Christmas Lighting Magic

Why Real Trees Just Can’t Compete: The Advantages of Artificial Christmas Trees When it comes to transforming your home into a winter wonderland, nothing can quite compare to the addition of an artificial Christmas tree filled with festive decorations. The best artificial trees come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials to match any style and budget. From pre-lit to flocked trees, frosted pine cones to LED designs, there are endless possibilities for creating the perfect holiday atmosphere. Glass ornaments are the perfect way to add shimmer and sparkle to your tree without breaking the bank. Decorate with beautiful glass baubles that reflect light in all directions, or choose…

The Legend of the King Cake: A Twelfth-Night Tradition with a Surprise Inside Have you ever heard of the legend where the man who finds the bean in the cake gets to be king for the evening? That’s only one of the many customs and traditions connected with theTwelfth Night Holiday. The National Museum of American History Library contains a number of resources relating to Twelfth Night, including the Dennison’s Christmas Book (1923) published by the Dennison Mfg. Co. Twelfth Night (Holiday) is celebrated on different dates depending on local customs and traditions. Twelfth Night is defined in two ways in Webster’s Third New International Dictionary of the English Language…