If you’ve ever watched The Nightmare Before Christmas, then you know that Jack Skellington fell in love with Christmas. (And who can blame him.) In the Disney classic, Jack learns that Halloween and Christmas just don’t mix. But it seems that Disney may have got it all wrong. As many old traditions will tell, there’s a darker side to Christmas beyond the twinkling lights, … [Read more...] about Do You Know About the Dark Side of Christmas?
Traditions
Deck The Halls (In November): Why People Who Decorate Earlier For Christmas Are Happier
Do you get the itch to put up your Christmas decor before November is even halfway over? Maybe even before Halloween hits? You’re not alone. And if your family and friends tease or discourage you because you decorate for Christmas early, you can smugly send them this article. Many psychology experts say that decking the halls early can be highly beneficial to your mental … [Read more...] about Deck The Halls (In November): Why People Who Decorate Earlier For Christmas Are Happier
The Little Drummer Boy Challenge: The Weird Christmas Game You Need to Play
As the holiday season rolls around, there's something in the air aside from the scent of freshly baked cookies. It's the festive sound of Christmas music filling the streets, stores, and airwaves. From Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" to Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," it's impossible to escape the tunes that get us all in the holiday spirit. But amid the … [Read more...] about The Little Drummer Boy Challenge: The Weird Christmas Game You Need to Play
The Christmas Pickle: the Fun German Tradition No One in Germany Has Heard Of
Ah, Christmas! It's a season bursting with traditions, each more nostalgic and heartwarming than the last. We hang stockings by the fireplace – real, electric, or imagined. We bake gingerbread men that never look as good as the ones in the picture. (Why is mine giving me the side-eye?) And we deck the halls with DIY garlands we found on Pinterest that you know will fall apart … [Read more...] about The Christmas Pickle: the Fun German Tradition No One in Germany Has Heard Of
10 Christmas Traditions from Around the World to Bring Home for the Holidays
Christmas is celebrated in countless ways around the globe, with each country adding its own unique cultural flair to the holiday season. From festive feasts to quirky customs, if you're looking to add a new take on your own holiday celebrations, we've got some fun suggestions. Let's take a look at ten different countries and discover some of the ways in which they celebrate … [Read more...] about 10 Christmas Traditions from Around the World to Bring Home for the Holidays