Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA

  DAY 71 — 71 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS The Snowflake — Why It Became Part of Christmas Imagery From atmospheric ice crystals to a worldwide festive symbol Mary Lourdes Bonnici MBA | Learning • Knowledge • Growth | 13 September 2026 Introduction: A natural object becomes a cultural symbol A snowflake is a natural formation of ice, but its stylised image has become a familiar Christmas decoration. It appears on windows, greeting cards, fabric, gift wrap and digital screens. This association was not established by one inventor. It developed through northern winter experiences, scientific illustration, artistic traditions, printed Christmas imagery and modern entertainment. Distinguishing these influences makes the symbol more interesting than the simple statement that Christmas happens in winter. The snowflake also raises a question of cultural perspective. Many people celebrate Christmas where December is warm, and some have never seen snow. Yet they recognise the same decorative pattern. T...

  🎄 DAY 94 • 94 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS The Christmas Card — A Timeless Tradition of Hope, Kindness and Connection Christmas Traditions, Stories & Festive Living A celebration of tradition, memory, culture, kindness and the timeless magic of Christmas. After yesterday's Day 95 — The Christmas Stocking , our Christmas journey moves from a tradition of giving a small gift to another small gesture that can carry something even more personal: a written message from one heart to another . Today, we explore the Christmas card — its Victorian beginnings, the images that helped shape our visual idea of Christmas, and why a handwritten festive message can still matter in a digital world. 🎄 The Christmas Card — A Timeless Tradition of Hope, Kindness and Connection There is something wonderfully simple about opening an envelope and discovering that someone has taken the time to choose a card, write your name, add a personal message, address the envelope and send it to you. A Christmas card...