Tag Results for: christmas eve

  • Christmas Recipes: Poland

    In Poland, the most important part of the holiday season is Christmas Eve, where families come together for the Wigilia, an epic and satisfying 12-course meal. Although the holiday is, of course, steeped in religious tradition, the Polish celebration ...

  • Where did the Yule Log Channel...

    The TV yule log is the next best thing for those without fireplaces. Credit: seanaes, Flickr 'Twas the night before Christmas in 1966 New York City and for one local television station, no good programming was in sight. So instead of making ...

  • Magic Reindeer Food

    Everyone leaves out milk and cookies (or brandy and Ruffles -- it's all about what's right for your family) for Santa on Christmas Eve. When I was a kid we would also leave out carrots for the reindeer, which always struck me as a mistake. I mean, ...

  • Cute Holiday Pajamas for the Kids

    When I was growing up, my mom used to stand at the bottom of the stairs on Christmas morning, camera in hand, waiting to snap our picture as we stumbled out of bed to see what Santa brought us. It was a fun tradition I found less than charming once I ...

  • Borrow a Tradition - Hide the Broom

    On the night of December 24th, children around the world watch the skies in the hope that they will spot Santa and his reindeer making the rounds. In Norway, however, children may also be keeping an eye on the sky for another reason. Long ago, the ...

  • Borrow a Tradition - Strap on Your...

    They say that Christmas is for kids and that as you grow older, the excitement diminishes. That may be true for some, but in Caracas, Venezuela, everyone gets to act like a kid at Christmas time. In Venezuela, it is traditional for people to attend ...