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For timely tips on holidays and celebrations, turn to eHow's massive collection of How To articles. Whether you're looking to stay in and celebrate on New Year's Eve or go out and party on St. Patrick's Day, look no further for helpful tips and party advice. eHow also has gift ideas, recipes and decorating tips for Christmas, Hanukkah and the entire holiday season. From arranging a graduation ceremony to cooking a memorable Thanksgiving dinner, eHow's holiday and celebration experts have created a repertoire of step-by-step instructions to keep you merry the whole year through.

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How to Make a Christmas Card Ball

By Jami ONeill

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Not sure what to do with all the old Christmas cards? Why not do something creative with them, like the following Christmas card ball? It's easy and fun!.. more »

How to Make a Christmas Registry

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Registries are not just for weddings and baby showers anymore. Many retailers offer registries or "wish lists" online and in-store. There are also websites that offer registry services where you can choose items from different stores or from a ... more »

How to Make a Christmas Spider Ornament

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The Christmas Spider serves as a holiday tradition for many people. It makes a wonderful gift and can be easily made using anything from inexpensive beads to crystal beads. Give it as a gift or hang it on your Christmas tree. Follow these steps ... more »

How to Make a Cleopatra Costume Without Sewing

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Cleopatra is a great costume to wear for Halloween, and it is very easy to make at home without any sewing. The important parts of a Cleopatra costume are the accessories, so start with a basic dress and glam it up with some homemade gold ... more »

How to Make a Cookie Bouquet Valentine

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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This Valentine's Day, you can give a cookie bouquet to your Valentine instead of a bouquet of flowers. You don't have to go out and buy your bouquet, just make it yourself. The following steps will show you how to make a cookie bouquet that ... more »

How to Make a Countdown Calendar

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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A countdown calendar is one way to mark time from the present to an important event in the future. The countdown begins when you pull the first item off the calendar. As the countdown progresses, the calendar gets shorter and shorter... more »

How to Make a Creche

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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A creche is a French word for "infant's bed." People usually use the term to describe the resting place from the nativity scene in the Christian religion. A creche is a great at-home project to make your Christmas more festive... more »

How to make a creepy crawly Halloween bracelet

By AdamMack07

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Make a cool Spider Bracelet for Halloween.. more »

How to Make a Dairy Free Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie for Christmas

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Looking for a Dairy Free pumpkin pie for Christmas? Here is a recipe with 2 options and they taste great! This pie is also Gluten Free!.. more »

How to Make a Detective Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Detective costumes are classic Halloween or Murder Mystery attire. It's easy to make a detective costume for very little expense if you are willing to do some snooping around. With just a little legwork you may be surprised at what you uncover. ... more »

How to Make a Fairy Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Fairies are whimsical creatures that fly through the air, make flowers grow and create magic wherever they appear. A fairy costume for Halloween is the perfect idea for any sprite-in-training. Follow these simple steps to make a fairy costume... more »

How to Make a Fake Diploma

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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There are a number of reasons why you would want to make a fake diploma. A fake diploma can be used as decorations for graduation ceremonies, a gag gift for a colleague and filler in the background of a theatrical production. It is possible to ... more »

How to Make a Female Mentor Feel Special on Mother's Day

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Mother's Day can be a great opportunity to thank a woman who has been a mentor or guide to you, whether or not she is actually a mother... more »

How to Make a Graduation Time Capsule

By Christine Sostarich

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You will find few better ways to reminisce at your class reunion than popping open a time capsule and exploring its contents. The memories poring over these artifacts evoke can make the entire event worthwhile... more »

How to Make a Great Gift Basket for a Birthday Present

By meaghansfashion

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Do you ever feel like your gift is just not good enough? Well, I have news for you! Gift baskets are an easy and thoughtful way to go when buying presents... more »

How to Make a Halloween Devil Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Halloween brings out the devil in all of us, so why not be a devil for Halloween? Create an inexpensive, simple devil costume by rummaging through your closet and wearing your most devilish attire. Finish the look by adding horns and a tail. ... more »

How to Make a Handmade Valentine

By cjwilson

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The easiest way to make your special someone happy... more »

How to Make a Hanukkah Menorah, a Great Craft for Children

By PattyOh

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Children will love helping you make their very own Hanukkah Menorah out of felt. While you light the Hanukkah candles and say prayers every night, your little one can “light” their felt Menorah and say prayers, too. Don't let the number of steps ... more »

How to Make a Harry Potter Death Eater Mask

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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With the popularity of the Harry Potter book and movie series, what child wouldn't want to impress his friends with a scary death eater mask that he made himself. Use simple paper mache techniques and possibly a little help from mom or dad. Note ... more »

How to Make a Holiday Wreath from Grape or Honeysuckle Vine

By Heidi

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Making a holiday season wreath from backyard vines is simple and fun. Use whatever you have growing - just make sure you don't mistake poison ivy for a useable vine!.. more »

How to Make a Jack O Lantern from a Turnip

By Cheryle Hoover Davis

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In Ireland, people celebrated Halloween long before the tradition became popular in North America. This festival was called Samhain or Celtic New Year. At Samhain, people celebrated by carving turnip Jack-o'-lanterns... more »

How to Make a Jellyfish Halloween Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Making Halloween costumes for kids need not be expensive or time-consuming. This funny jellyfish Halloween costume uses simple materials and takes only minutes to put together. It's also a particularly convenient Halloween costume for kids, ... more »

How to Make a Keychain for the Best Dad Ever

By Amanda Formaro

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This craft is so easy for kids to make, even toddlers get into the fun. Give this gift to Dad and he will absolutely love it. A great gift for Father's Day or his birthday, he'll cherish it and carry it around proudly. Better than a tie any day!.. more »

How to Make a Kitsch Christmas Tree Skirt

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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If you're brave enough to turn your tree into a display stand for your fascination with kitsch, you're bold enough to make a statement with the skirt as well. You'll never look at a traditional red or green flannel skirt the same way - but then, ... more »

How to Make a Kwanzaa Mobile for Children

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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This easy-to-make craft project incorporates the colors and the seven principles of Kwanzaa... more »