Category «Christmas Around the World»
Can You Send Christmas Cards to Non-Christians?
Christmas is, of course, a Christian celebration. The word Christmas is a shortened form of “Christ’s mass”, and it celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s also known, less commonly, as the Feast of the Nativity. There’s no doubt that Christmas has evolved from its early roots, and is now celebrated primarily as a gift-giving …
10 Selected Designs for Views of London
Horse Guards Parade This is a landscape card with a gloss finish. It depicts the Horse Guards in the snow on the parade ground just off Whitehall, used for the trooping of the colour for the Queens official birthday and other ceremonial events. The red capes and black horses stand out against the snow and …
When Are the Christmas Post Cut-Off Dates for 2021?
The lead up to Christmas can feel quite overwhelming, especially if you’ve got a large family or a huge circle of friends. With so much to do, it can be hard to know where to start. One of the first things that people do in the lead up to Christmas is to buy, write and …
Why Does Father Christmas Wear Red on Christmas Cards?
Everyone’s familiar with the festive character of Father Christmas (also known as Santa Claus). Most of us spent the first eight or nine years of our life waiting in awe for him to come down the chimney and fill our stockings on Christmas Eve night. He’s such a popular character that you’re almost certain to …
The History of Christmas Cards
How Old are Christmas Cards? People have been sending Christmas cards for as long as anyone can remember. They’re a vital part of any Christmas: they keep us in touch with distant relatives, they allow us to send small gifts to people (like money or gift cards), and they’re fun to fill out and send. …
Christmas Traditions Celebrated Around the World
Christmas Traditions Celebrated Around the World Christmas traditions celebrated around the world vary from country to country. The Christmas traditions we are most used to include lighting and decorating Christmas trees, hanging advent wreaths, Christmas carols, Christmas stockings and depicting the birth f Jesus Christ. Sending and receiving Christmas cards and presents are also a …
Top 3 Places to Go on Holiday at Christmas
Dealing with the Christmas Rush
Dealing with the Christmas Rush Christmas is one of the busiest, most stressful and most competitive times for any business so it is important to make sure that you take the time to start preparing for the season as soon as possible. Preparing for the Christmas period will allow your business to run smoothly and …