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Christmas DIY: how to make an advent wreath?

e Advent wreath or Adventkranz in German is a tradition to wait for Christmas. Its circular shape is a very old symbol of eternal life, as are the fir or Pine branches that stay green all year round. This wreath has four candles that are traditionally lit to mark the four Sundays before Christ ...

31
Oct
2008

Garden shed: how to choose it in 5 questions

packets - A foldable shelf on which you can prepare seedlings and repot plants. 5- What materials to choose? A garden shed can be made of wood (such as raw fir or Northern fir), metal, or PVC. Wood is a material that blends into any landscape and is suitable for all uses, from simple storage to li ...

21
May
2007

Phytotherapy: each honey has its virtues

y is characterized by a light yellow color and a very fruity taste. Antispasmodic, it is ideal for digestive problems, stress and overwork. 7- Fir tree honey The fir honey can be recognized by its very dark color. Just like the essence from which it comes, it is your ally for winter: it is ...

21
Dec
2021

Christmas DIY: how to make an advent calendar?

were given a pious picture each morning, which was later replaced by candy. Another tradition related to this period is the Advent wreath made of fir, pine, Holly or mistletoe branches and decorated with four candles. The four candles symbolize the four weeks of Advent and an additional candl ...

16
Nov
2007

How to Choose a Christmas Tree in 3 Questions

riendly than their plastic imitations. Christmas trees for sale are indeed trees specifically planted for the occasion. During their growth, natural firs help reduce the greenhouse effect and, after the holidays, they are completely biodegradable. In contrast, an artificial Christmas tree is made ...

10
Dec
2009

Christmas in New York: A Magical Journey

tmas tree is a Norway spruce measuring between 75 and 90 feet tall! This tree, which has become a symbol of the city during the Christmas period, was first installed in 1931. Another highly original Christmas tree, the Origami Tree, can be found at the American Museum of Natural History. It is deco ...

13
Dec
2010

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

Practical, aesthetic and supportive For many years now, the association Handicap International has been selling the fir bag during the holiday season. This product, whose purchase is becoming a tradition, has only advantages. Practical, it nicely decorates the base of your tree and then allows y ...

21
Nov
2011

Christmas in Nice: a market on Place Masséna and many activities

a and Jardin Albert 1er. Many animations are concentrated there: inflatable structures for children, Ferris wheel, merry-go-round in the shape of a giant fir tree, ice rink, without forgetting of course the presence of Santa Claus ... Note also that other illuminations and animations are planned ...

09
Dec
2014

Health: 10 grandmother's remedies for cough.

ablespoon of dried thyme per cup of hot water. Let infuse for about 10 minutes then sweeten your herbal tea with thyme honey, eucalyptus, lavender or fir. You can add a slice of lemon if you wish. 5- Spices in infusion In Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine), it is recommended to drink a cup of sp ...

11
Dec
2017

Christmas in Sanary-sur-Mer: a magical experience

on. Covid 19 obliges, some Christmas animations have been cancelled for the 2020-2021 edition of 'Chœurs de lumière'. Thus, there is no parade, no fireworks or music in Sanary this year, unlike last year. On the other hand, the beautifully decorated harbour for Christmas continues to attract ...

30
Dec
2020

The larch: 5 surprising things to know about this tree

1- It changes colour in autumn Larch or Larix decidua belongs to the Pinaceae family, like spruce, cedar, pine and fir. But unlike most conifers, which keep their beautiful green needles in winter, larches turn golden and then red in autumn. This tree is moreover the only deciduous conifer in ...

17
Nov
2021

Autumn in Tuscany: 5 things to do on site.

1- Strolling through the vineyards. The first thing to do to appreciate the beauty of autumn in Tuscany is to visit the Tuscan vineyard. This region of Italy is the production area of the famous Chianti. To explore the vineyard once the harvest is over, you can, for example, take the route of Via ...

27
Sep
2023

Chocolate Chestnut Christmas Cake: An Easy Recipe

l pellets and just needs to be defrosted in the refrigerator the day before to be incorporated into the cake batter. Melted chocolate preparation The first step in preparing a chocolate chestnut Christmas cake is to melt the dark chocolate with the butter in a double boiler. 1. Break the dark choco ...

13
Dec
2023

Christmas: How to Recycle Your Tree After the Holidays?

ded for use in municipal green spaces. A ton of coniferous trees can produce between 300 and 400 kg of compost. These trees can also be transformed into firewood instead of simply being incinerated as ordinary waste. 3- Return it to the garden center. If you purchased your Christmas tree from a gar ...

26
Dec
2023