The christmas guide

Christmas sweater trends for cozy holiday looks

The soft heft of knitwear meets bright holiday styling in a way that makes dressing both comfortable and visually lively; a well-chosen Christmas sweater can anchor an outfit and lift the mood a...

Which countries celebrate Christmas?

A single holiday observed in many different ways, from midnight masses to summer barbecues, can reveal a surprising amount about local life and seasonal dress. In places where family dinners are...

How to make homemade ornaments

Handmade ornaments invite you to slow down, get your hands busy and create keepsakes that return to the tree year after year. They can be quick weekend projects or multi-step builds that let you...

Festive holiday drinks to warm your winter gatherings

Soft lighting, warmed rooms and sweater-weather gatherings set the stage for drinks that bring people together. A mix of hot spiced punches and lively sparkling cocktails helps shape the evening...

Fun Christmas traditions to try with the family

A living room full of laughter, quick games and a touch of silliness makes holiday evenings feel like a mini festival for the family. Mix familiar customs with new, interactive twists: hide a sm...

Christmas photo booth props

You arrive at a holiday gathering and find a corner where grandparents, teenagers and small children all take turns striking playful poses with reindeer antlers, oversized glasses and hand‑held ...

Christmas sweaters for dogs that spark holiday smiles

A row of wagging tails in colourful knits can brighten any family gathering, and dogs in Christmas sweaters often become the most photographed guests.

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Where does Christmas come from?

Where does Christmas come from? The short answer is layered: linguistic roots, northern midwinter rites, Roman December celebrations, and later Christian adaptation all played a part in shaping ...

Why is Christmas called Christmas?

Language, religion and seasonal customs all meet in one simple question: why is Christmas called Christmas? It is a query about words and meaning as much as about why a particular day became cen...

What is a yankee swap?

A festive party game that turns gift-giving into a mix of surprise, strategy and social interaction, a Yankee swap asks you to bring one anonymously wrapped present to a central pile and then ta...

How to decorate Christmas cookies: Family friendly tips

A bustling kitchen, a cooled batch of cookies and children waiting with small spoons: decorating Christmas cookies works best as a relaxed, shared activity that lets everyone join in at their ow...

How to make a yule log

If you are wondering how to make a yule log, think in terms of two festive approaches that deliver very different results: the chocolate bûche de Noël, a thin sponge rolled with a rich filling, ...

When is Christmas in Russia and why is it celebrated on January 7?

Quick answer: In Russia, Christmas is celebrated on 7 January because the Russian Orthodox Church marks the Nativity using the Julian calendar, which currently falls 13 days after 25 December on...

Winter solstice celebrations to cozy up in julesweaters

The longest night can become an occasion for warmth, light and slow rituals as you settle in wearing a Christmas sweater. Observe the winter solstice as the moment when Earth’s tilt makes daylig...

Disney Christmas sweaters that bring holiday magic

A living room full of laughter, a child pointing at a familiar mouse on a bright knit and relatives lining up for a family picture captures how Disney motifs turn a simple Christmas sweater into...

Funny Christmas socks that make great secret Santa gifts

Funny Christmas socks are the perfect low-risk Secret Santa pick: small, affordable and almost guaranteed to spark a smile whether you exchange gifts at the office or among close friends. They w...