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For those who celebrate christmas. A Place to share and celebrate the holidays with each other.

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  • The History of Gingerbread

    The History of GingerbreadGingerbread, and other food such as cookies, flavoured with ginger (and other spices) are now thought of as 'Christmas flavours'.Ginger is a spice which first came into Europe from Asia via Arabia in in the 1st century, although it had been used in its native areas and…

    By bridget orman

    Dec 19, 2024

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  • Knecht Ruprecht - Santa's Helper

    This is a very special poem, written by Theodor StormUnfortunately, it cannot be translated exactly. But I hope the content can be understood.Knecht Ruprecht - Santa's HelperPoem of Theodor Storm (1817–1888)I came here from the forestI tell you, it is a very holy night!All over the tips of the…

    By Lothar Seifert

    Dec 20, 2024

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  • origins and legends of Krampus

    In the realm of holiday folklore, few figures are as intriguing and fearsome as Krampus, the Christmas devil. With his long horns, cloven hooves, and menacing appearance,…

    By bridget orman

    Dec 19, 2024

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  • A World of Joy

    "A World of Joy" takes "Joy to the World" around the world, beginning with an African segment and first verse sung in Swahili and English; a second verse in Spanish style and sung in Spanish; and finally an energetic Celtic reel for the third and final verse.

    By Luna Arjuna

    Dec 19, 2022

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  • Charlotte Church - O Holy Night, Live

    By Eva Libre

    Dec 18, 2010

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  • Weihnachtsabend

    Ich liebe die Novellen von Theodor Storm. Auch seine Gedichte sind wundervoll. Ganz besonders "Von drauß, vom Walde komm ich her" oder "Das Weihnachtslied Vom Himmel in die tiefsten Klüfte Ein milder Stern herniederlacht."Aber dieses macht mein Herz schwehr zur Weihnachtszeit:WeihnachtsabendDie…

    By Lothar Seifert

    Dec 15, 2024

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  • Christmas Eve

    I tried to translate Theodor Storm's poem. But it will probably not be right.Christmas EveI went through the foreign city very worried I think of my children that I left at home. Christmas was; through all alleys calls the children's cheer and the market roar.And how the human storm current torn me…

    By Lothar Seifert

    Dec 16, 2024

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  • Gryla

    In Icelandic folklore, Gryla is a giant troll with hooves for feet. Each Christmas, Gryla comes down from her mountain cave to hunt for naughty children, dragging them home…

    By Eva Libre

    Dec 12, 2022

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  • Das Mädchen mit den Schwefelhölzern

    Das Mädchen mit den SchwefelhölzernEin Weihnachtsmärchen von Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), dänischer SchriftstellerEs war entsetzlich kalt. Es schneite, und der Abend…

    By Eva Annemarie

    Dec 15, 2024

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  • tHE FLORIN STREET BAND CHRISTMAS SONGS

    By bridget orman

    Dec 19, 2022

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