Celebrating Christmas

How to Track Santa Claus on Christmas Eve

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Every Christmas Eve children of all ages eagerly anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus at their house. Santa has an enormous list of children who are expecting to hear tiny reindeer hooves on the roof, so here are some ways to track Santa's ... more »

How to Trim a Christmas Tree

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Christmas trees can be as ornate or as simple as you like. There really is no right or wrong way to trim a tree... more »

How to Visit a Reindeer Farm

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Reindeer have been a part of Christmas traditions for generations. Reindeer predominately live in Finland and the Scandinavian countries, but there are a few reindeer farms in the U.S. Use these steps to learn where American reindeer farms are ... more »

How to win a parking spot

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Yes yes it is that time of year again and definately get it!.. more »

How to avoid Christmas Stress

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As we all know Christmas is one of the happiest time of year, however one can quickly become overwhelmed with the crowds, long line and fighting for parking paces. But believe it or not if you plan you won’t have to deal with the stress that goes ... more »

How to Be Charitable During the Christmas Season

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It is important to be a giving person during the Christmas season. Perhaps you’re not sure which charity you can give to. Here are some tips on how you can be charitable during Christmas... more »

How to Celebrate an Iranian Christmas

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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During the holiday season, Christians who live in Iran combine their own traditions with those practiced by others of different religions... more »

How to Celebrate Christmas When You're Not Christian

By Bob Strauss

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There’s a classic episode of “South Park” in which Kyle (the Colorado town’s token Jewish kid) sings the heartbreaking ballad “A Lonely Jew on Christmas Eve.” The fact is, as secular as Christmas has become, it can still be a tough slog for ... more »

How to Celebrate the First Day of Christmas

By Allana Baroni

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The line between holiday symbolism and commercialism is thin. So how do we get a nation of spectators to participate in meaningful rituals without feeling like it’s all style and no substance? Turn to the theatrical inspiration of the Twelve ... more »

How to Combine Christmas and Hanukkah

By andipandi10

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I'm Jewish and my husband is Methodist. When we celebrated our first Christmas at his family's house, his brother wished us a "Happy Hannumas." That has been our tradition ever since. If mixed couples are creative and understanding of each ... more »

How to Create Your Own Holiday Organizational Manual

By Jennifer Tankersley

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When my first child was born, I realized that I wanted to make each holiday memorable. I don’t mean grand and glorious (although that may naturally be part of the beautiful holiday season), but rich with family experiences and rituals. I set ... more »

How to Decorate a Christmas Table

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Make your Christmas table just as festive as the rest of your home. Use pine garland, candles, Christmas ornaments and other special touches to create a memorable holiday table... more »

How to Enjoy Being Alone During the Holidays

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Few people choose to be alone on major holidays. But, whether the cause is anticipated - it's the ex-spouse's turn to have the kids and they've flown to Hawaii - or suddenly inflicted - a blizzard blows into town, closing highways and airports ... more »

How to Find Unique Christmas Ornaments and Decorations

By KemiO

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The best part of the Christmas tree is the decorations, we can all agree. The best part of the Holidays, for me is also decorating. You can use generic green, gold and red balls, tinsel and shiny garland, or you can step it up a notch. But where ... more »

How to Have Family Fun at Christmas

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Many people get so caught up in shopping and obligations that they have no time left to have a good time. Remember, the holidays are supposed to be fun... more »

How to Host a Winter White Party

By Allana Baroni

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Fashion may dirty up the crisp summer hue of white for its winter ready-to-wear collections, but white really is the color of the winter season. Blankets of snow being nature’s lush reminder of the fresh, natural glamour the color represents. ... more »

How to Make a Saddle Shoe Christmas Stocking

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Even Ol' Blue Eyes himself would be impressed with this kitschy bobby sock Christmas stocking. Spin some old Rat Pack tunes and decorate the fireplace '50s-style... more »

How to Make Signing Christmas Cards a Fun Family Activity

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Turn this yearly chore into a fun and companionable family activity... more »

How to Make Vegan Eggnog

By Sabah

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Many vegans think they have to miss out on festive drinks and fun over the holidays, but there are some ways to enjoy the season without skipping the eggnog. Eggnog is a popular holiday tradition, and can be made without eggs or milk, just for ... more »

How to Observe Polish Christmas Eve Customs

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The major Christmas celebration in Poland takes place on "Wigilia," which is Christmas Eve. Traditionally, Wigilia is a time for forgiveness and a fresh start. A 12-dish, meatless dinner is served before other festivities begin... more »

How to produce a Christmas panto

By kingofharts

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It is tradition in the UK for schools to perform a play at Christmas time, adapting a fairy tale or other well-known story for a general audience, encouraging participation. Here is how you can write and host a Christmas Panto(mime) in your own ... more »

How to Remove The Evil Eye

By Serafina

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If you suspect that you or someone you love has been given the evil eye, you can remove it. All is not lost. Remember that God rules this world and God can remove it at your request. There is a ritual that you can follow to remove the evil eye. ... more »

How to See Santa in NYC

By Elaine Furst

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He only comes but once a year, but if you're in NYC during Christmas and you'd like a little one-on-one with "The Man," here are the best places to catch him... more »

How to Use Mistletoe to Your Advantage

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Standing under the mistletoe and kissing is one of the romantic images of the Christmas season. Be safe and use the nontoxic, artificial type, but be creative and use it to your advantage in unexpected places... more »

How to Care for a Living Christmas Tree

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A living Christmas tree needs a little extra care, but it's worth it to ensure that it will be around for celebrations to come... more »

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