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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 Snowflake Ornament

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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These beaded snowflake ornaments sparkle just like real snowflakes and add a beautiful touch for the winter decorating season. This simple craft is one that can admire for years to come. Sit down with the family, string beads, and make some memories... more »

How to Make a Split Rail Fence for Your Model Train Layout

By Jane Smith

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No rural scene in a model train layout is complete without a length or two of split rail fence. When clearing fields, pioneer men such as Abraham Lincoln would cut old trees down and split them to make fence rails. Branches and roots would become ... more »

How to Make a Tussie Mussie for Valentine's Day

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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A tussie mussie is a traditional Victorian bridal bouquet that contains tightly bunched groups of flowers. Since most Victorians understood the symbolic meanings of flowers and plants, tussie mussies often contained a variety of blooms that told ... more »

How to Make a Unicorn Pinata

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My daughter wanted a unicorn pinata for her birthday. Since we couldn't find one locally, I decided I needed to make one. It turned out so well, I wanted to show you how I did it... more »

How to make a Valentine Day Card

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How to make a Valentine card from magazines around your house. Learn how to cut and design your very own card. Not an artist? Does not matter. This is something anyone can do at any age. Just have fun with this project!.. more »

How to make a valentine for a sandbox playmate

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If your kids spend as much time in the sandbox as mine do they are sure to have a few sand mates that they want to remember on Valentine’s Day. This makes a great class room treat bag and it is the gift that the kids can use all year round... more »

How to Make a Vine Christmas Wreath

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Christmas decorations are a fun part of the holidays, especially the traditional Christmas wreath. Make your own to match your home and style. Here's how to make a vine Christmas wreath... more »

How to Make a Vine Thanksgiving Wreath

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Decorating your home for Thanksgiving will make it even more inviting and festive for your family. A creative Thanksgiving wreath for your door will welcome guests into your home. Learn how to make a vine Thanksgiving wreath following these steps... more »

How to Make a Witch's Nose

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Spice up your witch costume with this green nose... more »

How to Make a Wonder Woman Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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The super hero Wonder Woman has a colorful costume that you can create at home. One of the nice features of this costume is that it can be altered to suit the wearer's taste and body type... more »

How to Make All Saints Day Soul Cakes

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Soul cakes are delicacies from Europe. Traditionally, people made these cakes on All Saints day and, in the evening, placed them on graves of dead relatives to ease their souls. They were also handed out to the poor and needy in exchange for ... more »

How to Make All Saints Day Strietzel

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Strietzel, a braided sweet bread, originates in Germany. On All Saints day, children look forward to visits from their godparents who arrive with gifts of Strietzel. Part of the fun for the children is competing with each other for who received ... more »

How to Make Amends Between the High Holidays

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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With the new year comes an opportunity to make amends, and a chance at a new beginning. The days between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are a time of introspection, forgiveness and atonement... more »

How to Make an Easter Bunny Cake

By rzn4kdz

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Save money by making your own Easter Bunny Cake.. more »

How to Make an Edible Advent Calendar

By LesleyBarker

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An advent calendar helps count the days down until Christmas. Some are devices by which children can learn about the story of the first Christmas and others are just fun. You can spend a lot or a little on a store bought Advent calendar or you ... more »

How to Make an Evergreen Banner

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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A Christmas banner is similar to a wreath except that the greenery is shaped into a line instead of a circle, and a banner hangs horizontally above a mantel or on a wall. This evergreen banner will adorn your dining room for the holidays and the ... more »

How to make an indoor realistic forest

By NecroPsycho

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For those wanting an indoor forest for their haunted houses. Very easy, and extremely cheap. Best of all, REALISTIC.. more »

How to Make an Intellectual Christmas Tree Skirt

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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A thinking person's tree deserves a skirt that does more than modestly hide the tree stand and invite piles of gifts. This one will serve as a reminder of what Christmas has meant to thinkers in the past - and of what it can mean today. In short, ... more »

How to Make an IPod Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Witches, ghosts and goblins are all standard costumes for Halloween, but for something with a more modern twist, make this iPod costume. Quick and easy, this creative costume is sure to be a hit for anyone who loves high tech toys. In as little ... more »

How to Make an M & M Wreath

By karilivingston

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M & M Wreaths make great gifts for teachers and others on your holiday list!.. more »

How to Make and Share an Online Christmas List

By davewilks

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If you're anything like me, starting in early November you get endless requests from family members for a Christmas list. You can try to remember, or keep a scrap of paper, or even write one on your computer and email it. Wouldn't it be nice to ... more »

How to Make Angel Luminaries

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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This easy-to-make twist on traditional paper holiday luminaries will give your home an angelic glow... more »

How to Make Beautiful Presents for Christmas

By Eleonora Fatuzzo-Nord

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Tired of the crazed stores and long lines? Want to give beautiful gifts but are on a tight budget? You can stunning pieces with clay rightin your own home. No experience necessary, just time and imagination... more »

How to Make Benne Cakes for Kwanzaa

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Benne cakes are a popular snack cookie that originated in Africa, where the benne seed (or sesame seed as it is known in America) comes from. It is enjoyed year round in Africa, and is especially popular in America during the Kwanzaa celebration. ... more »

How to Make Bunny Envelopes for Easter

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Kids love craft projects anytime of the year, and Easter is no exception. An Easter bunny envelope is fun to make and can be used as simple decoration or to hold Easter eggs or candy. Easter bunny envelopes make great gifts for parents and ... more »