Celebrating Christmas

It’s that time of year again! Christmas is just around the corner and many people are already beginning to gear up for the frenzied shopping, the eternal parties, the organizing of gifts and of...

Christmas is here and it's time to start looking for Santa Claus. People of all ages want to see Santa Claus. Santa Claus puts a smile on everyone's face. Seeing Santa Claus brings goodness, peace...

Make Christmas magical for your kids by making Santa Claus seem real during the holiday season. Follow these steps to make Saint Nicholas seem like a reality to your children this Christmas.

Traditions are so important. They help build our future and preserve our past. As individual families, cultures and societies, we hold on to our traditions to help define who we are and what we...

Throwing a holiday party should not be difficult or expensive. You have enough stress between gift shopping, work, keeping up your home, etc. Just make sure you start planning your party early...

Looking for a unique gift idea? A gift outside of the normal? Something more lasting and memorable? Something interactive and collaborative? Well, you can help someone not only learn, but...

“Jesus is the reason for the season” is more often said than remembered. This Christmas, remember Christ, for this holiday is in celebration of His birth.

It should be our goal to make someone else's Christmas special this year. With Christmas being so commercialized, it's easy to get all caught up in it and think it is just about us or our closest...

With Christmas comes Christmas pageants. But not all Christmas pageants need to be large productions. You can put on your own Christmas pageant as a family.

During the holiday season, many people fear they may not be able to provide presents to their loved ones due to low income and other expenses. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do...

St. Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas and Santa Claus: That jolly old man has a plethora of names. Regardless of the name he goes by in your house, his red-and-white hat has become...

U.S. troops have been and will continue to be in Iraq for a long time, and during the Christmas season, an email message from someone back home can really lift a soldier's spirits. A website is...

Many people will find themselves searching for ways to enjoy this holiday season on a tighter budget than they had last year. There are some advantages to this. Christmas isn't about the size or...

Learn how to make a very, very easy but adorable Christmas craft. Children of all ages can make this lollipop ornament. This is great for trimming your own tree, for gift giving, or even package...

So, do we call this fella Saint Nick? or Father Christmas? or Kris Kringle? Is he Romanian or German or Canadian? Was he a bishop or a saint or a god? Perhaps a little bit of all of the preceding....

The best artificial Christmas trees are both realistic and affordable. The least expensive trees look like half the branches fell off, and the most expensive ones tend to be priced far too high...

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s, and s/he will be with you for the holidays, you can plan ahead and find ways to include him/her in the festivities in ways that will bring joy rather than...

Christmas is perhaps the most celebrated holiday of the entire year. Many people look forward to having a Holly Jolly Christmas, yet it seems that has faded into the background. It has become so...

Did you know that Americans produce 5 million tons of trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? That is 25% more trash that we generate in a typical month than any other time of the year....

Pretty wrappings, flickering candles, and all those glittering lights. Not to mention the enticing aromas coming from the kitchen table, side tables, and end tables where someone has placed a...

Whisk your Christmas concert audience away to a fantasyland filled with the sights and sounds of the season. A concert stage requires oversized decorations to balance the space; outdoor and/or...

If I bring a man home for Christmas dinner that means I’m ready to take the relationship to the next level. The next level meaning engagement, OMG. I want him to meet my family, crazy as they...

Picking a Christmas gift for a child can often be a daunting task. You do not want to get him or her a present that is useless and will only entertain for a few minutes. You must also consider...

It seems the true meaning of Christmas has been pushed aside for presents, Santa Clause, and home cooked meals. Not that these are bad things, but children should understand the real meaning of...

On average, people spend between $600 and $800 on Christmas gifts for friends, family, and coworkers. That's a lot of money that could be used for other purposes. While it's fun buying gifts for...

Having trouble getting into the holiday spirit? Sometimes it takes a few ‘extras’ in order to experience that warm feeling!

This year, wouldn't it be great to take less from your pocket but still place a smile on everyone's face? The answer is yes, and yes you can. By looking at how much people spend on this holiday...

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree! The holidays are upon us and nothing sets the mood in our home like the presence of a Christmas Tree. That glorious scent of pine has such power over our...

Grinch...Scrooge...Muslim terrorist. You risk being called one of these names - or worse - if you dare mention cheaping out on Christmas. Or do you? Be of good holiday cheer. The situation is not...

Thanksgiving...Christmas...panic...dread...unfortunately, that's how so many people feel about the holidays and spending time with their family. What can we do to change the dynamics so that the...

If you are in New York City for a trip this Christmas season, be sure to plan a trip to Rockefeller Center to experience some of the best Christmas sights, New York has to offer.

Going to see the Christmas windows at famous department stores in New York City has been a NY tradition for many generations of New Yorkers. Spend the day with the family or your friends to see...

Some of us face the reality of spending Christmas Day alone. There are a lot of reasons this could happen. Some individuals are single, living far away from their extended families. Some are...

The December holiday season is traditionally a time when people get together with family and loved ones. But for people whose family is far away, or for those who are not in a romantic...

If you are a parent that allows your child to believe in Santa Clause, you may want to make the experience all the more magical for your child by making Santa all the more real to your child. This...

If you have loved ones living across country or family members who are in the military, you can still ship them cookies or candy by follow these tips. Skip fragile pastries such as cakes or pies...

Few people realize that Christmas LED lighting contains a certain amount of lead which some say is high enough to be dangerous to children and pets. Is this a reason to ditch those energy-saving...

One of the best things about Christmas is decorating the tree with beautiful and colorful ornaments, that can be anything from silvery bulbs encrusted with pearl and gems to a simple gold bell, or...

For many, the Christmas tree brings family members together as they decorate and arrange each ornament. Because the tree is such an important part of the holiday season it's important to determine...

Untangled your Christmas lights? Plugged them in and replaced any bad bulbs? Ready to staple them up? READ THIS EHOW BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER! I can hopefully save you much frustration before...

The rush is on!! We need to stay safe while we are out and about having fun doing our Christmas shopping!

Of course we all know Christmas is a time of giving. Due to the economy 2009 many people around the world can not afford Christmas. For some there is no Christmas dinner. This year let's not close...

Instilling the idea that Christmas is a season of giving instead of receiving is sometimes difficult in these days of mass commercialism and materialism. Show your family that giving can be fun. ...

Holiday excitement is in the air and the first day of December is approaching. The kids are filled with anticipation and are continually asking, “How many days till Christmas now?” An advent...

Many years ago life as it was a much easier pace and not as complicated as far as the joy of gift giving at Christmas time. There use to be more joy in giving a gift because it took time to make...

Decorating the yard for Christmas is cheerful and gives everyone in the neighborhood something fun and exciting to look at. Not only that, but it gives you the feeling of Christmas cheer and it...

Every Christmas, the search goes on for a novel way to tease family or friends. This inexpensive gift will bring a smile to the recipents face, and even provide an additional treat to hot chocolate!

When your children are young, part of the fun of Christmas is seeing their excitement when they think that Santa is going to somehow come down their chimney and give them gifts. It’s magic and...

Nowadays, it seems as though children no longer believe in Santa for as long as they used to. In fact, it seems that younger and younger children are becoming convinced that Santa not only...

As you start flocking the the malls for your holiday shopping,you may want to have your little one's picture taken with Santa Claus. It's a great little memory keepsake that your child can look...