What is the Meaning of Boxing Day After Christmas Day? Boxing Day is a strange name that seems to hold no ties to any other festivities. We celebrate this day every year during the holiday season, after Christmas Day, but what is Boxing Day? In this article, here at Open for Christmas, we’re in fighting …
Why is Turkey Eaten at Christmas? An unimaginable number of families globally will tuck into a turkey during the holidays, without stopping to wonder ‘Why Do We Eat Turkey At Christmas?’. And when we say an unimaginable number, we really mean it. During the holiday season, over 10 million turkeys are eaten in the UK …
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What are Flocked Styled Christmas Trees? If you’re here because you’re wondering what a flocked Christmas tree is, then you’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll discover what flock is on a tree, and we aim to answer all your burning questions. Christmas trees are such an iconic part of the holiday season …
When is The Right Time To Put Up a Christmas Tree? The debate of when you should put up a Christmas tree is an age-old conundrum. Decorations appearing in shops from September and your work colleague putting their tree up on the 1st November straight after Halloween is not out of the ordinary nowadays. And, …
The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Baubles A Christmas tree without lights or tinsel still looks like a proper tree, but without baubles, the tree appears to be missing a special something. This ultimate guide to Christmas tree baubles will answer every possible question you might have about these festive ornaments. Baubles, or ornaments, are decorative …
Celebrating the Festive Holiday in England Christmas in England combines new and old traditions, and the Christmas we know today has very much evolved from the Victorian times when Queen Victoria was in reign. For most people nowadays, the most exciting part of the big day is eating Christmas lunch and opening presents. A traditional …
The Ultimate Guide to The Elf on the Shelf What is the ‘elf on the shelf’? You’ve seen the elves dominating the social media space in their adorable red suit. You’ve seen them adorned across each and every aisle in the supermarket, their fixed smiles an ominous reminder of the stressful season that’s just around …
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Decorating Your Home for Christmas With Victorian Ornaments and Decor Victorian Christmas decorations are a window into the ornate style of Victorian times. Victorian Christmas decor was ornate and skillfully made, with lots of details like hand-sewn embroidery. The Christmas we know today was invented by the Victorians, so we see a lot of Victorian …
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Celebrating Christmas in July What is Christmas in July all about? We’ve just had Half-Christmas on the 25th of June, and now Christmas in July. No, we haven’t gone mad. And I can confirm there is no such thing as ‘Quarter-Christmas’. For now, anyway. So let’s find out what this celebration is all about. Christmas …
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The Christmas story in the Bible is a profound narrative cherished by believers worldwide, a tale of love, faith, and commitment that resonates deeply with those who seek the true meaning of the Christmas season. As we approach this special time of year, let us delve deeper into the intricacies of this extraordinary story, unveiling …
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