Christmas is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. This feast was created by the pope to promote Christianity and remove pagan festivals celebrated at the winter solstice.
During the IVth century, the pope decided to bring the Christmas day on December 25th.
Christmas has always been represented by religious ceremonies and gifts and
greetings exchange.
Here [...]
The number 13 is considered unlucky for many in the West.
Not so for many Chinese!
Just like Westerners, Chinese do share a love of lucky numbers and other superstitious beliefs, although in quite a different manner.
It is part of the Chinese culture. You’ll be surprised to see how they are willing to part with tens or [...]
Beginning in Austria with the “Secession” in 1897, the new art movement spread immediately to Germany, became significant in interior decoration in France since the World War, and arrived in the United States after 1925. However, it had been preceded by certain voyages of discovery before the pioneers invaded the new territory.
Among these earlier [...]
Textile weaving is, with architecture, among the oldest of the arts, and dates from the earliest periods of history. It was understood in Egypt, and records are found showing that it was practiced at a remote period in the Far East. The Chinese developed the silk looms and wove brocades of such beauty that they [...]
Choosing Christmas gifts is a rewarding and pleasurable experience, however knowing which gifts to buy for those who are not spending the festive season close by can be daunting. Christmas hampers which include a host of well chosen contents to suit all ages and genders is the perfect gift solution for family and friends.
A fun [...]
Chocolates and wine continue to be top of the Christmas present gift list for many people. Family, friends and colleagues appreciate a box or hamper containing scrumptious chocolates and fine wines. The tradition of sending a beautifully presented hamper at Christmas continues to be the perfect way to provide a gift for people of all [...]
The history behind the elegant two tone gold jewelry dates back to the birth of Christ. It is known the world over for its beautiful craftsmanship and mesmerizing designs. Some say that the two tone gold jewelry collection is second only to the Egyptian. Let us go ahead and probe further to see what makes [...]
Long before the Elvis and County Music came along, the famous state of Tennessee was the home to huge communities of prehistoric people. According to archaeologists, the very first inhabitants of this place arrived in Tennessee at least 12,000 years ago i.e. shortly after the end of last ice era. Soon, these earliest settlers, reached [...]
The tradition of giving a hamper packed full of Christmas sweet and savoury treats was began in Victorian times when the wealthy estate owners present their workers with a wicker chest style box which contained a variety of home made preserves, chutneys and puddings. It is believed that the wicker hamper was used for two [...]
The tradition of feasting in December dates back thousands of years in countries in the northern hemisphere as part of winter solstice rituals to give thanks for the past year and to ensure that the next years harvests were successful. In England the feasting took part over twelve days with eating, drinking and making merry [...]
