Our blog has just been born… We are a team of three writers to feed Goal: – Share the magic of the holiday – Educate ourselves and you on the history and traditions surrounding the holiday – Provide gift ideas, it’s always a headache when the month of December…
Christmas 2011 Blognoel.com wishes you a Merry Christmas 2011 Best wishes to each of you for Christmas Eve. Be kind to one another! Christmas is useless if hatred and bitterness remain... forgive, reconcile... there is so much more joy in life when there is...
Christmas in the Caribbean lasts several days and is a joyous occasion. In the past, the festivities began well before December 25th. Traditions: From the end of November, the islanders begin to soak orange peels in rum and dry them in the sun. The typical...
Free Christmas Screensaver Merry Christmas 2010 to all Here are some samples from the site ecransdeveille.be Sparkling screensavers for your PC screens that are going to sleep. Some are accompanied by soft music. Windows PC Computing (all versions from Win 98 to Windows 7) Christmas tree, snowy landscapes, decorations… Download Charming Christmas landscape…
It must be said that the holiday season is not conducive to temperance. On the other hand, a well-informed person has the leisure to decide how many drinks they will allow themselves in the evening; especially if they have to drive after a heavy meal. Since ancient times, alcohol consumption has been associated with meetings...
The origins of this traditional Christmas carol, The First Noel, seem somewhat mysterious, and it is difficult to establish the precise year in which it was composed. However, it is believed that it could date back to the 18th century, or even earlier, although history cannot officially prove this. However, in 1823, the words of…
This old Christmas carol, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, is said to date back to the 18th century, although the exact year it was composed is unknown. However, it is known that the melody was published by a man named William B. Sandys in 1833, although he was not the author. As proof,…
Covered Christmas Market in Neuchâtel November 24, 2013 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Neuchâtel City Center Access map Neuchâtel Church The Neuchâtel craft fair (first of its name in this form) will present a wide range of artisans from the Neuchâtel region. Live candle making, painting, sewing, turning on…
During the holiday season, a special time to spend with family and friends, a trip to the cinema is often part of the program. Let's see what the big screen has to offer for Christmas. Mission Christmas: This animated film will be released on November 23. A co-production between Aardman Studios and Sony Pictures Animation,…
The 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...
Eva Longoria, former Desperate Housewives and ex-wife of Tony Parker, flirts with Santa Claus.
From the beginning of December, Christmas cards are sent to family and friends. These will be displayed on the walls until Three Kings' Day, January 6th. The many Christmas markets resound with the "Ho-Ho-Ho" of Santa Claus, and the facades of shops and stores are overflowing with lights to create...
Since not everyone eats meat, it's best to have at least a few dishes for vegetarian guests. Here's a great vegetarian recipe to add to your holiday table. Vegetarian Pie for 8-10 people Ingredients for the filling: 250 grams of thawed and drained spinach 275 grams of mushrooms of your choice 400 grams of…
In the United States, we would never dream of ending Christmas Eve without bringing Christmas Pudding to the table, a cold (no-bake) dessert inspired by the famous English Plum Pudding. According to historians, this traditional dessert dates back to the Middle Ages, but it is unknown in which part of the United Kingdom it was created. We know that plum pudding was…
A trick was played on Old Man Winter "Old Man Winter"...that's what the North American Indians called the cold season. For them, winter took the form of a very old giant with long, white hair. They were convinced that, every year, Old Man Winter settled in the forest...
Last year, the Coca-Cola Christmas Train toured several regions of France. The latest news is that Santa Claus has announced that he will be returning to service aboard his beloved transport. Ten French cities will be visited from December 16th to 29th. These include train stations in Paris, Lille, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, and Metz.
The santons that decorate European nativity scenes are said to have originated in Provence at the beginning of the 16th century. Indeed, just as a "living" nativity scene was presented in church to recall the Nativity, these small figures, called "santoun" (little saints), were created to adorn the Christmas nativity scene in Provençal families. In…
A few evergreen branches and natural decorations make the basis for a beautiful Christmas wreath to hang on a door or wall in any room of your home. Here are the steps to complete this easy project. Materials Two cardboard circles in the size of your choice A glue gun A roll of…
