December 12th - Our Lady of Guadalupe
short 5 min explanation (video)
explanation of the miracle, no scientific proof (link)
explanation of the tilma (video)
full story & destruction link (link)
symbolism (link)
December 13th - Feast of Saint Lucy (European Traditions)
-eyes (image)
-lights, flames, candles
-gondolers
-biography.. from Syracuse, Italy; legends-- burned, sword, eyes
-In Sweden and Norway it is still a custom on December 13 for a girl in a white dress (representing the Saint), with a wreath on her head in which burning candles are placed, to awaken the family from sleep and offer a tray with coffee and cakes. The impersonation is called Lussibrud (Lucy bride) and her pastry is Lussekattor.
-Old Tradition of "Winter Solstice" the shortest day of the year (in regards to the amount of time with sunlight) until it was moved to December 21-22.
-"Lucy Fires" used to be burned everywhere in northern Europe on December 13. Into these bonfires people threw incense, and while the flames rose, trumpets and flutes were played to greet the changing of the sun's course. These fires were greatly valued as a powerful protection against disease, witchcraft, and dangers, and people would stand nearby and let the smoke of the incense reach them, thus obtaining the desired "protection."
12 Days of Christmas Catholic Version/Meaning (link)
Straight No Chasers fun version (video)
The Legend of the Poinsettia
12 min. (video)
The Epiphany (January 6th)
Claymation Video
The Christmas Story
Jesus escapes to Egypt.
Christmas Season Songs/Popular Carols
*12 Days of Christmas (Straight No Chasers)
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short 5 min explanation (video)
explanation of the miracle, no scientific proof (link)
explanation of the tilma (video)
full story & destruction link (link)
symbolism (link)
December 13th - Feast of Saint Lucy (European Traditions)
-eyes (image)
-lights, flames, candles
-gondolers
-biography.. from Syracuse, Italy; legends-- burned, sword, eyes
-In Sweden and Norway it is still a custom on December 13 for a girl in a white dress (representing the Saint), with a wreath on her head in which burning candles are placed, to awaken the family from sleep and offer a tray with coffee and cakes. The impersonation is called Lussibrud (Lucy bride) and her pastry is Lussekattor.
-Old Tradition of "Winter Solstice" the shortest day of the year (in regards to the amount of time with sunlight) until it was moved to December 21-22.
-"Lucy Fires" used to be burned everywhere in northern Europe on December 13. Into these bonfires people threw incense, and while the flames rose, trumpets and flutes were played to greet the changing of the sun's course. These fires were greatly valued as a powerful protection against disease, witchcraft, and dangers, and people would stand nearby and let the smoke of the incense reach them, thus obtaining the desired "protection."
12 Days of Christmas Catholic Version/Meaning (link)
Straight No Chasers fun version (video)
The Legend of the Poinsettia
12 min. (video)
The Epiphany (January 6th)
Claymation Video
The Christmas Story
Jesus escapes to Egypt.
Christmas Season Songs/Popular Carols
*12 Days of Christmas (Straight No Chasers)
*
*
*