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Contents1 The Meaning of Protomartyr2 Why Is Saint Stephen’s Day Celebrated?3 Why Is Saint Stephen’s Day a Public Holiday? 26 December is the feast day of Saint Stephen, the first Christian to give his life in the name of faith in Christ. Here is his…
Contents1 Wooden Christmas Trees2 Recycled Plastic Baubles3 Solar-Powered Lights Wooden Christmas trees, DIY decorations, recycled plastic baubles, low-energy lights: small but significant gestures for a sustainable Christmas Christmas is a magical time for everyone. Homes fill with lights and warmth, streets shimmer with a gentle…
The Adoration of the Shepherds: from the Gospel of Luke to the Nativity Scene — an ancient yet ever-relevant story From childhood, we learn to recognise the main figures of the Nativity Scene: the Holy Family — Mary, Joseph, and of course the Baby Jesus…
Contents1 Customisable Bracelets2 Charitable Christmas Gifts3 Monastery Product Hampers4 Agios Jewellery Last-minute Christmas gifts: unique gift ideas that bring joy both to those who give and to those who receive, for a truly special Christmas Christmas should be a time of celebration and peace for…
Contents1 Music Boxes: History2 Why Give a Music Box3 Christmas Music Boxes on Holyart Christmas music boxes are decorative objects that enrich the festive atmosphere with magic and a touch of nostalgia, but they are also truly special gift ideas for any occasion Who has…
Contents1 DIY Transparent Christmas Baubles2 Materials Needed3 Decorating and Ideas for the Christmas Tree Transparent Christmas baubles are an original and creative way to decorate your Holiday Tree. Here’s how to make them in just a few simple steps How lovely are transparent glass baubles…
Nativity Scene Modelling: Miniature items to make your DIY Nativity Scene even more realistic – and where to find them Can we really speak of “Nativity Scene Modelling”? Absolutely! For those who love and appreciate the wonderful tradition of Nativity Scenes, creating a homemade Nativity…
Contents1 Epiphany Traditions in Italy 2 The Feast of the Magi in Spain 3 Epiphany Traditions in Europe 4 Magi-Themed Poems for Children In Italy and across Europe, the Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, is celebrated on 6 January. Here’s how it is observed and why it is also…
Contents1 The Infant Jesus of Prague2 The Holy Child of Atocha3 The Santo Niño de Cebu The figure of Baby Jesus transcends the nativity scene and our childhood imagination. As a symbol of salvation and hope, it has been central to art and devotion for…
Contents1 I Will Follow Him2 White Christmas3 Astro del Ciel4 Tu scendi dalle stelle5 O Come All Ye Faithful6 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen7 Joy to the World From traditional English, German, and French Christmas carols to Gospel and Italian carols, Christians have sung their…
This year again, Shabby Chic Christmas is one of the top choices for many. But how do you choose Shabby-style Christmas decorations? A Shabby Chic Christmas? This year, more than ever, decorating your home for the holidays with this style, which evokes the past and…
Contents1 Innsbruck Christmas Markets2 Lugano Christmas Markets3 Füssen Christmas Markets4 Valkenburg Christmas Markets5 Nuremberg Christmas Markets6 Zurich Christmas Markets Stalls illuminated by colourful lights, handcrafted products, gourmet specialities, parades, and music. The atmosphere of Christmas markets in Europe is an essential magic for the Festive…
Contents1 Indoor LED Christmas Lights2 Outdoor LED Christmas Lights3 How to Calculate the Consumption of Christmas Lights String lights and outdoor decorations, twinkling fairy lights, and multicoloured cascades. In this time of energy alarm, discovering how much Christmas lights consume will be a pleasant surprise.…
Gifts for children, traditional sweets, processions, and songs. Here’s where Santa Lucia is celebrated and how each country honours her. On 13 December, Santa Lucia, the young Christian martyr whose name means light (from the Latin “lux”), is celebrated in many parts of the world.…
Zampognari are among the most well-known and beloved characters of the Neapolitan Nativity scene. But how did these figures so dear to folklore come about? Among the countless characteristic characters that animate the Neapolitan Nativity scene, there is a particular ‘couple’ that can never be…
In a small box or a mug, hung on the tree as decorations, or nestled in a walnut shell. Miniature Nativity Scenes are little treasures that warm the home and enhance the Christmas atmosphere. Who said that setting up a Nativity Scene at home requires…
Contents1 Nuovi Orizzonti (New Horizons) Community Products2 The products of the Mato Grosso project3 Products of the monasteries Solidarity gift ideas for a better Christmas for everyone, near and far. Our selection Choosing solidary gift ideas for Christmas is an ethical choice that brings joy…
Minimalist style and attention to natural materials. Spiral Christmas Trees are a modern trend, imbued with a distinctly Nordic flavour. When we talk about Spiral Christmas Trees, the first thought we associate with them is Scandinavian, or Nordic, style. Not because every Nordic-style Christmas Tree…