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Christmas around the world: in Africa
ByfeatherWhether rich or poor, Christians across the African continent celebrate Christmas with joy and enthusiasm. Celebrations focus on the religious aspect of the holiday, followed by spirited processions punctuated by dancing and singing. In Zaire: Travelers believe that Christmas in Zaire should be called "the…
The Star of Bethlehem
BymissionThe Star of Bethlehem features in the Nativity story, as mentioned in a passage in the Gospel of Matthew. This star is said to have guided the Magi, who had come from the East, to Jerusalem, where they met King Herod of Judea, and to have asked him where the King of the Jews was who…
How to easily create a Christmas decor atmosphere
ByfeatherIt only takes a few touches of originality and color to create a festive Christmas atmosphere in our homes. Here are some easy suggestions to achieve this: Colors For your decorations (both the rooms and the tree), first choose traditional combinations of colors that blend harmoniously, such as red and…
Recipe: How to make chocolate truffles?
ByfeatherWho can resist a box of chocolate truffles made by someone they love? The recipe is much easier to make than you might think. Here are all the details for making delicious Christmas truffles. Ingredients: First, 250 grams of quality dark chocolate, then 125 grams…
Story: The Miracle of the Two Christmas Trees
ByfeatherOnce upon a time, there was a poor child who, on Christmas Eve, tried to sell two small Christmas trees by knocking on every door in his village. Invariably, he was told that it was too late for that since the tree had already been put up in the house. "You'll come back next year!" they finally told him in front of...