Saturday, September 5, 2009

Mistletoe And Authentic Letters To Santa

As Christmas approaches many of us begin thinking about times from the past and how to incorporate the old with the new in a meaningful way. The fact is that most of us feel the ‘old days’ were better days in that they were easier. We think about Santa Himself and other childhood memories. In an effort to bring the joy we once felt during this season back, we re-visit in our minds those times from the past. We wonder why days gone by seemed merrier and brighter; was it because we were younger and more carefree, or does it have something to do with the way times themselves have changed.

Modern conveniences have given us many opportunities to enjoy things that we never imagined possible. But when it gets down to it, the classic and basic approaches to a favorite childhood Christmas tradition always tend to stand out as the most meaningful memories. Simple Children's Letters to Santa Claus were a big part of our Christmas celebration – they helped to keep the season alive with magic.

Most adults can remember simple Christmas decorations that included strands of lights around a Christmas tree that twinkled in the darkness. The drawback was that if one of those magical light bulbs burnt out, none of the lights worked. And finding the single culprit was quite a task! At the time the situation could be very frustrating, but in hindsight, such things are great memories.

We also remember mistletoe being hung in doorways. The idea was that if a couple was under the mistletoe they could kiss. But the reality is that the origin of the folklore of mistletoe is unclear. It can be traced back to ancient Scandinavian times. The story goes that if enemies met up under mistletoe they would lay down their arms and call a truce until the next day. As the mistletoe tradition was passed down through the generations it changed.

Nowadays the actual process is supposed to be that we hang mistletoe in a doorway and if there is a kiss, a berry is to be removed. When all berries are gone, the privilege of a free kiss no longer exists. But most people simply hang mistletoe, with or without berries, and completely ignore the rule pertaining to the removal of berries.

When it comes to writing Custom Santa Claus letters, the rules are out the window. Some children stick to the essentials. They simply write a note to ask for a list of toys and other gift items that they would like for Christmas. But others craft Authentic Letters to Santa that explain in detail how they have been good and also justify any misbehavior. After all, no child wants to be on Santa’s ‘Naughty List’!

Then the wait begins for the enchanting Personalized Christmas Letters from Santa to arrive. Children everywhere look forward to Santa’s acknowledgment of their letter. They need to know that they will have the Christmas they dream of. As parents we want to make that happen. North Pole Letters are an inexpensive way to create lasting holiday memories that children will take into their adulthood and a tradition they will pass on to their children.

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