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How to Drink Yerba Mate

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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As tradition would have it, drinking yerba mate is more than a social event--it can break down barriers to friendship and create bonds between people. In Paraguay and other South American countries, it is common to see people carrying a gourd or ... more »

How to Eat Great Food at the Indiana State Fair

By Ashley Petry

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Okay, so fair food isn’t gourmet, and it’s definitely not healthy. So what? During two short weeks in August, the Indiana State Fair offers delectable once-a-year treats like buttered corn on the cob, grilled cheese sandwiches, deep-fried candy ... more »

How to Enjoy the Holidays with an Alzheimer's Patient

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The holiday season is an opportunity to spend time with the people you love. When someone you care deeply about has Alzheimer's Disease and you wish to include them in the festivities, it's often best to keep celebrations simple. Concentrate on ... more »

How to Enjoy Veterans Day

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This ehow article will teach the reader how to celebrate and enjoy Veterans Day. This is a very important day in our country and setting aside some time to honor our war veterans is something everyone should do... more »

How to Find Family Reunion Cruises

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Family reunions are a great way for distant relatives to catch up on each other's lives. It is also an opportunity to meet new additions to the family and celebrate family-oriented events as a group. Take your family reunion to the next level by ... more »

How to gain knowledge of Lesotho National Holidays

By African-Gourmet

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“No matter how long a log stays in the water, it does not become a crocodile” -Bambara Proverb Lesotho is located in Southern Africa, an enclave of South Africa and is slightly smaller that the USA state of Maryland. It is small in area, ... more »

How to Gather Herbs on Midsummer's Day

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Herbs for sacred and magical purposes have been gathered on Midsummer's Day around the world for centuries, if not longer. It is believed that herbs collected on this day, when the sun it at its most powerful, retain their strongest essence. ... more »

How to Get a Clown Boutonnière

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It's a classic clown gag. The bright rose or pretty flower the clown wears as a boutonnière entices a person to lean forward for a sniff. Instead of the aroma of the flower, the person gets a squirt of water in their face. This gag is one of many ... more »

How to Get About the Annual Whitstable Oyster Festival

By Sonal Panse, eHow UK

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The seaside town of Whitstable in northeast Kent has hosted an annual oyster festival since Norman times. Opening on the Saturday before St. James' Day in July, the 9-day festival is a celebration of Whitstable's natural bounties and its cultural ... more »

How to Get Animals for a Petting Zoo

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If you're holding an event that features a petting zoo, then you may not know where to get the animals for your zoo. You'll want to make sure you get a petting zoo with a variety of well cared for and trained animals... more »

How to Get More Candy at a Parade

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Most people love parades and most people love candy. Combine the two and you have a delicious combination. If you've ever wondered how to get more candy at a parade while observing the festivities from the sidelines, look no further. There are a ... more »

How to Get Ready for a Big Day

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It's finally approaching--that special event you've been anticipating. Whether it's your wedding, the prom, a quinceanera or some other extraordinary event, chances are you plan to spend a great deal of time preparing for this day. Follow a few ... more »

How to Get Ready for Prom Night

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Prom night is often the first chance that girls get to live out their childhood dream of turning into a princess. From hair to shoes, there are so many details that need to be considered for the big night. Getting ready for prom begins weeks ... more »

How to Give Great Engagement Gifts

By Sherri Athay

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An engagement announcement signals a new beginning for the loving couple. Whether it will be a first walk down the aisle or a return trip for one or both, a meaning-full gift can celebrate and preserve this special time. Engagement gifts can be ... more »

How to Give Great Teacher Gifts

By Sherri Athay

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Teachers have a way of making learning come alive for a class of inquisitive minds and give so much of themselves in the process. When it's time to give back to a teacher, the following gift ideas get high marks... more »

How to Give Kids a Blast From the Past on Holidays

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In the technology age, it can be easy to lose the simple magic that the holidays once possessed. If you want to give your kids a blast from the past on holidays, there are several things you can do to get that magic back. Just do simple things ... more »

How to Have The Best Black Friday Shopping Day Ever

By drdolittle

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Black Friday is so named because it kicks off the holiday shopping season and helps the stores see a profit, or get "in the black" as opposed to "in the red" or in debt. Hard economic times call for creative measures in ... more »

How to Hire Entertainment for a Quinceañera Party

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Quinceañeras celebrate a young woman's coming of age within the Hispanic community. Family and friends gather to celebrate with an elaborate party complete with beautiful dresses, tasty cuisine and lively music and dancing. Choosing entertainment ... more »

How to Honor 9/11 in New York City

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Respect and reverence are of paramount importance when you honor 9/11 in New York City. Whether you're a visitor or a lifetime resident, it's important to know that a large percentage of people in the city are personally connected to one of the ... more »

How to Honor 9/11 With Freedom's Flame

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The Freedom's Flame Monuments consists of two identical 35 foot structures to be located in Ontario, California and New York City. They are being built to honor those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Designed to represent the firemen ... more »

How to Honor 9/11 With the Global Security Week

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Global Security Week, a non-profit organization that seeks to promote security and safety issues, asks volunteers representing both companies and communities to hold events during the week that precedes 9/11 every year. By contacting Global ... more »

How to Honor 9/11 With the September Project

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The September Project is a grassroots organization designed to get people to talk openly about the events of 9/11. It uses volunteers to organize events in local libraries. By getting your library to sponsor a September Project event, you can ... more »

How to Honor 9/11 With Torches Across America

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Torches Across America is an organized motorcycle ride held annually to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and to show support to all "first responders" such as fire, police and military personnel. It ... more »

How to Honor a Veteran

By mattrat3000

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This article will briefly explain how you can honor a veteran on veteran's day, or for that matter on any day... more »

How to Host a Friday Night Fish Fry

By AnneV

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What a better way to enjoy a down-home gathering of down-to-earth friends that to host your own Friday Night Fish Fry. Avoid the weekend crowds at your local pub or eatery and stay in with simple, flaky favorites, a bucket of brews and ... more »

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