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Aug 02
Christmas cartoons have a special kind of holiday magic. Snow-covered villages, flying reindeer, talking snowmen, twinkling North Poles, and larger-than-life Christmas adventures somehow feel even more enchanting when they’re animated. Some of the best Christmas cartoon movies have been holiday traditions for generations, while newer animated films such as Klaus and Arthur Christmas are quickly …
Nov 05
Few Christmas treats feel quite as festive as a plate piled high with beautifully decorated gingerbread cookies. Gingerbread people, stars, Christmas trees, snowflakes, candy canes, and other holiday shapes instantly make a kitchen feel ready for Christmas. These traditional Christmas gingerbread cookies are warmly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and a touch of cardamom, …
Oct 30
There’s something about the scents of Christmas that can instantly make a home feel more festive. The fresh aroma of evergreen, the sweetness of orange, and the warm spice of cinnamon and clove can bring back memories of decorated trees, holiday baking, cozy evenings, and Christmas mornings. Essential oils make it easy to bring those …
Oct 28
There’s something extra magical about coloring Santa Claus at Christmastime. With his fluffy beard, bright red suit, overflowing sack of presents, and unmistakable holiday cheer, Santa is one of the most fun Christmas characters to bring to life with crayons, markers, or colored pencils. These Santa Claus coloring pages include a delightful mix of cute …
Oct 28
Christmas in Spain has its own unmistakable soundtrack. Alongside church bells, family gatherings, bustling Christmas markets, and the excitement of Three Kings Day, you’ll hear villancicos—traditional Christmas songs that have been part of Spanish holiday celebrations for generations. Some are gentle songs about the Nativity. Others are lively, rhythmic tunes made for clapping, dancing, and …
Oct 24
Few Christmas treats capture the warmth of the season quite like Nuremberg Lebkuchen. Fragrant with cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, honey, citrus, and toasted nuts, these classic German Christmas cookies are wonderfully soft, richly spiced, and perfect for a holiday cookie platter. Unlike the familiar American gingerbread cookie, Nuremberg-style lebkuchen is especially nutty and tender. Ground …
Oct 23
Christmas is celebrated in countless ways around the world, but one of the simplest ways to share the joy of the season is with a cheerful “Merry Christmas!” Whether you’re writing Christmas cards to friends overseas, traveling during the holidays, learning a new language, or simply curious about Christmas traditions around the world, it can …
Oct 19
Christmas in Mexico is filled with color, music, faith, family gatherings—and some truly wonderful food. For many Mexican families, the biggest Christmas meal is enjoyed on Nochebuena, or Christmas Eve, on December 24. The exact menu varies enormously from one household and region to another. One family may sit down to turkey and bacalao, another …
Oct 14
Few holiday experiences capture the magic of Christmas quite like wandering through a traditional European Christmas market. Historic squares glow beneath thousands of twinkling lights, wooden chalets overflow with handmade ornaments and gifts, and the winter air carries the irresistible scents of gingerbread, roasted nuts, mulled wine, and freshly baked pastries. Christmas markets have been …
Oct 09
Christmas has gathered an extraordinary cast of characters over the centuries. Some come from the biblical story of the Nativity, others from old European folklore, and still others developed from regional traditions surrounding Saint Nicholas, gift-giving, winter, and the celebration of Christmas itself. Santa Claus may be the most recognizable Christmas character today, but he …
