Once upon a time there lived in Myra a good man named Nicholas. When he was a young man his father and mother died...

        Wassailer carols by sailors versus the better known A-wassailing Carol called "Gloucestershire Wassail"  sung by Hank Cram...

        The words of this carol are original to those of Martin Luther's "Vom Himmel hock, 1567. The word "Balulalow" is ...

       With the accession of Constantine (born at York, February 27, 274, son of the sub-Emperor Constantius by a British mother, the "...

       This Christmas themed silhouette, designed by Jo McMahon, would make a lovely token for any family, friend or acquaintance to receive...

        The Rocking Rollers 6-pc. assortment: Santa, Rudolf, snowman, elf, bird and soldier have weighted bottoms that make them bounce upri...

        God starts the custom of giving Grace. Grace is an undeserved gift. He gives mankind the forgiveness of sin through the love and sac...

"Miracle on 34th Street. 1947 colorized. Christmas  comedy staring Maureen O'Hara and John Payne, feature a young Virginia (Natali...

       Many of our social and domestic customs are a natural recognition of the new order which the Babe of Bethlehem introduced into the wo...

       In Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Hungary there is a regular custom of setting a small sheaf of corn on a pole in the gable of the hous...

       Before the Reformation (1517), there was in Scotland and the north of England a custom of great but uncertain antiquity called  ...

       The Yule Lads are the sons of Grýla and Leppalúði. They are a group of 13 mischievous pranksters who steal from or harass the populat...

        Social letters and notes may be divided into two distinct classes, the formal and informal and among the latter may be included thos...

        This paper mache box was modeled after a Shaker band box I think. I painted it with a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch pattern.  Left,...

       The first time I ever saw these walnut strawberries was in a magazine article about Victorian Christmas ornaments. Then, years later ...

Pillows made from woolen mats are easy  and quick crafts that just about  anybody  can produce.        Here are my three ideas for warm and ...