Christmas wood signs
“The Christmas spirit”? A mixture of charity and family happiness. But he was misled.
Gifts, a tree and a sumptuous meal. These are the recurring ingredients of the Christmas holidays. Should we reduce this time of year to its commercial declination? What is the Christmas spirit? What is his story ?
“The Christmas spirit” originated at the cerebral level, according to researchers at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. In a study published in the “British Medical Journal”, through functional MRI analysis, that the theme of the holiday season solicits certain areas of the brain.
Credible? I doubt. Moreover, these researchers themselves express some reservations about their “discovery”, “which must be interpreted with caution”. Should we rather not see here a last “Christmas tale”, a little too scientific that one, for our time that we say “disenchanted”?
Charles Dickens at the origin of “the spirit of Christmas”
In fact, the origin of “the spirit of Christmas” is attributed to Charles Dickens and his famous “Christmas Carol” published December 17, 1843; which will be a “bestseller” and whose public readings will attract enthusiastic crowds to London, Paris or Boston.
The spirit of Christmas is synonymous with gathering around these values portrayed by Dickens. And this very Victorian imagery (1850) corresponds to that time when the fledgling bourgeoisie appropriated this event by generalizing the December 24 vigils near the Christmas tree and exchanging gifts between the family members.
An injunction to adhere to “the spirit of Christmas”
Nevertheless, the way one adheres (or not) to the spirit of Christmas, which one feels or rejects, also depends on the quality of our family relationships. Bad memories of childhood do not often want to celebrate these ties in serenity.
Another fact helps to slow down the enthusiasm of the end of year festivities. Today is mostly broadcast, especially through the media, a kind of injunction to adhere to “the spirit of Christmas”. Thus, lonely people sometimes force themselves to celebrate the event. But loneliness at Christmas can be extremely hard to live. In this sense, this festival brings to light, literally and figuratively, the state of our society (of our family, of the relationship with children, of giving …).
Do not forget that the department stores have accompanied, since their creation in the late nineteenth century, the rise of Christmas. And, by the same token, no doubt also participated in the deviation of the “spirit” that it conveyed.
Below are our 30 favorite Christmas Wood Signs.
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Primitives By Kathy Red Box Sign - "Old Fashioned Hot Chocolate Served Here",5" w x 4-1/2" h x 1-3/4" d
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Primitives by Kathy Box Sign Days Til Christmas Countdown Blocks Wooden Calendar
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Coogam 8 Pcs Christmas Stencils Template - Reusable Plastic Craft for Art Drawing Painting Spraying Window Glass Door Car Body Wood Journaling Scrapbook...
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Primitives by Kathy Box Sign - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
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Nikki's Knick Knacks Farm Fresh Christmas Tree Wood Holiday Block Sign
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P. Graham Dunn Christmas Rules Family Cheer Snowflakes 15 x 9 inch Pine Wood Plank Wall Sign Plaque
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P. Graham Dunn Have Yourself Merry Christmas Tree Natural 4.5 x 6.5 Solid Wood Mini Tabletop Sign
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P. Graham Dunn Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Holly 5 x 10 Wood Plank Design Hanging Sign
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Primitives By Kathy 4" X 4" Wooden Box Sign: "Yes, I Really Do Need All These Cats
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The Return (Amish Beginnings)
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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Stencil by StudioR12 | Tree with Star | Song Lyric | DIY Script Holiday Home Decor | Reusable Mylar Template | Craft &...
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Sweet Water Decor Merry Christmas Wood Sign | Holiday Decorations Gift for Her Farmhouse Frame Wooden Wall Art Plaque Signs with Sayings and Quotes Rustic...
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NIKKY HOME Wood Framed Christmas Hanging Wall Sign Plaque for Holiday Decor - Believe in The Magic of Christmas, 16" x 8"
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ACPOP Christmas Hanging Sign,Winter Decorative Wall Wood Signs, Indoor Outdoor Horizontal Sign for Home, Classroom, Office
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Sincere Surroundings PET1270 Christmas Calories 6 x 6, White
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P. Graham Dunn Season's Greetings Whitewash 12 x 4.5 Wood Christmas Tabletop Boxed Pallet Sign
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Bright Zeal 15" LED Lighted Wooden Tree Light - Battery Operated Wooden Fir Tree Light for Home Decor - Rustic Tabletop Decor Tree Shaped Light Indoor -...
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P. GRAHAM DUNN Wonderful Time of Year Holly Natural 10 x 4.5 Wood Christmas Wall Hanging Plaque Sign
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Rockin' Wood Reversible Sign for Fall and Christmas - 5 feet Tall - Perfect Front Porch Sign with Rustic Farmhouse Character-Happy Fall Y'all and Merry...
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P. Graham Dunn Every Family Has a Story 12 x 12 inch Wood Puzzle Piece Wall Sign Plaque
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PartyTalk 100pcs Natural Wood Slices 3.5", DIY Wooden Christmas Ornaments Unfinished Predrilled Wood Circles for Crafts Centerpieces Holiday Hanging Decorations
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Honey Dew Gifts Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal- 5 x 10 inch Hanging Funny Inappropriate Signs, Wall Art, Decorative Wood Sign, Christmas Decor
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DII Indoor/Outdoor Hanging Merry Christmas Wooden Sign to Celebrate the Holidays, Wooden Wall & Door Decoration - Merry Christmas
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26Pcs Christmas Plastic Painting Stencils, Reusable Porch Logo Stencil Merry Christmas Expression Template DIY Card Craft Art Painting Spray Window Glass...
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Unfinished Wooden Christmas Ornaments - 24-Pack Paintable Blank Xmas Tree Hanging Wood Slices for Kids DIY Art Craft, Festive Decoration, 4 Assorted Word...
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Supla 40 Pcs 3 Size Round Wood Slices with Hole Natural Pine Wood Slices Bulk Unfinished Wood Décor Hanging Wood Sign for Painting Graffiti Art DIY Crafts...
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Honey Dew Gifts Milk and Cookies Served Nightly - 5 x 10 inch Hanging Christmas Signs, Wall Art, Decorative Wood Sign, Christmas Decor
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P. Graham Dunn Merry & Bright Christmas Whitewash 6 x 1.5 Mini Pine Wood Tabletop Sign Plaque
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Primitives by Kathy Naughty or Nice Decisions Hanging 6" x 3" Wooden Sign
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Little Red Truck with Merry Christmas Stencil by StudioR12 | for Painting Wood Signs | Vintage Script Lettering | Retro Holiday Home Decor | Rustic Old...