Red Poinsettia

According to what the myth says, during the holidays some Mexican children attended, as it was tradition, the nativity scene of the city to offer a gift to baby Jesus. However, as they had no resources they decided to take one of these flowers from a garden to give him. When they arrived to the church, God was absolutely touched by the gesture and decided to dye the plant red, giving it the importance it deserved.

White Poinsettia

The truth

However, the real story of why this flower is so famous in Christmas is quite different. Specifically, it was the XVI century when a Franciscan friar of Taxco de Alarcón (in Mexico) began to decorate his church with these plants because of their colour. Hence they are related to these cold festivities and are used in the nativity scenes. This practice would be gradually popularized between 1521 and 1821.

Pink Poinsettia

However, who finished disclosing the Poinsettia was Joel Roberts Poinsett, the Ambassador of the United States in Mexico who, during his years in office (four, between 1825 and 1829) brought several cuttings to his country, making it popular in American lands. It became so famous that the 12 December of 1991 they established the ‘Poinsettia Day’ in these lands as a tribute to the death of this botanist.

The greatness of icing in all colors, textures and designs used in every way to decorate the most beautiful Christmas cakes. All kinds of chocolate, colored fruits and crunchy meringues, fluffy sponge cakes and rich whipped allying with any way to get a wonderful result! Because appearance counts, cakes that follow effortlessly earn the prize of Best Christmas Display! See below, some of the most beautiful and creative Christmas decorated cakes… Enjoy!

Christmas decorated cakes

Christmas decorated cakes

Christmas decorated cakes

Christmas decorated cakes

Christmas decorated cakes

By Nicole P.

Christmas table decoration

Christmas table decoration

Christmas table decoration

Christmas table decoration

Christmas table decoration

By Nicole P.

Marinella Ties

If there is an essential accessory for the man, it’s the tie. Not only to complete the look but also to give a personal touch. Some fashion houses have made ​​their ties style icons, just like Hermès did. Next to the French giant is also Marinella that since 1914 produces its ties handmade in Naples and from the heart of Naples has been able to conquer the world with its creations of the highest quality. The founder Eugenio Marinella opened the first small shop in Victoria Square, in the Riviera di Chiaia, near the First World War. From there, the historic heart of the company’s headquarters even today, the Marinella ties have conquered the world without ever losing their authenticity.

Marinella Tie gift

Then as of now the British suppliers assure the finest raw materials such as twill and silk, providing customers with a wide variety of patterns and fabrics. Hundreds of combinations of great elegance that is used to make ties always different, unique in their kind. Everything is handmade according to the times of the art craftsmanship, without forcing or accelerating in favor of quantity. Microdesign fantasies and elegant hands handle the padding and the reinforcement of the node to ensure long life to the tie in the most delicate area, width and padding node which varies according to taste, as well as measurements of the tie that fit the person.

Although the focus of everything is the historic boutique of Naples, the demand was such that over the years the brand has opened other stores in Milan, Lugano, London, Tokyo and Baku. If you have thought of a tie as a Christmas gift, choose one of Marinella. Make sure you do not miss it.

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Scented soaps, candles, gorgeous pomanders, perfumed room with wooden sticks, scented spray, liquid soap, hand and body creams, pillow mists and many more… Each one with its own particular luxury character.

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By Nicole P.