fun christmas songs

A great Christmas activity with your wife could be decorating the Christmas tree together. You can choose your favorite ornaments and reminisce about where you got them or what they mean to you. It's a really sweet and bonding experience.

My cousins and I used to have a tradition of building a gingerbread house every Christmas. We would compete to see who could make the most creative design. It was always a lot of fun, with frosting and candies everywhere.

Well, in Christmas stories, there are many fun facts. For example, the concept of Santa Claus has roots in different cultures. In some European traditions, there was a figure similar to Santa who brought gifts. The story of Rudolph the Red - Nosed Reindeer was created as a marketing gimmick for a department store but has become an iconic part of Christmas. And mistletoe was considered a magical plant in ancient times, and that's why we have the tradition of kissing under it during Christmas.

The songs in a Christmas story can vary. Some common ones include 'O Holy Night', which is known for its beautiful and soulful melody. Another one is 'Deck the Halls' with its cheerful and festive tune. 'Joy to the World' is also often featured for its uplifting spirit.

A fun Christmas story might have a family doing something out of the ordinary. Such as a family who instead of having a traditional Christmas dinner, they have a picnic on the snow. They bring hot chocolate in thermoses and sandwiches. And they build snowmen right there next to their picnic spot. There could also be children finding a hidden Santa's workshop in the woods and helping the elves for a day.

There are many stories where the presence of Christ during Christmas is associated with light. For example, in some nativity plays, the manger where Jesus was born is depicted as being filled with a warm, divine light. This light not only shows the miraculous nature of his birth but also spreads a feeling of peace and joy. It's a way of showing that Christ's arrival was like a bright light in a world that needed salvation.

Well, often there are acts of kindness. Like in the story where a poor family is helped by their community. Also, there are usually elements of magic. Snow that never melts, reindeer that can fly. And of course, there is always the anticipation of Christmas morning and the joy of giving and receiving presents. In some stories, there might be elves helping Santa make toys. All these elements combine to create a fun and heartwarming Christmas story.

One year at our office Christmas gift exchange, there was a really funny moment. A guy named Tom got a box that was beautifully wrapped. He was so excited as he opened it, only to find a pair of really goofy-looking reindeer slippers. Everyone burst out laughing. Tom was a bit embarrassed at first but then he put them on and started doing a little reindeer dance around the office, which made it even funnier.

One Christmas, a reindeer named Rudolph got a cold. His nose was so stuffed up that it couldn't shine as bright as usual. The other reindeer were worried that Santa wouldn't be able to find his way without Rudolph's bright nose. So they came up with a creative solution. They tied little lanterns to their antlers to light the way. Santa was very impressed by their teamwork and they all had a great Christmas journey together.

One fun fact is that the leg lamp in 'A Christmas Story' has become an iconic symbol. It was based on a real - life lamp that the author Jean Shepherd remembered from his childhood. It's so recognizable that many people try to recreate it during the Christmas season.