How Red & Green Became the Colors of Christmas

This article about the meaning and symbolism of Christmas red and green was originally posted for Christmas 2008. If I say “Christmas colors” I bet red and green instantly come to mind but have you ever wondered how these two colors came to represent our most celebrated holiday? Like any longstanding tradition there are enough [...] Read more »

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Wishing You A Sensational Holiday

From Kate Smith and everyone at Sensational Color May your holiday season be brimming with an abundance of family, friends, happiness, and fun! Read more »

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Saint Nicholas Arrives on December 6th

Sunday evening will be an exciting time for kids in Europe; Children in Northern France, Belgium and the Netherlands will place their little shoes by the fire place, under the Christmas tree or outside their bedroom door. If they have been good, their shoes will be brimming with goodies on Monday morning – proof that [...] Read more »

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Give The Gift of Color: Wolf Kahn

“What do you get a color lover for Christmas?”  A question that I have been asked and have answered many time in the past few years. When it came up again this year it prompted me to endeavor  to give my answer in a series of blog post titled “Give The Gift Of Color.” First [...] Read more »

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Why The Friday After Thanksgiving Is Known As Black Friday

Each year the holiday buying season officially kicks off on the Friday following Thanksgiving, when shoppers head out en masse in search of the lowest prices and best deals on gifts. Many retailers open early and use hot items or “loss leaders” (selling items below cost to bring the crowds into their stores before they [...] Read more »

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