Looking for something to do that is Christmas themed? Have a go at our Treasure Hunt. Christmas themed around the history and origins of various things about Christmas, from carols,…
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The word “carol” is derived from the old French word caroller, which means dancing around in a circle. It was derived from the Latin choraula, which in turn was derived…
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There are three basic references to the year and the month of the birth of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, the apostles tell of the Magi following the star…
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Though wood engravers produced prints with religious themes in the European Middle Ages, the first commercial Christmas and New Year’s card was designed in London, England in 1843. John Callcott…
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The first Christmas trees The first reference of a fir tree decorated for Christmas is at Riga in Latvia in 1510. In 1521, the Princess Hélène de Mecklembourg introduced the…
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One of the best loved poems about Christmas. ‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were…
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We take pleasure in answering thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun:…
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Origins of Santa Claus. Part of an online treasure hunt for the Christmas Quiz. The figure of Father Christmas (Santa Claus) is based on Saint Nicholas, who became one of…
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Free fun Christmas themed quiz for family and groups you can download and print. ZIP contains the following pdf files: Carol – Away in a Manger Carol – O come…
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With any wide game always bear in mind rules for keeping safe This one I know used to be played in and around Bakewell by the youth staying there on…