Christmas is the most important festival of the year in Scandinavia and Christmas markets are an annual tradition in all Northern countries. Many Christmas markets in Scandinavia start in mid-November and stay open until Christmas Eve.

Baby socks are not just for feet anymore but also make adorable Christmas ornaments. These can be individualized by using different embellishments and using baby socks worn by those special people in the family.

Tim Burton's work has a certain artistic flair which is easily recognized in all of his movies. This is a dreary, dark mood that carries over through his use of shadow, color and design. "Corpse Bride" exhibits the same style as Nightmare, as does his film, Sleepy Hollow. Among his other works are Frankenweenie, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Batman Returns, and Alice in Wonderland.

Dark water, dark flowers: choosing dark flowers for the water garden opens up a host of decorative options. Complement black and purple flowers with grey stonework, perhaps a waterfall or a fountain. Contrast these flowers with white flowers or brilliant tones or red, pink or blue for a garden of differences. Pair black or purple flowers with variegated foliage in white, yellow, and green tones to create a subtle contrast effect near the pond. Whatever the reason, growing dark purple and black flowers near the pond adds a new dimension to a water garden.

Traditionally, a Christmas carol is hymn or song whose lyrics have a Christmas theme, sung in the period before Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The popularity and accessibility of Christmas carols helped ensure their survival through centuries of Christmas religious turmoil.