Celebrating Christmas

Articles in Celebrating Christmas

By dlcass 4 comments
I love making things for Christmas. Things to decorate the house with and things to give as gifts. These beautiful little angels serve BOTH purposes. They are so easy to make that you will want to make enough to share with your family and friends... more »
By Cheryle Hoover Davis 10 comments
Christmas time is fun, exciting, and filled with hazards for young children! Here are a few tips to help you keep children safe... more »
By brandy1123 6 comments
very good and easy egg nog.. more »
By drb1966 1 comments
If you don't mind climbing a ladder or walking on a roof then hanging Christmas lights is a great way to make some extra money during the holidays. I will share my secrets with you here... more »
By 1citygirl 8 comments
This fun craft for school or home is sure to please kids of all ages! It's inexpensive, easy, and is sure to help Santa's reindeer this Christmas..... more »
By Maria Battista 2 comments
On Christmas Eve, Santa isn't the only one who should be left a treat. My children have been making reindeer feed for Santa's flying friends for years, and we hope it will become a tradition in your home too. This year, leave a special treat for ... more »
By JoyNmyHeart 6 comments
Salt dough ornaments are fun and easy to make. Kids love to make them and then you have a keepsake to help you remember all of the fun you had when they were kids. The salt in the salt dough preserves the dough AND keeps little ones from eating ... more »
By sugaredup 0 comments
A thoughtful and delicious-smelling gift, simmering holiday potpourri will make any house smell like the holidays. Yum!.. more »
By Dawn Peters 5 comments
Making snow angels is a common childhood game, though older people also make snow angels. It's always best followed up with a steaming cup of hot cocoa!.. more »
By bethjess39564 4 comments
Decorated Christmas wreath are so expensive in the stores. Why spend all that money, when it may not even match your own holiday decor? For much less you can make your own personalized Christmas wreath in under 30 minutes... more »
By ctmem 0 comments
The big holidays have come and gone, yet they are right around the corner. While they can be the most amazing time of the year, full of memories and celebrations, they can also cause stress and nightmares. Managing holiday stress can make the ... more »
By pianistic 19 comments
Meeting The Parents for the first time can be nerve wracking. What do you wear? How to you Dress? What do you say? Whether your meeting your boyfriends parents or your girlfriends parents these tips will keep you in good graces with them for ... more »
By coachmac4 2 comments
Why does our culture think we have to spend thousands of dollars or even hundreds of dollars to celebrate the birth of Jesus? Whatever the meaning of Christmas is to you, it is not an excuse to go into debt! All it takes is some foresight BEFORE ... more »
By Lolo-B 6 comments
Looking to add a personal touch to your Christmas cards but don't have time to make them from scratch? Read below for ideas to make your store bought cards unique this year... more »
By pixiemama 3 comments
Do you always feel like your gift isn't good enough? With a few minor adjustments you can be just as excited as the person opening the gift. You can give awesome gifts even with a small budget... more »
By AlinaBradford 0 comments
The holidays can cause back pain in a number of ways. Travel, hanging lights, putting up a Christmas tree, playing in the snow with the kids, these are all tough on your back. Here are some tips on how to ease the pain and prevent it in the future... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 3 comments
Sometimes we find ourselves paying off last year's Christmas presents when the new holiday season is upon us. With a little planning, you can reduce or eliminate that after-Christmas debt... more »
By Nate1224hoops 18 comments
We all can admit that we spend way to much money during the holidays buying gifts. Most of spend beyond our means. We put gifts on our credit cards, then pay 25% interest on them and pay for them for years to come. Here are some money saving ... more »
By WriterGig 12 comments
When finances are tight, knowing how to save money on Christmas dinner is important. Trimming your food expenses means you are better able to stay on budget during the holiday season, or even splurge in other areas. From making it yourself to ... more »
By Treakins21 5 comments
Are you strapped for cash this holiday season like many others? This will serve as an excellent reference guide to have you giving great one-of-a-kind gifts that they will love all while saving you hundreds!.. more »
By MelanieF 1 comments
It's the most wonderful time of the year, as the Christmas carol goes, although shopping can be a not-so-wonderful task on a tight budget. The thing to remember is that Christmas is made special by your presence, and not necessarily the presents. ... more »
By ebnickiea 21 comments
The countdown to Christmas has begun and while it is my favorite holiday of the year, it is also the most expensive. I love having the entire family together for a big feast, laughs and I love seeing the expression on all the little ones faces ... more »
By josettedupres 4 comments
Historical records remind us that Christmas has been celebrated by Christianity since the fourth century. Pope Julius I picked December 25th to celebrate Jesus' birth. It is believed the Catholic Church picked that date to coincide with the ... more »
By ReuseItAll 16 comments
If you have a family that you dread seeing at holidays because their behavior is negative and unhealthy, then I'm sure you feel uneasy as we approach the holiday season. If you've tried to feel comfortable in the past, either because you've ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 1 comments
By the time Christmas Day rolls around, chances are you've been cooking and baking and eating up a storm for a month or more. If the thought of preparing - and consuming - one more full-course dinner appeals to you about as much as being stranded ... more »