Christmas at Squidoo

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Christmas is a Magic State of Mind

Christmas, children, is not a date. It is a state of mind, said Mary Ellen Chase. And she was right.

Christmas is indeed a state of mind, a magical state, for there's certainly something magical in celebrating with family and friends and in the sheer joyousness of giving and receiving gifts.

Our talented lensmasters here at Squidoo joyfully embrace the magic of Christmas. You can see it in their offerings of holiday food recipes, tips on frugal decorations, ideas for educational toys and collectible gifts, instructions for Christmas Tree displays, music and movies for Christmastime and even how to have a greener Christmas.

Come and join us for Christmas at Squidoo

Christmas around the World 

Our Cultural Traditions

There are many traditions of Christmas. In different countries the traditions vary, but the emphasis is mainly on family and friends getting together to share food, exchange gifts and generally enjoy themselves.

Our lensmasters share the rituals of Christmas from their own cultural traditions.

An Ancient Festival at Christmas 

Io! Saturnalia!

Christmas Dinner 

Christmas recipes from All Over


Christmas dinner is the primary meal traditionally eaten on Christmas Day, the main event when the family all gathers and eats together.

Here's the best of our Christmas recipes, tried and true, from the experts at Squidoo.

Don't forget the Crackers! 

A must-have on the table at Christmas Dinner

Best Christmas Turkey on Squidoo 

Our best Turkey recipes

Best Christmas Cakes on Squidoo 

You cam't resist these Christmas Cakes

The Christmas Cake 

A Nostalgic Tradition


Christmas cakes are a nostalgic tradition, one which brings loving memories of childhood back to me.

My mother would have a special day set aside in the last week of October to make our Christmas cake. My first memory of the cake-making was standing on a chair so I could reach the counter, wrapped in a big pinny to save my dress from staining, and carefully emptying a cup of mixed dried fruit into the big bowl.

The original Christmas cake started life as porridge.

In the 15th century, people would fast all day for Christmas Eve and by the time morning came around, a bowl of gruel was very welcome.

As time went by and more food became available, spices, dried fruits, and honey were added. When the porridge became too chunky and stiff to eat, it would be tied in a cloth bag and boiled for a few hours. The Christmas Porridge became Christmas Pudding.

By the end of the 16th century, it became popular to add butter and eggs. The oatmeal was exchanged for flour, and the whole lot boiled as before. The Christmas Pudding became a boiled fruitcake.

These days we have much more enticing Christmas cakes. For scrumptious examples, see the cakes from our lensmasters on Squidoo.

Christmas Drinks 

An important Christmas Tradition

Best Christmas Sweets and Desserts 

From the Squidoo Christmas Cooks

After the Feast ..... 

Music for Christmas 

Do you hear what I hear?

Music plays a large part in our experience of Christmas. Most of it has to do with memories of Christmas past.

There are specific Christmas songs which have become the tradition, all of the classics originally presented to us by Bing, Judy, Frank, Nat, Perry and Ella.

The music which I especially love to hear at this time of year is Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, words by Mar­tin Janus, music by Johann Schop, arranged by J.S. Bach for the chor­us clos­ing his Can­ta­ta 147 and performed here exquisitely by Celtic Woman.

Our Christmas lensmasters have compiled their own choices for your enjoyment.

Celtic Woman : Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring 

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Best Christmas Music on Squidoo 

 

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.

The Very Best of Christmas Gifts on Squidoo 

Best Christmas Decorating Ideas 

Christmas with our Lensmasters 

All inclusive at Squidoo 

As you can see, the lensmasters at squidoo are as diversified as the customs of Christmas itself. Our backgrounds are broad, our habits heterogeneous. We transcend all barriers of gender, nationality, creed... and even species.

Christmas with our Animal Lensmasters 

The Christmas Tree 

Queen Victoria's Christmas Tree 



Queen Victoria's Christmas tree at Windsor in 1850 as painted by James Roberts (1824 - 1867). The presents around the tree are from Prince Albert.

Throughout her life Victoria loved celebrating Christmas, which she described as a 'most dear happy time'.

 

Remember, if Christmas isn't found in your heart, you won't find it under a tree.

A Traditional Christmas Tree

A Greener Christmas ..... 

For those Forgotten at Christmas time. 

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