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Contents1 Putz Houses: The Cardboard Houses2 Ideas for Creating Your Own Putz House3 Christmas Villages for Every Need Miniature Christmas villages: a blend of tradition and innovation, a unique way to decorate your home and celebrate Christmas Christmas has always been a unique and special…
Contents1 Arabian-Palestinian Nativity Scene2 Miniature Nativity Scene3 Neapolitan Nativity Scene4 Stylised Nativity Scene5 Nordic Nativity Scene6 Deruta Terracotta Nativity Scene Miniature and large Nativity scenes, figurines made of terracotta, porcelain, and metal. A variety of Nativity models for every preference and taste in keeping with…
Contents1 Electric Rivers, Cascades, and Fountains for Nativity Scenes2 Modular and Customisable Rivers3 DIY Nativity Scene River Rivers, ponds, cascades, fountains. The key word is just one: Nativity Scene water effect. Here are three simple methods suitable for all needs for your DIY Nativity Scene.…
Contents1 Empty Advent Calendars at Holyart2 Advent Calendars with Sweets3 Advent Calendars with Jewellery Advent calendars are always cherished gifts, not only for children but for everyone, adding extra excitement to the countdown to Christmas. Christmas is, above all, the end of a wait. A…
Contents1 For the Base, Houses, and Huts: Cardboard and Cork for Nativity Scenes2 For Flooring and Roofs: Straw and Moss for Nativity Scenes3 Nativity Scene Lighting Building DIY Nativity Scene huts with cork, using artificial moss for the Nativity Scene, choosing lights for the Nativity…
The scarabattola is midway between the devotional image and the art object. This is how this ancient and still current art was born. The name scarabattola has a bizarre, even funny sound, especially considering that what it refers to as funny really has nothing at…
Contents1 Is the Christmas star poisonous?2 Was Santa invented by Coca-Cola?3 What are the origins of the Christmas tree?4 Who is the Befana?5 Did the Comet Star guide the Magi? Everything you know (or think you know) about the Holidays. 5 false myths about Christmas to…
Contents1 When was the first Nativity scene made?2 When is the Nativity scene made?3 Where to place the Nativity scene in the house?4 Why make a Nativity scene?5 Why was the Baby Jesus born in a stable?6 Which characters should not be missing?7 Where to…
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…