by Paul Myers

This article has been written to shed light on one of the most popular, one of the most essential and at the same time, one of the most unnoticed of Christmas decorations, the humble Christmas cracker.

Thomas J Smith was a sweet maker, baker and pastry chef from London, England. The Christmas Crackers we know today are a direct descendant of his almond sweets, which at the time were sold wrapped in a paper, twisted at either end. Unfortunately for Tom, sweet sales decline...

 by Paul Myers

Selecting an artificial Christmas tree for the festive season can be a stressful experience, especially when you consider the number of trees available, the material they are manufactured from, the sized of tree required and the style and shape that will suit your home. All this adds to a stressful buying experience.

There are two ways to purchase your tree; either online or at the shops, both with their advantages and disadvantages. If you choose to buy online then you ...

by Jon Claus

It's one of the most awe inspiring sites, a Christmas tree train puffing its way around the base of the Christmas tree on Christmas morning. The sound of its whistle burst heralding the start of the day's festivities and gift giving. If you haven't already got one you don't know what you're missing out on, you really need to have a tree train set for your home.

If you have ever owned a train set you will know the joy they bring, it's one of the greatest hobbies you can engag...

by Angela Price

Imagine you are driving with friends to a small country town for dinner on a snowy Christmas Eve. As you come around a bend in the road, the scene before you opens up into a world of fairy lights sparkling off the snow, creating a wonderland village. The town is decorated for the holidays with thousands of glittering lights and decorations. It is a magical evening of Christmas nostalgia and memories. Thus is born the idea for Department 56 Christmas Villages.

In 1976 the c...

by CJ Smith

Personalized Christmas ornaments are definitely there to make any Christmas season all the merrier. There are at least ten wonderful reasons why it is better to have personalized Christmas ornaments instead of store bought one.

It is much cheaper to make your own ornaments overall. Materials that you use to make ornaments don't have to be expensive and new. With a little creativity and materials that don't cost a lot, you can create ornaments that will last a lifetime of memori...

by Paul Myers

Choose-and-cut operations are usually smaller plantations that manage and produce trees for direct sale to consumers. These operations invite customers out to their fields and will either cut the trees for the purchaser or allow the customer to cut his/her own trees. Many choose-and-cut operations enhance the experience of getting a Christmas tree by providing a variety of recreational activities for customers. Choose-and-cut farms are found in every state and are often co...

by Paul Myers

Christmas is one of our favourite times of the year. This is because it is one of the only times when every body gets together and celebrates, people are happier and it is a time when you can forget all of your worries and just be with your family and friends. You can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city as you rush to get your last minute shopping, decorate the house with a Real Christmas tree or Artificial Christmas tree and hanging Christmas decorations, and the smell...

by Paul Myers

Christmas baubles are a beautiful, sentimental, and fun way to adorn your tree and home for the Christmas holiday season. Simplicity and tradition are a large part of the bauble's appeal, and with so many stunning designs and styles, it's no doubt that these elegant additions to Christmas dcor will be in use for many, many years to come. Baubles grew out of a long tradition of decorating Christmas trees with apples. Glass baubles were first produced in Germany during the mid...