holiday gift ideas.

The Toronto Zoo is open 364 days a year, which makes it a great Ontario winter destination and fun day trip for the whole family.

With the recent downturn, many people are worried about how they will fund Christmastime. However, it is possible to have an enjoyable Christmas without breaking the bank

Twelfth Night has long been associated with the visitation of Magi from the East, but Epiphany also recounts the baptism of Jesus and his first miracle at Cana.