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Christmas Decor: How to Decorate Windows with Meudon White?

This very fine powder is indeed made of calcium carbonate. Originally, it was extracted from the chalk quarries of Meudon, hence its name. To create Christmas decorations on windows, you will need the following materials: • Meudon White. • water. • a measuring cup. • a conta ...

05
Dec
2023

Féerie de Noël : a shop exclusively dedicated to Christmas decorations

you in a festive atmosphere. It was after a trip to Germany in the 1990s that the Hanauer family had the idea to open a store devoted entirely to Christmas decorations. After discovering the Christmas decoration manufacturer Käthe Wohlfahrt, Mr. Hanauer wanted to open such a store in Alsace ...

24
Nov
2021

Starting Christmas earlier makes people happier.

weather and cold. This return to childhood also has a calming effect on people who are stressed or anxious in everyday life. Steve McKeown asserts: "Christmas decorations evoke childhood memories and magical moments. That's why getting them out early makes people happier." A good way to extend the ...

28
Nov
2023

Christmas in Alsace: 5 ideas for an unforgettable stay

ge - the Kaysersberg market (only open on weekends) which offers Alsatian specialties and beautiful local crafts like wooden toys and blown glass Christmas decorations - the market in Colmar, a city with an even more magical atmosphere when it is illuminated - the market in Eguisheim, ...

17
Nov
2021

Coloquintes: conservation tips and decoration ideas

to decorate the Christmas tree Even though these curious little gourds naturally have beautiful colors, it's common to paint them to turn them into Christmas decorations. Copyright: Grdenkitty Just select small specimens and use spray paint : - gold or silver color - white colo ...

12
Oct
2022

When should the Christmas tree be taken down?

our tree, know that there is no set date for decorating it. In recent years, you've probably noticed that both stores and individuals are putting up Christmas decorations earlier and earlier, sometimes as soon as November. However, there is indeed a specific date to adhere to for taking down the C ...

02
Jan
2024

The Lyon Festival of Lights: a tradition since 1852

ing luminous lights in their windows and going out to celebrate in the streets of the city. The tradition is that each Lyonnais family keeps with their Christmas decorations an assortment of glass lumignons in which they will light short, fluted candles. Since 1989, the municipality also organ ...

13
Nov
2007

The Christmas market in Strasbourg: a magical event

or Christkindlmärik ('Market of the Christ Child' in Alsatian) is the oldest Christmas market in France. This market dedicated to handicrafts and Christmas decorations has been held annually in Strasbourg since 1570. Unlike other markets of this type, which flourish all over France, this event ...

21
Nov
2007

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

rates the base of your tree and then allows you to throw the tree away without spilling needles on the ground. Gold in color, it harmonizes with your Christmas decorations. But above all, this product allows you to make a small gesture in favor of this association which works for the benefit of d ...

21
Nov
2011

The Christmas Village of Cannes: market and animations

n the on the eastern part of the Allées de la Liberté and on the Cours Felix Faure. 59 chalets installed for the occasion offer various handicrafts, Christmas decorations, jewelry, Santons de provence and games and toys. Many animations are also on the program... Activities for young and old ...

12
Dec
2012

Christmas meal: beware of allergies!

If you are hosting multiple guests: - Find out about any allergies and cross-allergies they may have. - adapt the meal accordingly - Beware of Christmas decorations: the Christmas tree, artificial snow sprays and scented candles can cause eye irritation, as well as skin and respiratory reacti ...

19
Dec
2013

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

enting a potted tree, a service offered for a few years by Treezmas! For the decorations, the most ecological attitude consists in : - reuse your Christmas decorations from previous years rather than buying new ones - create decorations with your own hands with pine cones, felt or Salt Dough fo ...

20
Dec
2013

The Christmas market of Kaysersberg in Alsace

m the first weekend of Advent until Epiphany. The Christmas market of Kaysersberg brings together artisans offering floral art, pottery, blown glass Christmas decorations and decorative subjects, wooden toys, fabrics, delicacies and Alsatian specialties such as mulled wine and Spice Bread in char ...

12
Dec
2014

The Lille Christmas Market: A Cosmopolitan Market

e trove of ideas to indulge yourself or treat your loved ones: - gourmet baskets and gift boxes - world crafts (Canada, Russia, Germany, Poland...) - Christmas decorations, nativity scenes, and figurines - games and toys - jewelry and other accessories Musical and luminous parade animations on Frid ...

14
Dec
2015

Christmas TV movies: 5 unusual things you don't know about these films

1- They are filmed in the middle of summer. Genre governed by (almost) immutable rules, Christmas TV movies are most often snowy romances... with artificial snow! The United States is by far the leading producer of this type of seasonal romantic comedies, exporting them worldwide, even to countrie ...

08
Dec
2020

Christmas decoration: 5 things to know about the Nutcracker

1- This object comes from Germany The wooden figure of the Nutcracker is original to Germany. In German, it is also sometimes called a nutcracker or Nussknacker. The object is said to have been created in the Ore Mountains, a mining region in eastern Germany, very close to the border with the Cz ...

01
Dec
2021

5 things to know about Christmas automatons

l image budget to this. Christmas automatons have been a tradition at Le Bon Marché for over a century. 2- They are made in France Unlike other Christmas decorations and garlands made in China, the automatons that can be admired in the windows are mostly made in France! For nearly 30 yea ...

03
Dec
2021

Christmas travel: where to see the most beautiful Christmas trees in the world?

1- The Rockefeller Center tree in New York It's hard to find a more magical destination than New York for a Christmas trip... During the holiday season, the Big Apple is decked out in decorations to its (un)measure. The spruce tree that stands every year in front of Rockefeller Center is probabl ...

20
Dec
2022

5 good reasons to visit New York in autumn

liday season and take advantage of Black Friday to start buying their Christmas gifts. If you are in New York at the end of November, you will notice Christmas decorations in stores and see the city light up in anticipation of the festivities. You will already be in the mood for a Christmas in New Y ...

06
Sep
2023

Christmas Holidays: 5 Destinations for Every Taste in France

the time to stroll through the Christmas market at Place Carnot to discover producers, artisans, and local businesses. About a hundred chalets offer Christmas decorations, handcrafted toys, gift ideas, and of course regional products such as candied chestnuts, gingerbread, foie gras, and wines and ...

29
Nov
2023