Christmas Entertaining

With the Holidays quickly approaching it's easy to feel one thing- panic. In these tough economic times it's easy to become stressed out and overextended both physically and financially. There are...

You've saved the date and compiled your guest list. Now all you have to do is come up with a delicious menu and your holiday party will be a success.

Santa gets a big surprise. I remember thinking it sure been along night. I got up from my chair ,stretched my legs and walked around a...

For some people, the smell of cinnamon may evoke memories of holiday festivities, family gatherings or favorite seasonal treats. For others, cinnamon's aroma is simply soothing. A common...

MY HERO What does it take for you to be happy at Christmas time. Not much for some of us and even less for others. I had been talking and smiling all day. Same usual crowed, some...

" MONEY ORDERS " One little girl came up to tell Snata what she wanted for christmas,I asked her name."Becky" she said smiling.We talked for awhile .I finally...

Decorating your home usually starts at the fireplace if you have one. The mantel is built for perfect decorating! If you use the fireplace and have a lit fire, you should use artificial greenery...

Do you want to use your Grandmother's tarnished silver for those holiday dinners coming up? Here is an easy way to clean the tarnish off without having to polish every piece. You will want to use...

The holidays are a great time for creating memories. Mulling spices, including cinnamon or cloves can quickly create holiday scents that you will be able to recreate year after year. The sights,...

It can sometimes be annoying to have to keep buying gift cards over and over again, so here is a tip to save you the frustration.

If you are hosting holiday events this year, there is no need to stress over decorating and preparing fancy food. Learn to apply the “less is more” rule to your holiday preparation, and create a...

A lot of people associate winter with being inside, a lack of activities, and snow. There is no reason you can't have just as much fun in the winter as the summer. In fact you should be welcoming...

Christmas is an important festival for Christians which comes in the month of December. On that day Christians will presents the Christmas gifts to their near and dear ones. Type of these gifts...

Planning family Christmas games provides entertainment for both kids and adults. Participating or observing offers laughter and enjoyment for all. Ask each family in your extended family to...

A Christmas or Easter Choir Cantata can be challenging because you want to produce a wonderful Music Service for your church! You want it to be perfect and bring people in. Sometimes people...

There is probably no other holiday that brings families together like Christmas. The colors, the smells, the festivities and the music help make a great time for all. Top this off with a good old...

There are many excellent Christmas movies so making a choice is not always easy.

With the holiday season fast approaching many of us shift into party mode. However, with the current state of our economy, a lot of parties are being canceled due to insufficient funds. This...

During the planning stages of a Christmas parade, organizers traditionally set a theme for the participants. Themes vary, but once established, judges will look at each float to make sure the...

We all want Christmas dinner to be a special, memorable meal. Does that have to mean endless hours of food preparation, cooking, baking and cleanup? You can have a truly wonderful Christmas dinner...

A Christmas tree you can eat?! What could be better than that! Try this easy to do activity with a bunch of your favorite kids. It is sure to please both young and not-so-young. The activities...

One activity children enjoy all year around is coloring. Create clever and entertaining ways to encourage this activity, even during the holidays. There are plenty of themed ideas and coloring...

It's easy for kids to feel overwhelmed during the holiday season. All the holiday anticipation can make kids hyperactive and anxious. This year, bring scampering feet to a halt by offering fun...

Nothing is more tough than dealing with relatives that we are angry at, hold grudges against, or act ridiculous at family events & holidays. Family knows just how to push your buttons, and...

If you are teaching second grade or having a holiday party for your own second-grader, you will need to come up with several easy activities. You do not have to spend a lot of money to help kids...

During the holidays, it seems like there is a never ending stream of people coming to visit. A quick way to impress anyone is with a beautiful Christmas flower arrangement. This Christmas flower...

My mom invented this game, and it is really fun to play with a group of four or more people. Any age can play, as long as little ones have an adult to help them write down their guesses. It just...

How many times have we all complained that Christmas has become too commercialized? How often have we wanted to enjoy an old fashioned Christmas like the kind we had as kids, or our parents...

It is that time a year again, Christmas. Christmas is an exciting time of year, and a great time for a party. A Christmas party should be fun, exciting, and relaxing. It can take a little work,...

Christmas is a time for joy and celebration. One great way to celebrate the holiday with your family is by Christmas caroling. There are hundreds of classic and pop Christmas songs to choose from,...

This year let's get to the kitchen and bake for Christmas gifts!!! Instead of getting big gifts at the store, why not put your heart and back into the gifts this year and make them personally...

The holiday season generally refers to Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's. A good way to spend this quality family time is by playing games. Plenty of games incorporate the holiday spirit and...

Although tea parties are typically associated with springtime and garden parties, they adapt easily to other seasons. Try moving your tea party indoor and swap your garden hat for a Santa hat. A...

A traition that's fun and a great way to get to know your neighbors! How much more fun to go as an entire family! Christmas caroling is a wonderful way to spend a December evening. Here are some...

This is so simple and you can help out at church functions and at school functions and at work family functions. You that love children are so entitled to have the blessing of entertaining...

I decided to have a big party at my house. This way my freinds from work, my home town friends and family could meet each other. I selected four different sellers. We had such a blast !!!!!!!!

With so many reasons to gather little girls together during Christmas, it's smart to be prepared. Bored children won't make any event a success. Before the holidays arrive, gather ideas for games...

Start a new holiday tradition with you and your friends and family. Host an Ugly Ornament party! Sounds strange? Believe me they are fun to attend and you will find yourself searching high and...

Nothing is better for a special occasion than the prime rib roast! With holidays just around the corner - yes , scary huh? this is the perfect recipe for a set and forget prime rib roast. I...

There's nothing like throwing a Secret Santa party to get your coworkers into the holiday spirit! It is a fun, easy and affordable game that everyone can enjoy.

My Checklist for Preparing for a Family Holiday Dinner - a few basic steps can save you from that last-minute Christmas Eve run to the store!

The Intranet is full of Christmas-related games for you to play during the holiday season, or any time of the year you wish to make it feel like the holidays. There are games that test your...

Homemade Christmas place card holders add a personalized touch to the holiday dinner table. These Christmas place card holders work well for family dinners, company holiday meals, or weddings with...

Traditional Christmas dinners are delicious but predictable, filled with dishes we love and wait for with anticipation. But this year you might want to surprise your family with some unusual...

Christmas is one of the most popular times of year for families to gather for fun and entertainment. Hosts of Christmas gatherings may choose to decorate their homes with various Christmas themed...

Spreading Christmas cheer by dressing up in festive costumes is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Homemade Christmas costumes are a fun and easy way to keep your Christmas budget in...

The Christmas season is magical for children, and they often find great delight in participating in Christmas parties. While it is entirely possible to have a generic Christmas party, creating one...

To make the greatst snow fort can be fficult, but its easy if you know what your doing. To make a snow fort, you need lots of snow, not just an inch or two of it! I live in California, and it...

Christmas is a time for togetherness, and there are plenty of holiday-related activities that can be used to take up time. Brain teasers are a great way to expand knowledge, think outside the box...

Get into the holiday spirit by taking a break from shopping and decorating, and try playing a fun Christmas game on your computer. There are dozens of Christmas games available online, and each is...