Christmas Traditions Around the World

Christmas Traditions Around the World

December 25th is a very special day for many cultures, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ also known as Christmas. Here is how people celebrate the Christmas Holidays around the globe. Belgium On the sixth of December Sinterklaas or Saint-Nicholas is...
Origins of Christmas

Origins of Christmas

The Romans honored Saturn, the ancient god of agriculture, each year beginning on December 17 in a festival called the Saturnalia. This festival lasted for seven days and included the winter solstice, which at that time fell on December 25 (today, following calendar...
December – A Time of Celebrations

December – A Time of Celebrations

Every year people around the world celebrate the holiday seasons with family, friends, food and fun.  December is a joyful time for many.  For many it is a time to enjoy being together whether it be to celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, or Kwanzaa However,  before these...