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JUST 1 WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS - your 4th week's checklist

December 15, 2019

That you do not feel like you are still dreaming badly on the 24th of December, we put together our last preparation tips for the 4th week before Christmas ... Actually, in the 4th week, more leisure should be set already, the list of open To DO's be much shorter, but the pre-Christmas time has its own pace. If you can not completely organize your time yourself you feel the pressure on appointments that others set for you. Deadlines, celebrations, preparations, etc., which bales like every year, owed to the year that is about to end.

JUST 2 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS - your 3rd week's checklist

December 08, 2019

It's halftime already - In a bit more than 2 weeks it's Christmas! If you think "Yes, and then the stress is finally over", then this may be due to the hustle and bustle you are feeling right now. To minimizes this feeling, everyone should decide for themselves, how perfect you would like to have something, and where you would like to omit one or the other. In any case, good weekly planning helps a lot in the preparations, which then incidentally also provides more time for leisure. Some of the pre-week programs can still catch up. Otherwise, set priorities.

JUST 3 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS - your 2nd week's checklist

December 01, 2019

Here is our second checklist. For this week, we have put together a few more things you might want to take care of. There is still a lot to do.

Nevertheless, try to reserve a few extra moments for yourself. So, if you go to the Christmas market - just close your eyes and discover smells like: freshly beaten spruce, roasted almonds, cotton candy that reminds you of your childhood - look into the faces of little children and realize how beautiful it can be, just to marvel and discover - without any sense of time.

THE HISTORY OF THE "ADVENT CALENDAR"

November 27, 2019

Since the "advent calendar" is not so well known in North America we put together a few more information about this tradition started in the 19th century. The advent calendar was created in the course of the 19th century in the German-speaking world and had many precursors, which emerged more or less simultaneously in different places. While Advent in the Catholic Church was deepened by daily Advent sermons in the Catholic Church at that time, the gathering and contemplation within the family took place in Protestant families. Biblical passages were read out, verses recited, prayers prayed together, and songs were sung in prayer.

JUST 4 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS - your 1st week's checklist

November 22, 2019

Since we have just four weeks left until Christmas, we have created a weekly checklist for all those who would like to have a stress-free Pre-Christmas-Season, but still want to celebrate traditionally, such as our German friends and families. Here is your checklist for the first week, the others will follow always at the beginning of the next weeks.

HUSS Incense at the new Toronto Gift+Home Market

July 25, 2019

HUSS Incense will once again feature a selection of products at the Toronto Gift+Home Market along with MyBrilliantStar. The largest retail trade will take place August 11-14 in Toronto. We cordially invite you to visit us at our booth #2175 in Hall 2 right in the front lines of the event at the Main Entrance of the South Building.

INDEPENDENCE DAY AND GERMAN TRADITIONS IN THE US

July 03, 2019

We wish our US neighbours all the best for Independence Day. Many traditions from Europe (The Old World) were transferred to the new world and adapted over the years. What influence did the Germans have on developments in America? Here are some interesting information about traditions and German immigrants.

CANADA DAY AND OTHER FAVOURITE HOLIDAYS IN CANADA

June 27, 2019

Are you interested in traditions and holiday rituals in Canada? We put together a few things you might not have known so far.

FLOWERS FOR YOUR MOTHER

May 11, 2019

Tips for choosing the right flowers for Mother's Day
Life is so hectic for many of us that we never find the time to say it right or tell loved ones how important they are to us. On Mother's Day, we should, therefore, make special efforts and spoil our mothers.

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS FAR AWAY

November 01, 2018

Are you looking for an idea of how to give gifts to your friends and family abroad? If you have friends or family far away in Canada or the USA, we guess, you always struggle to find the right way to send them a gift for Christmas.

THANKSGIVING ALL OVER THE WORLD

October 05, 2018

When was the first Thanksgiving in North America? The first known thanksgiving treaty in North America was probably made by Francisco Vásquez de Coronado and the Caddo tribe on May 23, 1541, in what is today Texas. Read more about different rituals in our blog.

SUMMER/FALL FAIRS 2018

July 05, 2018

Visit us at the following locations, don´t forget to register as a retailer, it´s RETAIL ONLY! AmericasMart, Building 1, Floor 20, Showroom #20-C-04, (Jul 10 -16).
Partnering with MyBrilliantStar at:
Toronto Gift Fair, Congress Center South, Hall 8, Booth #8724, (Aug 12 – 15)
Alberta Gift Fair, Northland, EXPO Center, Hall E, Booth #2536 (Aug 26 – 29)

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