http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog The Christmas Blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:30:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Christmas Ideas that Won't Break the Bank Are you short of affordable Christmas ideas? Be it Christmas gift ideas, Christmas party ideas or Christmas card ideas; let's think outside the usual box to come up with some suggestions that will not break the bank. We all lead busy lives and, despite the ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/our-christmas-articles/christmas-ideas-that-wont-break-the-bank Christmas Presents - Past and Present It is thought the tradition of giving Christmas presents can be traced back to the Ancient Romans. The Romans celebrated the festival of Saturnalia at the time we now call Christmas and this was a period of gift giving - even between master and slave. Of ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/our-christmas-articles/christmas-presents-past-and-present Christmas Trees - Everyone's Favourite Christmas Decoration Perhaps the most famous tree of all Christmas trees is the one gifted to the United Kingdom by the people of Norway each year.  At the time of writing this tradition has been upheld for 62 years having started as a token of appreciation ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/our-christmas-articles/christmas-trees-everyones-favourite-christmas-decoration Christmas Cards to Express Seasonal Greetings In the United Kingdom the sending and exchange of Christmas cards can be traced back to the 1840s when Sir Henry Cole commissioned John Horsley to produce an illustration that was printed on to some two thousand cards. The image used caused some controversy as ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/our-christmas-articles/christmas-cards-to-express-seasonal-greetings The History of Christmas Celebrations On the 25th December Christmas celebrations take place around the World marking the birthday of Jesus Christ. The celebration of Christmas is a tradition given to us by the Christian religion although it would be true to say that the date has been hijacked as a holiday ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/our-christmas-articles/the-history-of-christmas-celebrations Christmas Decorations - How to Set the Mood for a Very Merry Christmas There is something special about putting up the Christmas decorations each year. For many families it has become something of a ritual, with an expedition to buy the tree marking the start of the festive season. Whether your preference ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/our-christmas-articles/christmas-decorations-how-to-set-the-mood-for-a-very-merry-christmas Christmas Gifts - Make Them Special Buying Christmas gifts can be challenging. We want to find something special for the people we love but there is often a mismatch between our Christmas gift ideas and our budget. If funds were unlimited it would be so much easier to buy gifts for Christmas ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/our-christmas-articles/christmas-gifts-make-them-special Christmas Hot Toys - Always a Popular Choice. Children, no matter what their ages, love Christmas toys. There is something about the excitement of Christmas that makes children want to play games and generally have fun. And, the toys this Christmas are not just for the children - they are for ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/our-christmas-articles/christmas-toys-always-a-popular-choice Welcome to our new Christmas Blog, in which we will aim to bring you information, facts and ideas about Christmas. The blog isn't all about shopping - although there certainly will be some great top toys  and other gift ideas included here. This Christmas Blog is intended to be a ... http://christmashottoys.co.uk/christmasblog/general/welcome-to-the-christmas-blog-on-christmashottoyscouk