Celebrating Christmas

In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it is easy to forget why we have holidays! Here are a few tips to bring us back to the real meaning of the holidays!

Well a lot of people love saving money and I am one of them. I found a way to find whatever I want at the cheapest price possible. What must do is follow my instructions very carefully even though...

These cookies are crisp, good and packed with flavor. They are made with molasses, bits of candied ginger as well as grated ginger to make them exceptional cookies. You can choose to roll them in...

Our fast paced lives often have the effect of making us nostalgic for things that happened only minutes ago. Such is the case with piling into the car and seeing the holiday lights. If, you're...

How to find the best after Christmas deals without having to fight major crowds.

Alright, kids! It's time to get in the proper holiday spirit! Join me as I run through an amazingly alphabetical Christmas!

Is he Santa or Ol' Nick? Turkish or Armenian or British or Dutch? A bishop or a saint or just a grandfather? Maybe all of these - see how to truly appreciate Santa!

Despite the holiday togetherness hype, many people find themselves alone at Christmas. It's tough to feel lonely and isolated during a time of the year when everybody wants to be surrounded by...

During the holidays, we often feel obligated to visit family--even those who are highly toxic. Know that you don't have to do this. You can say or show through your words, and ultimately, your...

Christmas is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and gift giving. Unfortunately, not everybody who gives you gifts understands you well. Whether they got the wrong size, the wrong color,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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.

Holidays can be stressful - we get stressed about the debt we create, we run around frantically trying to find the perfect gifts and then we try to plan our day (this one day - Christmas) to see...

With the overcommercialization of Christmas in the United States it is very easy for children to lose the true meaning of Christmas. At the same time, many parents do not want to have their...

Here are the best tips on keeping that Christmas tree fresh. These are old tricks my Dad taught me growing up. we use to run our own family Christmas Tree lot every year and developed the perfect...

Do you have Christmas shopping to do? Are you having to go out to the overly packed malls? Are you the type that may get mad at the traffic? If so then you may need to follow these few steps.

Not everyone is happy when Christmas season comes around. Sometimes the loss of a loved one, lack of money, or childhood memories make this time of year less than festive. Making it through...

You have spent all that time looking for the right Christmas tree, for the right price. Now that you found it, its time for decoration. This can also be a great family time, as everyone can help.

Between opening presents, cooking for family and friends and all the dishes that go along with it, at the end of the day you can be left with quite a mess to clean up. Not anymore!