What did Christmas cards originally illustrate? Christmas cards originally illustrated a greeting card sent as part of the traditional celebration of Christmas.
Who was Father Christmas? Give a brief description of his history. Father Christmas is known as Saint Nicholas. In England the earliest known personification of Christmas does not describe him as old nor refer to him as Father.
In some countries children are brought gifts on another date other than December 25th. What is that date? The date that children are brought presents other than the 24th is Jan 6,5 and 18th.
Find out who are the actual gift givers in these countries. Spain, Italy, France, Russia, England, Germany and Holland. Spain: Papa Noel, Germany: Weihnactsmann, France: Pere Noel, Russia: Ded Moroz and Italy: Babbo Natale.
What does the wreath symbolise? The holly leaves, the berries, it's shape and the four candles? The wreath symbolises a ring, the berries symbolise Jesus's crucifixion, the flowers symbolise remembrance, the four candles symbolise the four weeks of Advent and the shape symbolises God the Father and eternal life.
Write a brief description about the legend of the pine tree. The legend of the pine tree is about a girl who had a skin disease and had no company so she asked God please turn me into a pine tree because I get heaps of company being it.
Where does the custom of hanging stockings on the hearth at Christmas Eve come from? The custom of hanging stockings on the hearth at Christmas Eve comes from European countries.
What is the significance of tinsel on the Christmas Tree? The significance of tinsel on the Christmas Tree is that it just sparkles up the whole thing.