Christmas traditions have changed over the years, but at its heart it is still essentially a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus.

In North America most families celebrate by exchanging gifts, sharing a Christmas dinner, and decorating their homes with Christmas trees and lights. Other traditions include sending Christmas cards, baking holiday goodies, and taking the kids to see Santa.

When I was a child there were also Christmas parties to attend, and Christmas pageants and concerts to take part in.

There was also the watching of traditional Christmas movies. I can still remember feeling very grown-up when I was allowed to sit with my older cousins to watch A Christmas Carol in black and white on Christmas eve.

As I get older I find myself thinking more and more of those past holiday traditions. Even as the arguments rage that Christmas has become too commercial and more secular, it still remains a special time of year for many people, me included.

I created this site to share thoughts of Christmas, traditions, and ideas. It’s my own little way of spreading Christmas cheer. I hope you enjoy the articles and information. Please feel free to share your Christmas thoughts in the comments. I look forward to hearing from you!

Merry Christmas!