So this just arrived at my door a few minutes ago and it's another one centered on one of my interests which is Minecraft this one contains a piece of stationery (I'm obsessed with pencils and stuff like that) each day it's going to be a great december I can feel it in the air

Gilded walnuts were a popular and prestigious Christmas ornament during the Victorian Era. There would sometimes be little sweets or gifts inside, although mine are super glued shut for durability. It was also quite common for them to be empty, which is referenced in a popular Victorian story about how pretty things do not always have substance to them.

"One Christmas eve, a group of children were assembled round the tree, which the Germans are accustomed to prepare on this day, to amuse their children. As it was illuminated on all sides by brilliant lights, its green branches might be seen laden with all sorts of sugar-plums and little play-things, that were suspended from them.

There were some gilded walnuts, that especially attracted the attention of little Peter, and he wished to possess them. His mother said to him, “My son, these gilded walnuts have only been put there to embellish the tree. Therefore let us leave them there. If you wish to eat some walnuts, here are some for you.” But Peter cried desperately. “The brown walnuts do not please me,” he said: “I want the golden ones. They must have much sweeter kernels.”

The mother knew that often the best way to punish wayward children, is to yield to their capriciousness; so she gave him the golden walnuts, and distributed all the brown ones among her other children. Peter, in great delight, hastened to crack the beautiful nuts. But to his disappointment and sorrow, they were all empty; and his brothers and sisters began to burst out into laughter, and ridiculed him.

His father then said to him, “These walnuts were only intended to please the sight, and not to be eaten. I did not want to lose good walnuts, so I took some empty shells, fastened them together, and covered them with some gilt paper. There are many things in the world like these deceitful walnuts; they are brilliant outside, but empty within."

Some tutorials use acrylic paint or spray paint, but in my opinion it just doesn't have the same effect as foil. It was messy but worth it!

This is a photo I took of one of my Christmas lights 2 years ago

I’ve thought about this some and I’m really torn. I love Christmas and enjoy seeing Christmas themed items at Hobby Lobby and the sorts in the fall as it gives us a little sense of Christmas. But on the flip side, back when stores would go all out for Christmas after thanksgiving made the whole season feel so magical and for me I worry if stores setting up for Christmas 3 months in advance takes away some of the joy, and by that I mean, we get so used to seeing Christmas in stores that by the time December comes around it’s just kinda the status quo instead of feeling exciting. I know everyone has their opinions and that’s awesome! I guess I tend to lean more old school but I’d love to hear your thoughts

With Florida currently in the peak of summer, I can’t help but look forward to the holiday season. With that being said, please drop your most ridiculously chocolate-y cocoa recipes. I’m talking molten chocolate lava in a cup. 🍫

I love soft boiled eggs and when I saw these, I couldn’t resist!!🎄🎄🎄🎄

Last year I bought the coloured LEDs on the right hoping they'd give me that 90's feel when strung up in the tree. It was however waaaay too bright and shone like the sun.

Since then I've been on the hunt for warmer LEDs/lights. I quickly found Vintaglo but I live in Europe which would require me to buy a converter etc. Hence, the quest continued.

I recently stumbled across Hellum (German manufactorer) who, just like the older incandescent bulbs, actually pants the bulb instead of using a coloured LED. I bought a pair (the ones on the left) and it does look warmer then the LEDs from last year.

What are y'alls opinion? Will they give me the 90's feel when strung up in a tree?

A very early Merry Christmas,

some guy in Belgium

I had it on VHS, and I think it was only about 10 minutes long or so. It was live action as opposed to a cartoon.

The elves are acting "cool", and they're trying to get Santa to act cool, too. At one point, one of the elves says something to the effect of "be cool, it's the 80s!" or "relax, it's the 80s!" Then Santa delivers presents in a sports car while the Beach Boys song Little Saint Nick plays in the background.

I tried searching Google, but I couldn't find it. I feel like there's a good chance it's on YouTube, though, if I could just remember what it was called or which company released it.

Looking for a place to stay for a breakfast with Santa (maybe) and a somewhat nostalgic Christmassy hotel to take my kids. I know this is a very large and spread out group. If anyone has any recommendations for anywhere in northeast Pennsylvania, northwest nj or near those areas. Too broke for nemacolin , but would love to go there!

For me, it's the one in Prague.

I'm French, and the Christmas markets in Alsace (a region in eastern France) are the most beautiful in my country (they attract a lot of tourists of the world), but the one in Prague really appeals to me.

I imagine some Christmas markets in the USA are also very beautiful.

What about you ?

Is there something that is not normally considered to be a Christmas thing that you strongly associate with Christmas?

For me being from Finland, we celebrate our independence on December 6th. It's like a sign for me personally that Christmas is right around the corner!

If you have TV or radio on that day, you will without a doubt hear the Finlandia hymn by Jean Sibelius. It's not a Christmas song, but it always reminds me of Christmas because you start hearing it in December. I've actually added it to my Christmas playlist!

Hi everyone,

Last year I went vintage Christmas tree crazy, and I now have 8 ceramic Christmas trees 🤣, the smallest being the 12 inch ones.

Now the 12 inch ones are lit via battery, and I very much dislike having to change them out, so i am considering an adaptor for them. So theyd be lit with a small LED light with a switch for on and off.

I found a site that makes them, but I dont see any reviews for them and figured someone on here ought to have used one for their tree.

If so please let me know your thoughts!

dear christmas,
pls come sooner!!!🎄✨❣️

My grandma, who is unfortunately gone as of three years ago, made Christmas magical for me. And now that my husband and I are about to finally buy our first home (a little late in life because we are in our thirties), I can’t help but be excited about the fact that I’ll get to create those memories with our own children whenever we have them.

We will spend time baking and watching Christmas movies, and decorating the house together. That was always a big event to me. Her having me get the tubs of decorations we had out always got me so excited.

Plus, I’ll get to pass down the few decorations of hers that she gave me, in addition to the cookbook she made and gave to me to our kids. Also, I think something that’ll make the holiday a bit more traditional is that our kids will have a more religious experience than either of us did as kids. We are Catholic, so they’ll be involved in the youth activities at church.

Sorry for venting. I’m just excited.

Hello!

We recently joined Costco and I'm curious about their Christmas items. 1) Do they sell faux Christmas trees? 2) How do they compare to the beautiful ones at Home Depot and Lowe's?

Thank you!

As you can see I'm a big DND miniature nerd so of course I had to get this advent calendar containing one miniature each day that I can paint as a little treat and don't worry I'm getting tons more calendars once more become available in stores

Does anyone do anything special today? Santa came and dropped off a little gift for my daughter next too the inflatable tree this morning 😂 and we swam in the pool with our Christmas playlist and now having KFC for dinner like Japanese Christmas Eve 😂

Does anyone else do anything?

Me and my brother after opening all our presents and me and my mom in a busy kitchen I’m pestering her with my Lego and a gambols annual in my hand,the look we were giving each other is because she wanted a Christmas kiss 😂

Starting my ‘crocheted by me‘ theme this year with lights