Hello, my dear stitching friends, here we are at the last appointment of our Christmas SAL. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing this journey: your photos, your encouragement, your patience, your creativity... each of you has added a unique spark to this project, turning a simple SAL into a collective celebration.
IF YOU WANT TO SUBSCRIBE PLEASE USE ONE OF THESE LINKS (Etsy is the more expensive due to Etsy fees, plus Etsy add taxes, which are already included in my other shops' prices).
MY ETSY : https://www.etsy.com/listing/1861224905/12-months-of-christmas clik this link for a more expensive SAL (lol)
And now let’s talk about this final design!
The Story Behind Christmas Gifts
Today, the tradition of exchanging gifts at Christmas feels timeless; yet it is the result of a long cultural thread that stretches back far beyond Victorian stockings and modern wrapping paper.
The probably most familiar origin is, of course, the story of the Magi bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the newborn Christ. Over the centuries, Christian communities transformed this act of honour into a symbolic exchange between families, echoing generosity and divine blessing, but the practice of giving gifts in mid-winter is even older.
During Saturnalia, the ancient Romans celebrated the darkest days of the year with feasting, candlelight, greenery... (continue in the pdf)
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