Caring for a Christmas Cactus Christmas cacti grow quite large, usually reaching a length of five to seven feet. Most cactus thrive in a bright, well-lit room with an average light output of about 12 to 15 hours per day. A high-energy drink, such as […]
How do you make Christmas special? Build a Gingerbread House Gingerbread houses are a beloved Christmas tradition. Young and old alike get excited to decorate a gingerbread house and eat the fruits of their labor. They also serve as a great way to build memory-making […]
La Saint-Sylvestre – New Year’s Eve There’s no association between New Year’s Eve and Saint Sylvestre, who was Pope from 314 to 335 A.D., his name is given to the celebration because December 31 is his feast day. And it’s called la Saint-Sylvestre because […]
The most popular Christmas idioms Be no angel- sometimes behave badly Christmas comes but one in year – used as an excuse for over indulgence, whether on food or on gifts, on the basis that it doesn’t happen often Cold turkey – nothing to do with […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Wrapping Christmas Presents What You Need to Get Wrapping Let’s start with the basics. Don’t forget to bring scissors, paper, a wrapping template, and tape. The first step is choosing the paper. Choose a paper that gives the gift’s recipient a […]
LA LÉGENDE DE SAINT NICOLAS Selon la légende,3 petits enfants partis glaner aux champs se perdirent sur le chemin du retour. Ils aperçurent de la lumière sortir des fenêtres d’une maison. Ils se rapprochèrent et frappèrent à la porte. Un homme leur ouvrit la porte […]
The Legend of Saint Nicholas Long ago, in a far off land known today as Turkey, there was a boy named Nicholas. Nicholas was a person who created numerous miracles and accomplished many good deeds. As a teenager, Nicholas inherited a vast fortune, but he […]
Few holiday shopping issues are as daunting as coming up with Christmas gift ideas for teenagers. A Few Christmas Gift Ideas for Teenagers: Although many families like to give a lot of presents to children and teens, more doesn’t always equal better. That old chestnut […]
Homemade Christmas Gifts: Craft Your Affection Looking for a gift for a child but aren’t sure what to get? Get creative with a handmade Christmas present for a child and one which will keep them entertained! Make a spider web out of toilet paper tubes, […]