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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 Lion King Cake

By DonnaGrazia

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How would you like to surprise someone special on their birthday with this adorable Lion Cake? It is fun and easy to make, and you can use your imagination, using different candy or cookies than I did to embellish him... more »

How to Make a Mechanic's Pencil Holder

By Amanda Formaro

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Here's a fun Father's Day present! If that special Dad in your life is in the automotive service industry, he'll love this easy to make pencil holder... more »

How to Make a Mkeka

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The mkeka is the mat upon which all other six Kwanzaa symbols rest. It represents an African saying that "no matter how high a house is built, it must stand on something." You can buy a mkeka of either straw or fabric, but it is more fun - and ... more »

How to Make a Mother’s Day Apple Pie

By Angie Shiflett

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Mother’s Day is a traditional holiday that has been celebrated all throughout history. This is the day in which we take time out to tell all moms just how much we appreciate and love them. What better way to celebrate than to create a Mother’s ... more »

How to Make a Mother’s Day Cookbook

By John O'Mahony

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Mother's Day began as an official American holiday in 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May the day to honor mothers. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than by compiling all your family’s favorite recipes ... more »

How to Make A Mother's Day Gift She'll Remember Forever!

By Janet Ford

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Would you like to give your Mom a gift for Mother's Day that she'll never forget? One that is totally unique and not at all expected... yet doesn't have to cost you a dime. You can make it yourself even if you're not even the crafty type!.. more »

How to Make a New Christmas Tradition With Your Spouse

By abbeyroad920

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One thing that makes Christmas so great is the traditions that people have during the season. However, what if your Christmas traditions are different than those your wife has? You’ll need to create your own Christmas traditions. Here is how to ... more »

How to Make a New Years Confetti Egg

By krndpx

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Looking for an idea to really add pizazz to your New Year's Day celebration? Try making one of these fabulous confetti eggs... more »

How to Make a Paper Evergreen Tree

By mamabrooks

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Make a simple 3-dimensional evergreen tree from construction paper. You can make your own forest of these fantastic trees.. more »

How to Make a Paper Snowflake Decoration

By Pomeroy

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This is a project you can do with the whole family. Making Paper snowflakes is fun and easy. Snowflakes make wonderful decorations for the holidays... more »

How to Make a Patriotic Welcome Star

By Amanda Formaro

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Your front door looks so plain, why not dress it up with this fun and easy welcome star! Perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day or any day you want to show your patriotic spirit!.. more »

How to Make a Pee Wee Herman Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Pee Wee Herman, the adolescent that never grew up, brought laughter to millions of kids and adults every Saturday morning with "Pee Wee's Playhouse." Pee Wee may not be on TV anymore, but the suited character with the white shoes and red bow tie ... more »

How to Make a Photo Blanket for Mother's Day

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Mothers enjoy looking at pictures of their children, especially photos from when the children were small. A photo blanket, featuring a picture of the children (or even grandchildren), would make a great Mother's Day gift. With it, your wife or ... more »

How to make a polk-a-dot pumpkin

By Lolo-B

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Each year I brainstorm new ideas for making my pumpkins really stand out. This one just happens to be one of my all time favorites!.. more »

How to Make a Polymer Clay Mummy Bead

By mycraftspage

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Get out your black and white polymer clay! It's time to make a polymer clay mummy bead just in time for Halloween... more »

How to Make a Popeye Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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As a prominent icon of the late twentieth century, Popeye is an excellent choice for a costume. The swashbuckling sailor provided a role model for a generation of youngsters (and a great slogan for the produce industry) when his "I eats me ... more »

How to Make a Pretzel Log Cabin

By Jane Smith

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Log cabins were common in Abraham Lincoln's day. Here's how to build a pretzel log cabin with a healthy twist: hummus! You can serve this treat on Presidents' Day... more »

How to Make a Pumpkin Costume for Halloween

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Create this easy and inexpensive pumpkin costume for Halloween and you are sure to be the hit of the neighborhood. Draw a masterpiece or merely a friendly pumpkin face on poster board, cut out your Halloween costume and you are ready for a trick ... more »

How to make a pumpkin vase

By Lolo-B

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Fall is my absolute favorite season. The air is crisp, the apple cider aplenty and there are pumpkins of every size wherever you go. This year, I made a vase out of a pumpkin to hold my beautiful Autumn inspired flowers... more »

How to Make a Quality Snow Angel

By MrCHUCK mrchuck999.blogspot.com

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Making a great snow angel takes thought planning and deep snow... more »

How to Make a Raggedy Andy Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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When thinking about Halloween, it just makes sense to make your own costume. It is very satisfying to create a costume that is based on a much-loved character from your youth. A Raggedy Andy costume would be easy and fun to make. The costume ... more »

How to Make a Remus Lupin Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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As every Harry Potter fan knows, Remus Lupin is a werewolf, bitten by the loathsome Fenrir Greyback when he was a child. Remus is a gifted and extremely clever wizard. Although he is gentle, he has a mischievous streak that was obvious during ... more »

How to make a romantic, non-alcoholic V-Day drink

By Audie Metcalf

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There's always prosecco with a few raspberries tumbled in for something alcoholic. But. Maybe you're a teetotaller, or are spending Wednesday with your kids. In which case, enjoy this throwback treat with anyone you love. Or even like. Here are ... more »

How to make a Rustic Picture Frame and Holder for Mother's Day

By grouch

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This craft makes a great Mother’s Day present or a cheap holiday gift for any occasion. The best part is that these custom made picture frames can double as home décor for the bathroom or other locations... more »

How to Make a Scary Mask

By arprange13

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Halloween is in my opinion of the most exilerating holidays ever established, but what is halloween with out your own scary mask!.. more »