Every year, Americans hang Christmas stockings in hopes that Santa Clause will fill them with fun toys and delicious treats. While it may be a yearly occurrence in American homes, have you ever wondered how this tradition began? Several stories… Read More
Many of our favorite Christmas traditions came from ancestors who moved here from other countries. Different people celebrate Christmas in very different ways, but it’s interesting to see how similar many traditions are. Brazil Brazilians enjoy going to Christmas plays… Read More
The holiday tradition of little gingerbread men and fancy decorated gingerbread houses comes from a long history of courtly gesture, medicinal uses, and knightly love. The tasty treats are made with ginger root, which was first cultivated in ancient China… Read More