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Legends associated with Christmas Eve and the celebration of Christmas
BymissionAlthough their origins are unknown, a few legends circulate around the world on Christmas Eve, mainly during Midnight Mass. Some are terrifying, while others are quite astonishing. But whatever the case, these legends still circulate, and old people take great pleasure in telling them to children...
But where do Christmas stories come from?
ByfeatherThe first Christmas tales were sung more than told, by the troubadours of the Middle Ages. The elders began to spread them around the vigil, shortly before Christmas mass. These were tales inspired by the Gospels, developed around sacred history and the Nativity. At the same time, in the cottages, people exchanged...
The best travel destination for Christmas
ByfeatherAccording to CNNGo, CNN's travel site, Reykjavik is THE perfect Christmas destination. However, it must be said that competition was fierce against other dream destinations such as Nuremberg in Germany, Salzburg in Austria, Sydney in Australia, and New…
Tradition: Where does the custom of kissing under the mistletoe come from?
ByfeatherMistletoe is known to remain green and alive when the trees from which it comes appear dead, so it has always been credited with somewhat magical properties. Mistletoe symbolizes peace, happiness, and health. No one knows exactly when this tradition of kissing under the mistletoe began in ancient times...
Christmas Music: Wonderful Christmastime
BymissionFormer Beatles member Paul McCartney claims to be not only the author and performer of Wonderful Christmastime, but also the only musician to play all the instruments featured in this Christmas song. Recorded in 1979, it had little success in the United States, but in McCartney's home country, it still managed to…
The Legend of the Poinsettia
ByfeatherThis custom of giving a Poinsettia at Christmas comes to us from Mexico. The following legend is linked to this magnificent plant. Once upon a time... there was a very poor young girl named Pepita. She was very sad as she walked to church on the evening of December 24th, because she had no gifts to offer...