von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 19, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge Looking for a Christmas story? Have you read the charming “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens? I presume you’re very busy with Christmas preparations. But perhaps you have 12 minutes to spare to watch A Christmas Carol. It...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 18, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
The Traditional Christmas Dinner Customs and traditions vary from country to country, but an elaborate meal is part of the Christmas celebrations wherever you look. When we talk about Christmas dinner, in the UK we mean the meal served on 25th December. That’s on...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 17, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
From Schnitzels to Strudels German-style Christmas markets with their little wooden chalets are relatively new in Britain. And are great places if you’re looking for a wide array of artwork, crafts, decoration and food. There’s even a Frankfurt Christmas market in...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 16, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
Setting the Table Have you thought about how you are going to set the table at Christmas? Could your list look anything like this?: Candles Napkins (paper or cloth) Tablecloth or placemats Name cards Christmas crackers (filled with paper hats, gifts and riddles) An...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 15, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
Decorating Your Home Using lights to decorate at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to Yule, a Norse tradition celebrating midwinter. People just love decorating their homes at Christmas—with wreaths and boughs of evergreen, garlands, flowers, candles and...
von Christine Burgmer | Dez. 14, 2022 | Sparks, Uncategorized |
Greetings to Family and Friends Christmas cards are an essential part of the celebrations. We even send them to our direct neighbours. We used to place the cards on the mantlepiece above the fire in the living room, on empty shelves and on the TV. And when space...