Christmas or ‘Il-Milied’ is one of the most popular feasts in the Maltese islands. A lot of its popularity derives from the longstanding Catholic tradition embraced by most. The Crib…
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For people who love adding their personal touch to gifts and decorations, Christmas provides the perfect opportunity to put all creative juices to play! There are many Christmas crafts –…
It was St Francis of Assisi who introduced the custom of having a crib for Christmas back in 1223. However, it was only in 1617 that the first crib was…
Mary, Joseph and a baby in a manger – these three figures make up the core of the Christmas Crib. Also referred to as a nativity scene or crèche, the…
In the past, Christmas decorations were put up on Christmas Eve. Nowadays, there’s hardly anyone that waits that long to start dressing up the house. Although the Christmas tree is...
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One of the most popular festive decorations is certainly the Christmas tree. Be it real or artificial, it is usually the biggest ornament and gets by far the most attention….
A Christmas custom is born! Be it real or artificial; traditional, fancy or LED; the Christmas tree has become part and parcel of the Christmas tradition. During the festive…