From Beards to Boots: Understanding Santa’s Symbols, Origins, and Meanings
by He’s portly. He’s jolly. He’s got a reputation for being a pretty chill dude, but what is the origin and meaning of Santa Claus, really? …
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Symbolic Meaning of the Yule Log
I remember my grammy always made a Yule log for Christmas. It was a scrummy thing – like a glorified Swiss roll-up cake, and she …
Holiday Symbols
As the winter holidays approach, so come the familiar symbols that remind us of the festive season. From Christmas trees to Santa Claus and reindeer, …
What is Saturnalia?
I love the history of Saturnalia. It represents a raucous, wild time of celebrating a special time of year. It’s symbolism is steeped in railing …
Holiday Meditations for Reducing Stress and Getting in the Holiday Spirit
The holidays are (ideally) a time of joy, appreciation, and wonder. However, sometimes they can be downright stressful. From buying the perfect gifts to navigating …
December Astrology Horoscopes for 2022
December is the time of year when we come together to rejoice. It’s a time to reflect on all that we’re grateful for and start …
Energy Boosting Evergreen Symbolism
I have a few evergreens around the house and they mean infinitely more to me than mere landscape features. They are particularly uplifting this time …
Tips To Raising Vibrations During The Holidays
The holidays can be a humdinger in terms of stress, chaos, and spinning out of comfort zones. Shopping, working during the holidays, to-do lists, painful …
Top 10 Reasons Christmas Is Not for Sissies
The clock is ticking, and the arrival of Christmas is bearing down on us whether we’re ready for it or not. This Christmas feels different …
Exploring the Evolution Behind the Symbols of Christmas
Exploring the Evolution Behind the Symbols of Christmas: Midwinter, Yule, Christmas, Longest Night…whatever you call it, this time of year is rife with symbolic meaning. …
Symbolic Holiday Meaning of Trees
When it comes to holiday meaning, there is no better place to turn than exploring the meaning of trees. Why? Lots of reasons. Here are …
Symbolic Reindeer Meaning
Reindeer Totem and Symbolic Reindeer Meaning The reindeer is part of the caribou and deer family.This article on reindeer meaning hits on many similar animal …
Symbolic Mistletoe Meaning: More Than Just Christmas Decorations!
There is a lot more to symbolic mistletoe meaning than just kisses and Christmas decorations. It’s a plant strong associated with the oak tree, and …
Symbolic Meaning of the Christmas Tree
Celebrating the Symbolic Meaning of the Christmas Tree: The symbolic meaning of the Christmas tree is deeply rooted in history. From ancient Celtic to American …
Poinsettia Christmas Flower Meanings
Exploring Poinsettia Christmas Flower Meanings: First things first…the poinsettia isn’t really a flower. Nope. Its red tops (thought to be flowers) are actually the leaves …
Christmas Symbolism
Christmas Symbolism: The Symbols of Christmas and Their Meanings Christmas Symbolism and Meanings: Christmas symbolism draws a lot of different kinds of imagery to different people. …