Chistmas तस्वीरें

Mistletoe, in older times, was believed to have protective properties and was hung to ward off evil spirits. Celts believed that mistletoe, a parasitic plant that grows on trees, had special powers that could heal diseases, make poisons harmless, protect against evil spells and bring fertility to childless women. For many years, Christian places of worship did not allow it inside because of its pagan associations. But nowadays it is mostly used as an excuse to steal a kiss.

The origin of our tradition of चुंबन under the mistletoe is लॉस्ट in the mists of antiquity. Some say it probably stemmed...

Last edited on 20 December 2007.

While not necessarily limited to the क्रिस्मस holiday, White हाथी Gift Exchanges are लोकप्रिय at this time of साल for clubs, associations, small groups, churches and offices around the United States. It is often a और affordable (and, possibly, fun) alternative to buying presents for everyone in the group. But what is a White हाथी Gift Exchange?

The history
The story - almost certainly apocryphal - goes like this: in pre-colonial India, the rajahs would give gifts to their vassals as tokens of their esteem. Chief among these was the elephant. The elephant...

So Christmas, to me, is a very strange thing. In past years, the excitement has dimmed, the spirit-- though still present-- has become repetitive, and the gifts-- both giving and receiving-- receive और and और disappointed reactions. Basically, it has been slowly, but steadily losing its flavor. And while, a few years ago, I watched Taylor Momsen sing away in the new Grinch movie and wondered the same thing she did, my ending wasn't as cathartic as hers.

Eventually, though, I came to accept that क्रिस्मस just wasn't like it was for me ten years ago. When my brother would sneak into my room...