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For timely tips on holidays and celebrations, turn to eHow's massive collection of How To articles. Whether you're looking to stay in and celebrate on New Year's Eve or go out and party on St. Patrick's Day, look no further for helpful tips and party advice. eHow also has gift ideas, recipes and decorating tips for Christmas, Hanukkah and the entire holiday season. From arranging a graduation ceremony to cooking a memorable Thanksgiving dinner, eHow's holiday and celebration experts have created a repertoire of step-by-step instructions to keep you merry the whole year through.

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How to a Fun, Safe Fourth of July

By coachmac4

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Family gatherings and friends getting together for grilling is a Fourth of July tradition! Follow these simple tips for a safe and fun holiday!.. more »

How to Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions

By GoalGuru

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Step by step guide to achieving your New Year's Resolutions -Guaranteed.. more »

How to Afford to Send Roses on Valentine's Day

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Roses are the classic romantic gift for Valentine's Day, but they can be pricey. Luckily, there are several affordable ways you can send roses and still get your loved one something special... more »

How to Arrange Hanukkah Symbols

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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It's easy to tell when Hanukkah is approaching. Each December Hanukkah symbols are proudly displayed across the globe. Knowing how to recognize the symbols of Hanukkah, as well as understanding how to arrange them in your decorating scheme, can ... more »

How to Attend a Patriotic Concert

By Paul McDaniel

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Independence Day (4th of July in the United States) is a day for everyone to renew their sense of patriotic and national pride. Many people celebrate the fourth of July in various ways. Barbecues, cookouts, and setting off fireworks or going to ... more »

How to Attend the Lowell Indiana Labor Day Parade

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The Lowell, Indiana Labor Day Parade is one of the oldest in the Midwest. A beloved tradition since 1919, the parade pays homage days of old with floats honoring the police force, marching bands and an old-fashioned parade float contest. The ... more »

How to Attend the St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Dublin, Ireland is the center of the Irish world. Accordingly, the St. Patrick's Day Festival is the pinnacle of all Irish celebrations. The St. Patrick's Festival is 5 days long and features many lively events that highlight the best of Irish ... more »

How to Attend Two Thanksgiving Dinners in One Day

By abbeyroad920

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If you're fortunate enough to have both of our families live in the same town, this may seem easy. However, this does create somewhat of an issue when certain holidays come. One of those holidays is Thanksgiving Day... more »

How to Avoid a Hangover

By Sylvia McClain

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New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. We all know some of us will wake up on New Year’s Day with heads that spin and twirl around because we drank a little too much the night before. Well, there is a remedy. You can beat the pain by following ... more »

How to Avoid Being Alone During the Holidays

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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For many people, Thanksgiving, even more than Christmas, is a time to share with others. Read on for ways to share the holiday spirit... more »

How to Avoid Celebrating New Year's Eve

By KTMg

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How to skip the holiday this year... more »

How to Bake Creme Filled Valentines Day Cupcakes

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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These tasty treats can be enjoyed by anyone on Valentine's Day. Make them to have your child take to their Valentine's Day school party. Or make them to take to the office. No one will be able to resist them and every one will feel loved thanks ... more »

How to Bake Heart Shaped Valentines Day Cookies

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Valentine's is a special day for everyone. This tasty treat would be a great snack to take to your child's school party. Or you could use it as a treat for your family to enjoy. Or just brighten up the office by bringing a batch of these ... more »

How to bake sweet and spicy pumpkin seeds

By Lolo-B

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Face it, we all love bringing in the Fall season with everything pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin stew, carving pumpkins, and now, pumpkin seeds! Instead of discarding your pumpkin seeds this season, try this recipe, it's sure to be a winner!.. more »

How to Be a Good Mother-In-Law

By Shari

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If you thought it was hard being a good Mom, you should try being a good mother-in law! Just thinking about overcoming all the hype surrounded by the name is intimidating. The mother-in-law has been the butt of jokes for centuries! Not just ... more »

How to be a good Samiaritian during the holidays

By bgpp

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It’s the holiday season and at times, all doesn’t turn out to be jolly. Believe it or not over 20% of the citizens in this country will experience or witness some type of emergency, crises, accident or death! Therefore it’s very important in ... more »

How to Be Joe Paterno for Halloween

By abbeyroad920

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Many people love to dress up as a celebrity for Halloween. Some people enjoy dressing up as sports personalities as well. A very easy Halloween costume idea is to dress up as Joe Paterno for Halloween. Here is how you can be Joe Pa for Halloween... more »

How to Be Red, White, and Green This 4th of July

By LilacGirl

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The 4th of July is a wonderful family holiday, but traditionally it hasn't been very green. Let's see how we can make the 4th a little greener while still having a good time... more »

How to Better Stick To Your New Year's Resolution

By SexyAngel82

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Do you hate seeing those old New Year's Resolutions that haven't been fulfilled? Do you ever find yourself feeling alone when your trying to accomplish something that requires support? Well try these simple, easy to read steps & I'm sure ... more »

How to Book an All-Inclusive Mardi Gras Vacation

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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One of the latest Mardi Gras vacation trends is the all-inclusive trip. This type of trip typically includes your airfare, hotel and amenities for one price, because travel planners develop close relationships with New Orleans hotels. You need to ... more »

How to Build a Motion-Activated Coffin for Halloween

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Motion-activated coffins can set just the right mood for any creepy Halloween front yard or spook house. The coffin's lid opens when someone passes by the motion sensor. This Halloween prop does take some skill and time to create, but the people ... more »

How to Buy a Father's Day Gift for a Beatles Fan

By abbeyroad920

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The Beatles are beloved by people of different ages throughout the world. There is a very good chance that your parents may be large fans of the group. If your father loves the Beatles, perhaps you could search for Father's Day gift revolving ... more »

How to Buy a Father's Day Gift for a Homebound Dad

By abbeyroad920

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Father's Day is that time of year when we all go out of our way to tell our Dads how much we love them. Unfortunately, the time may come when your father simply cannot leave his home any longer. This should obviously not stop you from celebrating ... more »

How to Buy a Father's Day Gift for a Long Distance Dad

By abbeyroad920

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Father's Day can be somewhat difficult for you and your dad if you live far away from him. That still shouldn't stop you from buying a thoughtful gift. There are plenty of ways to let your dad know how much he means to you even when you are a ... more »

How to Buy a Graduation Gift For Your Sister

By abbeyroad920

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Your sister's graduation is a major event for your entire family. Here is how to buy a graduation gift for your sister... more »