Research : Christmas Stocking

A Christmas stocking is an empty sock or sock-shaped bag that is hung on Christmas Eve so that Santa Claus (or Father Christmas) can fill it with small toys, candy, fruit, coins or other small gifts when he arrives. These small items are often referred to as stocking stuffers or stocking fillers. In some Christmas stories, the contents of the Christmas stocking are the only toys the child receives at Christmas from Santa Claus; in other stories (and in tradition), some presents are also wrapped up in wrapping paper and placed under the Christmas tree. Tradition in Western culture dictates that a child who behaves badly during the year will receive only a piece of coal. However, coal is rarely if ever left in a stocking, as it is considered cruel. Some people even put their Christmas stocking by their bedposts so Santa Claus can fill it by the bed while they sleep.

For more information : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_stocking

Christmas Stockings

According to legend, a kindly nobleman grew despondent over the death of his beloved wife and foolishly squandered his fortune. This left his three young daughters without dowries and thus facing a life of spinsterhood. The generous St. Nicholas, hearing of the girls' plight, set forth to help. Wishing to remain anonymous, he rode his white horse by the nobleman's house and threw three small pouches of gold coins down the chimney where they were fortuitously captured by the stockings the young women had hung by the fireplace to dry. http://www.allthingschristmas.com/traditions.html

Research : Christmas Colours

Non-Traditional Christmas Colors

It’s that time of year when many of my posts will focus on chic and unique color ideas for Christmas!  So, be sure to check back often or subscribe so you won’t miss a thing!

Today, I’m starting with one of my custom wreaths.  I’ve made several different wreaths over the years and I make a new one {or two} each Christmas.  I’m actually running out of places to put them, so I end up giving them away as gifts.

Plum Spice & Ice is mostly a warm color combo but it also has a bit of a chill.  I mixed a toasty purple and spicy coppers with icy gray-blue to create an exotic look that also feels wintry.  Also, copper is a stylish, unexpected alternative to gold and silver.  I love using non-traditional colors for the holidays because it brings a real personal touch to our home.

Hurricane Sandy update:  Fortunately, here in central Maryland we escaped the worse.  We lost power for a couple of days but that was about it.  I feel very blessed and continue to pray for our neighbors to the north in New Jersey and New York.  All of our prayers can make a difference.  Also, please consider donating to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts.

From : http://www.porterhousedesigns.com/colorsizzle/category/christmas-colors

Who colour-coded Christmas?

The conventional colours of Christmas – red and green – are not, as many might suppose, a legacy of the Victorians. Instead, they hark back to the Middle Ages and perhaps even earlier, according to Cambridge research scientist Dr Spike Bucklow.

Click for more information http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/who-colour-coded-christmas/


5 Most Stunning Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas of 2012

Share on emailShare on prinMore Sharing ServiceLast week Eventish covered 3most trending Christmas home décor ideas of 2012 and unveiled some really magical color themes for Christmas. Nevertheless, we left the most anticipated topic- Christmas tree decorating ideas- untouched to bring it to you today wrapped up in an amazing gallery of traditional-modern mix holiday trees.

Actually Christmas tree decorating ideas shouldn’t be too bizarre or too traditional to be memorable and more importantly beautiful. For most of us, though, Christmas is a time when family and friends gather to celebrate and have fun in a cozy room decorated in red-green-gold colors and this stereotype doesn’t let us do anything other than traditional. But in fact a Christmas tree can be decorated with absolutely anything you wish! So let’s mix it all up and have a look at these amazing Christmas tree decorating ideas picked up specially for you.

Traditional

By saying “traditional” I imagine an evergreen holiday tree all dressed-up in golden and red baubles with shiny garlands all around and a huge star on the top. Among the whole lot of traditional Christmas tree decorating ideas, these are the ones that made be stop and stare. Hope you’ll get that much inspired too!

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Colorful

These Christmas tree decorating ideas are for the ones who are daring, optimistic, full of life, love to try new things and show off their creativity! Don’t think too much over which colors match and which don’t, mix them all up and see what an awesome Christmas tree you’ll get! This is also quite a good solution for a last-minute holiday tree décor! Enjoy!

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Candy

Among my all-time favorites are also candy Christmas tree decorating ideas. Staff up your Christmas tree with lollipops, candies and sweets to make a tasty surprise for your guests! If you liked the idea but want something more luxurious for home, then you can set up a candy tree at the office and have ready treats when celebrating! 

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Pink

You may consider this too girly, but this is one of the trending Christmas tree decorating ideas of 2012! Actually you can choose another full color as a base, but I think pink is cool! You can decorate the tree with white and purple ornaments or just let it stand there as an ornament itself! Anything will look awesome!

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White

And finally my obsession out of all these beautiful Christmas tree decorating ideas; white princess! Let me tell you a secret about this white beauty; anything, absolutely anything will look great on a white Christmas tree! You can put candies, baubles of different colors, garlands, lights on the tree and it will still look as gorgeous as ever! I personally prefer a white tree with colorful ornaments, what about you?

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From : http://blog.eventish.com/2011/12/07/5-most-stunning-christmas-tree-decorating-ideas-of-2012/

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Media Art Design 2 :Assignment 1- Mind Map

Brainstorming : Mind Map for two conceptual screen based artworks.

Mind Map for Christmas

Mind Map for Clubbing