Christmas Decorations

Advent is the period of 40 days prior to Christmas, a time of spiritual purification intended to prepare Christians for the religious observance of Christmas. Long a staple of Roman Catholic...

Making and giving Christmas, Hanukkah, or other holiday gifts doesn't have to be expensive. All you need is some leftover wax, some stemware from a thrift store and a little time in the kitchen. ...

Dinner parties are enough trouble as it is when you have to cook a large, large meal! You don't want to have to do any extra decorating in your home! The easiest thing to do is to embellish your...

This is a Hungarian tradition, to make an Advent Wreath with candles that you can use as a table centerpiece. Starting 4 weeks before Christmas Eve, on every Sunday night you light one more candle...

Each year Christmas is destroyed for many people due to a Christmas tree fire. It only takes seconds for a fire to spread quickly and destroy everything you own. In preparation for the Christmas...

Faux greens and flameless candles are the perfect holiday decorations. Faux greens will not dry out and turn brown, and flameless candles do not pose a fire hazard. You can adjust the greens to...

Nothing makes a more beautiful centerpiece for a holiday table than one of lush, green tree branches. Add a few candles and embellish them with holiday ornaments and decorative treasures from...

Using things found around the house can be a simple and inexpensive way to jazz up your living room or dining room or even the bathroom for Christmas. Buying fruit for decorating and eating is...

Homemade candles can brighten your home during the holidays or be given away as gifts. Christmas-candle crafts are suitable for all ages and abilities, so this can be a project for the whole...

Candle making has been around for thousands of years. Today with the abundance of electricity in our homes, we don't rely on candles solely for lighting. We use candles to help set a mood or...

Most of us enjoy decorating for the holidays. There is just something fun about turning our ordinary houses into a beautiful Christmas wonderland that somehow makes the holiday brighter and more...

The holidays are coming up fast! Want to amaze people with your preparedness? Have your corner of the world ready? In a few easy steps, I'll show you how you can decorate, entertain, AND enjoy...

Decorating for Christmas doesn't have to be expensive. There are a lot of easy, inexpensive craft projects you can do to make some beautiful decorations for your holiday season.

Christmas is an exciting time of year for many people. Young and old alike enjoy decorating Christmas trees, seeing the sparkle of Christmas lights and lighting up the night with the glow of...

The Christmas season is a time of hope, celebration and joy. Twinkling garlands of light, the scent of living evergreen in the living room and burning candles all announce the coming Advent....

Candles are a lovely and symbolic part of Christmas decorating. They not only represent the light which is being celebrated, but they also bring the feeling of warmth into homes in the winter. The...

Lit candles, whether on the mantle or in the center of your holiday table, add a sophistication and a homey touch to your holiday decor. A candle centerpiece of multiple levels, or tiers, can be...

Christmas is stressful enough without the additional strain of decorating the dining room table for this holiday. You want to a have lovely table that is easy to decorate as well as a table that...

Every December, houses, streets and cities become lit up with brightly colored lights to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Some homes and sections of towns are well known for their elaborate...

Christmas lights make the holiday seasons fun and festive. There are many different types of lights for both indoors and outdoors to choose from. Before electricity, people used candles primarily...

Burning a Yule Log on the Winter Solstice or on Christmas Eve is an ancient tradition in parts of Europe, and is supposed to bring luck to your household. A traditional Yule Log is decorated and...

Everyone is going green. Here is a unique gift idea for the holidays where you can dazzle with your creativity while reducing, reusing and recycling. With so many people on a budget this year,...

The holidays are a wonderful time to bring the family together to celebrate. But your family could be exposed to dangerous toxins and chemicals by many of the everyday things around your house....

Long before big box stores were invented, people looked to the outdoors for holiday decoration inspiration. Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands and even mistletoe were all gathered from gardens and...

Come Christmas, it's time to make the mantle as decorative as the rest of the house. Down come the pictures, and the painted landscape, up goes the big wreath, the candles, poinsettias and...

It's fun to decorate for the holidays, to make your home fun and festive. It's even more fun to do it in a way that doesn't break your budget or cause you stress and worry over the money you've spent.

It’s like downtown Vegas ala Christmas on my block with all the lights, flashing and not, the inflated “snow globes” that blow fake snow inside, and the waving Santa’s perched precariously on roof...

Sometimes the most festive Christmas decorations are the simplest. Here are 6 decorating ideas that won't break the budget, will save time in set up and clean up, and will get you in the spirit...

Would you like to creat a lasting tradition for Christmas in your own home? Would you like to take the focus off of shopping and gifts? Here is one easy way to incorporate more meaning into your...

Many people have eclectic tastes. Their homes are often a mixture of differing styles. Sometimes they mix décor together to create their own individual design. Other times, they use different...

With the recession of the economy, we have come to be a little stingy when it comes to spending. I've read in many places that a lot of people are cutting down their budget or even cutting people...

Christmas is the time for celebration. Some of the most fun ways that we all come together for celebrating is looking at the holiday decorations that flank neighboring houses--on the inside and...

House fires peak in December and January because of all the Christmas trees, and people not taking the right precautions to prevent a fire. Here are some tips for you and your family to avoid a...

Lighting an Advent wreath on each of the four Sundays of Advent is a tradition that the whole family can enjoy. You can make an Advent wreath as simple or elaborate as your budget and creativity...

With the holidays around the corner it's time to start thinking about decorating the house. As you pull out last year's decorations you may find yourself yearning for something new to adorn your...

Every year to get into the holiday spirit, I like to do fun activities with my niece and nephew. Making these candles is like carving a small pumpkin. The small glow from the candles is warm and...

Most people would love to have a beautiful Christmas arrangement with candles for the table or the fireplace mantle. However, they may not want to spend an exorbitant amount on an arrangement. The...

Decorative candles can get pretty costly, especially if you like to decorate your whole home with them. There are some simple ways, though, that you can embellish plain candles for Christmas,...

Decorations are a huge part of the Christmas season, and among the most widely used decorations are Christmas tree lights. They have been used in many ways throughout history and continue to...

Candles are a great way to fill up a room with the holiday spirit. However, holiday custom candles can be expensive, particularly if they have detailed designs. You can make your own glittering,...

Christmas candles make wonderful gifts and are a great way to decorate your entire home for the season without cluttering up areas with lots of knickknacks or large ornaments. You can make your...

The advent wreath is used by families and churches throughout the year to prepare for Christmas. There are four candles around the wreath representing hope, love, joy and peace. They are lit, one...

Frosted wax leaves tucked into a centerpiece made from hand dipped candles and natural wood creates a nostalgic look of the time when Christmas was a day to celebrate the love of family. This...

Whether you’re having a celebration with immediate family or hosting 25 guests, you want your home to look spectacular during the holiday season. The centerpiece of the home is the dining...

Christmas cookie candles make sweet presents without the calories, or they can be used in your own home as an innovative centerpiece for a holiday table. These candles are easy to make and can be...

Set a holiday mood this Christmas with a centerpiece of lights that glows with fragrance. This centerpiece may be the feature of an elegant dinner party or a friendly get together. Customize this...

Learn how to make Christmas flower arrangements in this free video clip about important candle tips.

Learn how to make Christmas flower arrangements in this free video clip about the types of candles you can use in your arrangement.

Learn how to make Christmas flower arrangements in this free video clip about placing the candle in the middle of a flower arrangement.

If you have ever priced decorative candles in the store, you have probably found that although beautiful, it barely seems worth the extra money for the glitter and decorations that adorn the...