The Magi, known as Melchior, Balthazar, and Caspar, feature in most Christmas nativity scenes, alongside shepherds, sheep, a donkey, and an ox. Coming from foreign countries to pay homage to the baby Jesus, they each held a gift of great symbolic value:…
Christmas gift wrapping is important, especially when you really want to create a wow factor. Of course, the choice of wrapping paper and its decorations remains personal to everyone, especially since there is such a wide variety available. However, for the sake of appearance, it is best to avoid overly flashy packaging and not…
While traditional construction and board games still have many young fans, the trend this year is more towards touchscreen tablets, battle tops, and electronic games. 1) Megablue Ghostbusters THE toy of the year 2011! Nothing less. This new electronic game designed by the company Megablue is…
Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays around the world, and while some traditions are common to all countries, others are unique to each. Let's take a quick look around the world to discover each country's customs. In Germany, the Christmas tree is only decorated on December 24th, and it's the children...
Brian Wilson and Mike Love, both former members of the Beach Boys, released a Christmas song in 1963 that would go on to become a huge holiday hit. Popularized by the same group, Little Saint Nick quickly rose to number three on the US Billboard charts during…
Creating a magical Christmas atmosphere requires few elements and a little imagination. Here are some ideas to inspire you, if you haven't finished your decorations yet. Tips and tricks 1. Use lanterns, candles, and tealight holders on windowsills, tables, and the fireplace to add brightness. This twinkling will be reflected...
