Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’
How to get in the Christmas Spirit – Explore Washington Irving’s Christmas
Start with Christmas journey in the Hudson River, where the image of our traditional Christmas came alive in Tarrytown with Washington Irving. This is a journey created by Washington Irving, known as the “Father of the American Christmas,” and built the foundation of Clement Clark’s ” A Visit from St. Nicolas.” So take a journey…
Read MoreVisit Charles Dickens’ London and have the best Christmas ever
It started in October 1843 when Charles Dickens wrote one of his most famous and best-loved books, A Christmas Carol. Today many think of Dickens as the creator of our modern Christmas spirit. Coca-Cola gave us the red-coated Santa and Prince Albert…
Read MoreEcotourism travel at its best: Enjoy Christmas in London.
Celebrating Christmas in London, England started over one thousand years ago. Christmas celebration began when Christianity arrived on its shores. And as one of the two most holy festivals in the calendar – the other was Easter – Christmas in England was celebrated with solemnity and fasting and prayer, culminating finally in the celebration of…
Read MoreChange your life: Take a volunteer vacation in Iceland at Christmas
Last week’s blog Volunteervacations started an exploration of the enriching benefits of a volunteer vacation.This week we’ll check out a suggestion for a special volunteer vacation in Iceland. Combine the experience of nature, live inside another culture, and help maintain the culture with your voluntary projects. You just might find that Veraldarvinir –…
Read MoreThree Countries for a Scandinavian Christmas Vacation
Are you thinking about a Christmas in Scandinavia? Here are some places to visit. Would you like to experience local Christmas traditions in Scandinavia? While they may share some seasonal customs, all Scandinavian countries have individual beliefs and their own unique ways of celebrating the holidays. Three wonderful holiday countries Lapland, Finland Why Go:…
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