Celebrating Christmas

The holidays are a time of joy, peace, love and, well, stress. It is inevitable that some of the tension of fulfilling countless obligations, from buying gifts to attending holiday functions to...

Another holiday is around the corner and you know what that means - that good ole' holiday spirit is back. Yes, yes it is difficult to think of such a spirit during an economic crisis; presents...

At Christmas, the warmth is the most important thing and the lights and decorations immediately warm the atmosphere! The most important is obviously the tree, especially for kids! But when the...

In the midst of decking the halls, rocking around the Christmas tree and preparing for the most wonderful time of the year, we can all begin to feel more than a little overwhelmed. The energy and...

Getting through the holidays while single can be a daunting task, but much like anything else in life, attitude plays a major role in your perspective. Even if a relationship eludes you at the...

Christmas must be the most enjoyable day of our year, must not it? So how we make this day unforgettable and enjoyable with our family or friends? If you choose celebrate the Christmas with our...

Americans generate one hundred billion tons more waste around the holidays than in any other season, year round. Is there a way to stay green without losing any holiday spirit? You bet there is!

Want to reduce stress this holiday? It can be as easy as remembering to do a few things, without guilt! Keep reading if you want to learn a few relaxing tips to make this year's holiday that much...

Your worst fear has happened. You forgot to get somebody a gift for Christmas. It is 10PM on Christmas Eve. No stores are open and you don't know what to do. You still have several gift...

Stringing up Christmas lights is a yearly tradition. But there are few things that are more frustrating than untangling old lights or stringing up lights only to find out that they were damaged...

This has been a difficult year for most people and for many of us, the holiday season only serves to underscore the issue. As Charles Dickens so eloquently wrote, “…it is a time of all others,...

Homemade Christmas countdown calendars are a tradition in many households and can quickly become one in yours. They are so fun to make, you and your family may wind up making a different one every...

Christmas is the season of giving. Giving can come from places other than bank accounts. It does not have to be a burden this year just because funds are low. Keep your spirits high by using your...

Everywhere you go there are images of happy people, happy families all gazing at each other with love and pride. This image predates the Norman Rockwell paintings of glowing parents and happy rosy...

On Christmas Eve, before the children snuggle down in their beds, give them this magical reindeer treat to leave out for the reindeer to enjoy. Gather all the kids into the kitchen to make Santa...

Surmounting depression with God may not happen overnight, but deliverance will come. Faith and hope are required to defeat the chronic sadness in your business life and personal life. Read more to...

Christmas should perhaps be written CHRISTmas, as a gentle reminder to many of us that the season's celebrations, festivities, family gatherings, and other wonderful and positive activities that...

Want to dress up your avatar for the holiday? That's not a bad idea when you've been invited to a virtual Christmas party or just want to share in the spirit of the season. You can make your own...

tis the season to be jolly-and despite what you think,a big bank account is not required!celebrate in style with these super-easy and oh-so-affordable tips!

The holidays are once again upon us. As a counselor, people are always asking me, HOW can I SURVIVE the Holidays? So, as a counselor, let me offer some of the comments I share with people. The...

How to finish your last minute holiday shopping "stress free".

How to finish your holiday shopping without the stress of large crowds.

In todays society blended families are common.During the holdays it is important for your children and step-children to feel that their family traditons are included in your holiday...

The latest in an attempt to find a new and funny way to celebrate the season is the “Ugly Christmas Sweater Party”. It seems that there are a ton of beaded, gilded, belled and tasseled sweaters...

Christmastime is a wonderful time of year. But let’s face it, it can also be one of the worst times of the year, if don’t have a method for somehow keeping things in a reasonable perspective. ...

Moving is tough enough. Making this change at Christmas can be very challenging. Here are some tips to keep you in the Christmas spirit although you are moving.

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas... Let your heart be light. From now on, our troubles will be out of sight." ...that's what the song says, anyway. But the reality is our...

The holidays can be very hard on some families who don't have the means to celebrate Christmas or who can not afford the luxuries others can. There are so many ways to show your generosity at this...

For children of all ages, the wonder of Christmas comes in many shapes and sizes, especially when it comes to being surprised by gifts on Christmas Day. With a little planning and very little...

Planning crafts for the winter holiday season can be costly and complicated. Sock snowmen are easy and inexpensive to assemble in the classroom or at home. Such supplies as socks and rice can be...

Christmas is not about things, it's about appreciating family and all the blessings that we have been given- even those things that aren't obvious to us. You can enjoy Christmas on a budget if you...

Saving money, yet celebrating this Christmas season as much as you want could be possible. And there's a lot of ideas on how to save some bucks this Holidays, if you only think of some...

There is always stress around the holidays. We remember good times, bad times, people who are gone, etc. In addition to all those feelings, we feel obligated to go see this one, buy that one a...

Give intangible gifts this Christmas as an addition to your regular ones. Enjoy the exercise in getting ready, put on some good seasonal music, and surprise the family with some unlikely gestures...

If you have to spend all or part of your holidays alone, it is not the end of the world. People and the media might say it is terrible, but let me assure you that you can find joy in spending...

Constructing a successful song mix for any type of party may seem like a challenge. It can be hard to gauge the tastes of everyone in attendance, and you could aggravate a partygoer by including a...

Save money around the holidays by celebrating a totally handmade Christmas. There is no sense in stressing the heart and the budget to run out and buy gifts. Instead, you can make simple or...

Children love to make crafts, especially for holidays. It helps to get them in the celebratory mood and they love to show off what they have made. An easy craft for Christmas is a paper Nativity...

Gluing popcorn together is just plain fun, whether you're eating it or crafting great works of art. This versatile puff of corn can be stuck together in a variety of ways, using corn syrup,...

When designing a small room, there are three basic words that come to mind: space, function and organization. First, determine how much space there is to work with. Dimensions of the room and...

White pine, the state tree of both Michigan and Maine, is a common type of Christmas tree. Some of its attributes make it an excellent choice for this purpose.

On December 24, Santa Claus delivers gifts to millions of children all over the world. That is a lot of presents to deliver in one night, so to stay organized, Santa uses a list. The list is a...

Father Christmas goes by many names, from Kris Kringle to Santa Claus. His story is steeped in tradition and folklore, but every year children of all ages write letters to him and hope that he...

One of the great things about Filipino culture is the way which Christmas is celebrated and the west could benefit greatly by taking cues in this regards. I say this because while Christmas in...

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Some people are born procrastinators. Oh, we'll be ready for Christmas...three days after. Besides, that's when the holiday mood really takes hold of us. Well, here's a way to stay one step...

We all have it; you know the after Christmas blues. The I-spent-too-much-this-year-blues. The I-have-to-get-everyone-who-has-gotten-me-something-blues.The I-ate-too-much-blues. Well do you want to...

With the weight of the recession bearing down on our minds and wallets, let's not let the hard times take away from our Holiday joy.