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Holiday Candles 2022: Our Guide to Festive Christmas Book Candles
A Rebel’s Reading List: Fascinating Stories of Banned Books
Banning books is a hot topic these days. We weren’t expecting that 2022 plot twist.
Leading many of us to ask, “why are books banned in the first place?”.
Every banned book has a unique story – and you’ll love learning about the challenges these classic works of literature have faced.
Read on for tales of banned books!
Good Vibes: How to Decorate Your Room with Dazzling Crystals
Crystals…they’re so hot right now. And they're not just for new agey mystics anymore.
It seems that the pandemic fueled interest in cleansing your home of bad vibes and maintaining your own positive energy.
Who would have thought?
Problem is, a lot of people aren’t really sure where to start when it comes to incorporating crystals into their home decor. So we created this handy dandy guide for those looking for decorating with crystals inspiration.
Fascinating History of Classic Christmas Stories and Favorite Holiday Tales
What is the best Christmas story?
There are a few classic Victorian-era Christmas stories you see on most lists of favorite holiday stories -- like the Nutcracker, Twas the Night Before Christmas, and the granddaddy of all Christmas stories -- A Christmas Carol.
Other, more modern classics have found their way into people’s holiday hearts by capturing that special Christmas magic -- stories like The Polar Express and Elf.
If you’ve ever wondered about the history behind these classic Christmas stories, grab a cup of cocoa, light a candle, and read on!
Merry and Bright: How Charles Dickens Created Jolly Holiday Traditions
A Christmas Carol is the quintessential Christmas story. It is both timeless and nostalgic -- and groundbreaking in its day.
In writing A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens established the character of the modern Christmas season -- with some help from Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, and the Industrial Revolution.
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