Archives: March, 2006

The origins of the Christmas tree, like many other Christmas traditions originated in Germany. In the 7th century a monk from Devonshire traveled to Germany to preach the word of God. He spent time in Thuringia, an area of Germany which became the center of the Christmas Decoration industry. Legend says he […]

Who doesn’t love the jolly old man dressed in red with his big belly and snowy white beard. The holidays will find Santa Claus everywhere. At the mall, private parties, decorating a lawn or landing on a roof, but do you know where he originated?
The original Santa Claus was St. Nicholas. He […]