Christmas

Contents1 Epiphany Traditions in Italy 2 The Feast of the Magi in Spain 3 Epiphany Traditions in Europe 4 Magi-Themed Poems for Children  In Italy and across Europe, the Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, is celebrated on 6 January. Here’s how it is observed and why it is also…

Contents1 The Infant Jesus of Prague2 The Holy Child of Atocha3 The Santo Niño de Cebu The figure of Baby Jesus transcends the nativity scene and our childhood imagination. As a symbol of salvation and hope, it has been central to art and devotion for…

Contents1 I Will Follow Him2 White Christmas3 Astro del Ciel4 Tu scendi dalle stelle5 O Come All Ye Faithful6 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen7 Joy to the World From traditional English, German, and French Christmas carols to Gospel and Italian carols, Christians have sung their…

This year again, Shabby Chic Christmas is one of the top choices for many. But how do you choose Shabby-style Christmas decorations? A Shabby Chic Christmas? This year, more than ever, decorating your home for the holidays with this style, which evokes the past and…

Contents1 Innsbruck Christmas Markets2 Lugano Christmas Markets3 Füssen Christmas Markets4 Valkenburg Christmas Markets5 Nuremberg Christmas Markets6 Zurich Christmas Markets Stalls illuminated by colourful lights, handcrafted products, gourmet specialities, parades, and music. The atmosphere of Christmas markets in Europe is an essential magic for the Festive…

Contents1 Indoor LED Christmas Lights2 Outdoor LED Christmas Lights3 How to Calculate the Consumption of Christmas Lights String lights and outdoor decorations, twinkling fairy lights, and multicoloured cascades. In this time of energy alarm, discovering how much Christmas lights consume will be a pleasant surprise.…

Gifts for children, traditional sweets, processions, and songs. Here’s where Santa Lucia is celebrated and how each country honours her. On 13 December, Santa Lucia, the young Christian martyr whose name means light (from the Latin “lux”), is celebrated in many parts of the world.…

Zampognari are among the most well-known and beloved characters of the Neapolitan Nativity scene. But how did these figures so dear to folklore come about? Among the countless characteristic characters that animate the Neapolitan Nativity scene, there is a particular ‘couple’ that can never be…

In a small box or a mug, hung on the tree as decorations, or nestled in a walnut shell. Miniature Nativity Scenes are little treasures that warm the home and enhance the Christmas atmosphere. Who said that setting up a Nativity Scene at home requires…

Contents1 Nuovi Orizzonti (New Horizons) Community Products2 The products of the Mato Grosso project3 Products of the monasteries Solidarity gift ideas for a better Christmas for everyone, near and far. Our selection Choosing solidary gift ideas for Christmas is an ethical choice that brings joy…

Minimalist style and attention to natural materials. Spiral Christmas Trees are a modern trend, imbued with a distinctly Nordic flavour. When we talk about Spiral Christmas Trees, the first thought we associate with them is Scandinavian, or Nordic, style. Not because every Nordic-style Christmas Tree…

Contents1 Putz Houses: The Cardboard Houses2 Ideas for Creating Your Own Putz House3 Christmas Villages for Every Need Miniature Christmas villages: a blend of tradition and innovation, a unique way to decorate your home and celebrate Christmas Christmas has always been a unique and special…

Contents1 Arabian-Palestinian Nativity Scene2 Miniature Nativity Scene3 Neapolitan Nativity Scene4 Stylised Nativity Scene5 Nordic Nativity Scene6 Deruta Terracotta Nativity Scene Miniature and large Nativity scenes, figurines made of terracotta, porcelain, and metal. A variety of Nativity models for every preference and taste in keeping with…

Contents1 Electric Rivers, Cascades, and Fountains for Nativity Scenes2 Modular and Customisable Rivers3 DIY Nativity Scene River Rivers, ponds, cascades, fountains. The key word is just one: Nativity Scene water effect. Here are three simple methods suitable for all needs for your DIY Nativity Scene.…

Contents1 Empty Advent Calendars at Holyart2 Advent Calendars with Sweets3 Advent Calendars with Jewellery Advent calendars are always cherished gifts, not only for children but for everyone, adding extra excitement to the countdown to Christmas. Christmas is, above all, the end of a wait. A…

Contents1 For the Base, Houses, and Huts: Cardboard and Cork for Nativity Scenes2 For Flooring and Roofs: Straw and Moss for Nativity Scenes3 Nativity Scene Lighting Building DIY Nativity Scene huts with cork, using artificial moss for the Nativity Scene, choosing lights for the Nativity…

The scarabattola is midway between the devotional image and the art object. This is how this ancient and still current art was born. The name scarabattola has a bizarre, even funny sound, especially considering that what it refers to as funny really has nothing at…

Contents1 Is the Christmas star poisonous?2 Was Santa invented by Coca-Cola?3 What are the origins of the Christmas tree?4 Who is the Befana?5 Did the Comet Star guide the Magi? Everything you know (or think you know) about the Holidays. 5 false myths about Christmas to…