(NC)—For more than 160 years, Canadians have been sending Christmas cards to connect with family and friends over the holidays. “Not only do cards send warm wishes,” says Jennifer Kinnon of Hallmark Canada. “Your choice of card reveals something about you.” What’s the real message you’re sending? Visions of sugarplums dance through your head. You’re [...]

Hand off a hot beverage — to dinner guests, neighbors who drop by or kids during story time — and you instantly warm both tummies and hearts. Make sure you treat yourself too; wrapping your hands around a warm mug in the midst of a cold day can help you unwind! Traditional favorites include hot [...]

In Canada, we carry on many other German-based traditions. Advent calendars, wreaths, Christmas markets, Christmas trees, stockings hung by the fireplace, Christmas carols and even candy canes are all holiday specialties brought to us by German immigrants. Even the word “yuletide” has German roots. To tap into the traditions of Christmas past, visit Germanfoods.org, the [...]

In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and travel, it can be easy to lose track of the traditions you loved as a child. A great way to make new memories is to bring back old world holiday traditions with friends and family. Whether it’s buying a new ornament each year or gathering for [...]

When holiday entertaining has you scrambling for new ideas to make your guests feel jolly, think appetizers. A traditional menu like baked ham or smoked turkey, served with classic favorites, can be made into a more festive experience by easily selecting a variety of mouthwatering appetizers to complement the meal. When deciding what appetizers to [...]

How does a cookie achieve legendary popularity? Through the decades, each generation votes with its taste buds, as home-baked cookies are enjoyed at school events, holiday gatherings and family feasts. Many recipes reflect the ingredients popular in their era, while others are simply easy, with classic tastes that never go out of style. Holiday baking, [...]

We at Christmas Online have created four fun, printable word search puzzles for you.  These range from easy to difficult – we hope you enjoy! Don’t forget to browse Christmas Online Magazine for more fun and all sorts of holiday cheer! Level 1 – Easy Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 – Difficult