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Have you ever wondered what the Angel at the top of the Christmas tree represented? There is no doubt that Angels play an important role in Christmas celebrations. Angels are depicted as immortal, human like in appearance, transparent with wings who live in the heavens, come to us as the intermediaries of a higher power and are our link to the mystical heavens. Read on and find out some interesting insights and inspiration from the realms of Angels!
Rudolph came along more than 100 years after the flying reindeer made their debut. Originally a gimmick to attract people into the Montgomery Wards department stores during the great depression. It became a life long love for copywriter Robert L May who later received the rights for his story and went on to make Rudolph even more successful as it was translated in over 25 languages. Its message is inspirational and one you'll want to share with your family! Read on ...
Give a gift that keeps on giving - self esteem. You want to foster healthy self esteem in yourself, your children, family and friends and some tips to get you started. There is no better time to start than at Christmas, the time for giving and the time to give the life enhancing gift of self esteem!
Christmas is not celebrated like it is in the west. Christmas is seen more as a commercial event particularly embraced and encouraged by merchants. In Japan Christmas is mainly about gift giving and romance! The major religion in Japan is Buddhism and Shinto with only 1 per cent of Japanese people being of a Christian faith or belief. Hence most Japanese people are unaware of Christmas religious roots and customs. Read on and find out about some unusual celebrations at Christmas unheard of in the west!