The Elf on the Shelf began as a children’s book published in 2005, entitled The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition. The story recounts the tale of a “scout elf,” sent by Santa Claus to watch children from… Read more
Christmas ornaments are decorations that are usually used to adorn a Christmas tree. They may be made from a variety of materials, including glass, wood, clay, and metal. Families often pass ornaments from… Read more
In 2013, Disney’s animated film Frozen took the world by storm. This film, which follows the journey of two sisters and their helpful friends, has captured the… Read more
Gift giving during the Christmas holiday may be based on a number of sources. The Roman Saturnalia, whose festivities were celebrated on December… Read more
Gingerbread is a type of spiced flat biscuit or cookie. The recipe dates back to Medieval times, or according to some sources, ancient Greece… Read more
Nuts often have very hard shells that must be cracked open to get to the “goodies” or “nut fruit” inside. Before the invention of the nutcracker, this… Read more
Hollies are evergreen trees or bushes, usually having prickly leaves. There are about 400 species of holly. Some can grow to be well over 50… Read more
What is a poinsettia? This plant is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. Ancient Aztecs used the plant to make red dye and medicines. In… Read more
Scenes of peaceful winter scenery, and the glimmer of new fallen snow, are a common theme in both the visual and literary arts. In Lois Lowry’s The Giver… Read more
Theodor Seuss Geisel, known by his pen name Dr. Seuss, published his first children’s book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, in… Read more
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