Christmas can be said to be a "rediscovered holiday" for Ukraine, at least in the eastern and central parts of the country. Indeed, during the Soviet era, it was no longer an official holiday in the country. Nine years ago, the custom of celebrating Christmas became official again. A religious holiday par excellence...
This charming tradition of hanging one or more stockings over the fireplace at Christmas comes to us from Holland. It dates back to the 16th century, when children would leave their hooves filled with hay in front of the fireplace for Saint Nicholas's reindeer. To thank the children for this thoughtful gesture, the saint...
Just like Santa Claus, Father Christmas is a character associated with this wonderful time of year. Like other legends, however, his origin is highly controversial. Indeed, there are several versions of this harsh character who accompanied Saint Nicholas to distribute punishments to children who had not...
Saint Nicholas, patron saint and protector of young children in Lorraine (France), is celebrated every December 6, especially in eastern and northern France, as well as in many European countries. The legend of Santa Claus was created from the character of Saint Nicholas. It is in some ways…
The tradition of giving gifts for Christmas or New Year's originated in the Christian world in the 18th century. While the context of this exchange was initially religious, it became much more festive over time. However, the way in which gifts are received varies from one country to another. In France:…
