A star or an angel is the most common Christmas tree-topper---but why? ... Holiday History: Why do we put stars, angels on top of Christmas trees? ... read more
A story is told that, one night before Christmas, he was walking through the forest and looked up to see the stars shining through the tree branches. It was so beautiful, that he went home and told his children that it reminded him of Jesus, who left the stars of heaven to come to earth at Christmas. read more
Styling the trees and decorating with the ornaments, singing carols, hosting guests and exchanging gifts- -these are the things that make Christmas the most waiting holiday of the year. read more
Guatemala The Christmas tree has joined the “Nacimiento” (Nativity scene) as a popular ornament because of the large German population in Guatemala. Gifts are left under the tree on Christmas morning for the children. Parents and adults do not exchange gifts until New Year’s Day. read more