Tuesday, December 18, 2012

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Here is Navarre Beach Florida, the weather is mild and people are preparing for the Christmas Holiday next Tuesday.

Christmas trees, lights, images of St. Nick and Nativity Scenes are visible all over town.  Here is some trivia about Christmas that you may not have known....

  • St. Nick was a Turkish Monk who would be benevolent towards those with less and show kindness to children by giving them gifts.

  • The Christmas tree didn't become popular in America or England until Queen Victoria married Prince Albert - he being of German heritage had the tradition of a Christmas tree therefore making it popular in England and eventually it was popular in the States.

  • In Spanish or South American countries, they celebrate Christmas and Epiphany with a visit from the Three Wise Men who bring goodies and place it in children's shoes just as they brought gifts for the Christ child. 

So just a few fun facts to wish you a Merry Christmas.


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