When German settlers arrived in America in the 1700s, they brought their Christmas tree tradition with them. But it wasn’t until the 1890s that these new Americans began importing Christmas tree ornaments from Germany and the Christmas tree began to catch on among other groups in the country. Today, around 50 million ...
Christmas-themed mugs are a fun way to inject a little holiday spirit into your daily routine. Fill them with your morning coffee or mix up a warm cup of cocoa for movie night. No matter what you put in these cups, they’re sure to brighten your day a little bit. Christmas mugs come in all shapes and sizes ...
In December, one is supposed to deck the halls, trim the tree, string the lights and wrap the presents to make home more festive and the Christmas season more merry. There are all sorts of places in your home you can decorate to show your Christmas cheer around the holidays. One often overlooked place is your bed. ...
The Christmas tree has a long and storied tradition, having emerged in medieval Latvia and Lithuania, spread through Lutheran Germany, and swept through the Christian world in the 19th Century. The Vatican stood its first Christmas tree in 1982. Today, there is no more enduring symbol of the holiday spirit ...
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the stories. Decorations, gifts, and holiday cheer are wonderful things, but we wouldn’t even have them if not for the story. The stories give us the carols, the TV specials, the books to read by a crackling fire with chestnuts roasting, and—of course—unforgettable characters. ...
Well-designed, comfortable socks are a staple in any man’s wardrobe. If you’re dressed for a formal event and looking flawless, but you’re wearing sagging socks with holes peaking out, your whole look is brought down. To avoid this sartorial sin, stock up on trendy or classy socks for a more finished, pulled-together ...
We spend hours every day in our beds, getting our beauty sleep. A good night’s sleep sets us up for success for the rest of the day. Since quality rest is so essential, why not enhance that experience by sleeping on the best silk sheets? Not only are silk sheets smooth and soft to the touch, but they also ...
There are a lot of crazy and fun kids’ umbrella options out there today. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the best options available on Amazon, their characteristics, and why buyers love them so much. At the end of the article, you can read up on shopping guidelines that will help you pick the best product ...
Back scratchers are the perfect tool to reach that pesky itch right in the middle of your back. In this article, we’ll cover some of the best back scratchers available on Amazon today. Keep reading to the bottom of the article for guidelines on how to pick the best product for you. Back scratchers are a ...
Being a kid is an adventure. Everything seems new and exciting and represents an exciting challenge to overcome. Part of this is simply due to youth itself – many things are new to them – and part of it is due to their imaginations. Kids can take something small and turn it into a fantastical experience that adults ...
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