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From eco-friendly Christmas trees to DIY decorations, recycled candles, and waste-free festive feasts, here’s a small guide for a sustainable Christmas—for us and the planet. Christmas is a time when many feel they can bring out the best in themselves, both for themselves and for…
Contents1 What does Advent symbolise?2 What is the colour of Advent?3 What are the four Sundays of Advent called?4 When does the first Sunday of Advent begin?5 When do you light Advent candles?6 How do you light the Advent wreath?7 What are the names of…
Contents1 Christmas centrepieces2 Christmas do-it-yourself placeholders3 Christmas coasters The table of the Festival is a symbol of welcome and family intimacy. Here’s how to set the table at Christmas Summer has just ended, and yet it is already a fond distant memory. The days get…
What is the nativity scene’s history? Where does this tradition that we experience every year come from? Here is the story of the first nativity scene, the Nativity Scene of Greccio requested by St. Francis. This year, as every year, a Christian symbol linked to…
Contents1 How to make a Neapolitan nativity shepherd2 Casting3 Trimming4 Drying and firing5 Painting6 Glass eyes7 Assembly8 Dressing9 Objects and gifts Neapolitan Nativity shepherds are artistic products that come from a long tradition. Here is the handcrafted process by which they are made! Why is…
The Advent Calendar is one of the most representative traditions of Christmas. This is how it was born and how it is carried forward today The Advent Calendar was born alongside the Nativity scene, as a tool to make everyone understand the spirit of waiting…
Contents1 The history of miniature Christmas villages2 Building a miniature Christmas village3 Type of village4 The heart of the village5 The base and background Miniature Christmas Villages are an original and novel way of bringing the atmosphere of the Festival into our homes. Let’s find…
Contents1 Three or four wise men?2 The gifts of the Magi3 Artaban, the fourth King The Three Wise Men have always had a great fascination, although nothing is known about them. Today we want to tell you about a character whom we know even less:…
Contents1 Incense: properties and benefits2 What is the myrrh3 The symbolic meaning of Gold The Magi, fascinating and evocative figures of the Christmas tradition, brought gold, incense and myrrh as a gift to the Child Jesus. But what lies behind the choice of these particular…
Contents1 Where to put the Christmas wreath?2 Christmas Wreath: Which to Choose?3 DIY Christmas Wreath: Ideas and Tips Round, colourful and gorgeous, Christmas wreaths can be a perfect decoration for both indoors and out. How to use them? Where to place them? Customise them or…
Contents1 Red and gold Christmas tree2 White and gold Christmas tree3 Blue and silver Christmas tree4 Multicolour Christmas tree5 Pastel Christmas tree6 Black Christmas tree We have put together ideas to help you choose the combinations and colours, from the most classic to the most…
The water effects such as fountains, rivers or waterfalls make the DIY nativity scene special. But what to do if the water pump stops working? Two ways: clean the pump of limescale and debris or replace the pump. For Christmas lovers, it is never too…
Lovers of the DIY nativity scene, dive into the world of rock paper! Which one will you choose: traditional or modelable rock paper? Christmas is approaching and, while the mass market focuses on sequins and glitter decorations, there are some who are thinking of stocking…
Contents1 A wall with lights and photos2 Glass vases with Christmas lights3 Christmas Lights for Outdoors: a must-have for the whole year4 Christmas lights in the bedroom, a magical touch for children5 Bookcase with Lights6 Safety, an aspect not to be underestimated Christmas lights are…
Contents1 Control units for cribs2 Day/night effect for the nativity scene3 Nativity scene lights and accessories A nativity scene control unit can make your Christmas truly special. Here’s how to make your nativity scene unique and original with the right devices. At Christmas, the nativity…
Contents1 What are they?2 Why is water so important for the Nativity scene?3 How to choose the Nativity scene pumps?4 Water pump maintenance Pumps for nativity scenes, essential accessories to create suggestive effects of moving water for our nativity scene. Let’s find out how to…
Christmas lights are a suggestive and essential tradition during the holidays, and not only in our country. This is how they were born. The custom of lighting the house on the occasion of Christmas has ancient origins and that sink in the profound religious sense of Christian…
Contents1 Honey cake2 Creamy dark chocolate cake3 Cake with chocolate bars4 Saffron cake5 Orange liqueur cake What would holidays be without desserts? But the crucial thing is to choose the right ingredients. Here are 5 simple and quick but really special dessert recipes. There is…