December 12 is Poinsettia Day, a special day that falls almost exactly two weeks before Christmas, in honour of the undisputed cult plant of Advent and Christmas: the poinsettia. Like many other traditions, this special anniversary originated in the USA. Since 1852, every year Americans have been giving each other Christmas Stars on Poinsettia Day. A look into the history of these beautiful stars...

Hard on the outside, soft on the inside. Nuts have a long-standing tradition at Christmastime and no baked goods could ever be served without them. They also keep for a long time, which makes them a practical deco article for creating eye-catchers with a harmonious mix of materials. Spontaneous arts & crafts with the kids are also likely to turn out well, as these materials can be found in most...

Bonn, 29 November 2018. Paradisal Advent days are just around the corner when apples start disappearing from the fruit bowl for decorative purposes. Apples are always available in most households and can be easily repurposed to make candle holders or vases. Even if they don’t keep forever – they are always beautiful! A deco idea that is very easy to make and a perfect arts & crafts project for the...

Bonn, 21 November 2018. When friends and family join together for a meal at Christmas time, alongside the delicious food and drinks no festively set table is complete without some eye-catching table decorations. And flowers play the leading role here. In the final weeks of the year the star of the show creating a festive atmosphere is the poinsettia, because its magnificent, star-shaped bracts...

Bonn, 20 November 2018. Traditions and rituals, memories and wishes: Advent is a magical time of year. Nothing represents the reflective mood of the Christmas season like the soft shimmer of candles on an Advent wreath. And the main component doesn’t always have to be evergreens. The creative Advent wreath designs with poinsettias presented here show the Advent decoration from a different side, at...