More Holidays & Celebrations

Hogmanay is a big day in Scotland. Much of the world sees December 31st, the last day of the year, as a evening of partying with plenty of food and drink. In Scotland, the people celebrate...

When celebrating as a host, all of the special touches you add can make a difference. For instance, if you take the time to create and display special place cards for those whom attend your...

If you want to throw a 1940s piano bar themed party, channel your inner Humphrey Bogart and turn your old gymnasium into Rick's Bar from the classic movie, "Casablanca." Include details from the...

You can create online invitations and add free music to your page quickly and easily. You'll have to sign up for a free online invitation site (the most popular are Evite, Socializr, MyPunchbowl...

Venetian masks, as the name might suggest, are Italian in origin. These fun, festive face decorations are traditionally worn during the Venice Carnevale, but you can adopt this look for Mardi...

She's pregnant and it cannot be put off much longer-that shower that you "have" to throw for her! Whether she is your daughter, your daughter-in-law, sister or best friend, you wish you...

On January 6, the world celebrates Epiphany for the day the three Wise Men (or Three Kings) delivered gifts to the baby Jesus in the manger. For Hispanic countries, this day is marked by many...

The tradition of creating a garland of flowers, then turning it into a crown has been practiced across time and cultures. Flowers always have a place at celebrations. Meanwhile, crowns are often...

A Candy Bar Card is a story that is recreated using candy and poster board. I received one of these candy cards in High School at my fast food workplace. I've also made these for several people...

English tea parties work well for a variety of occasions, whether special events or casual catch-up sessions with friends. You'll want to prepare a few snacks, such as scones, shortbread cookies...

French themes work well for birthday parties because they inspire a variety of fun decorations and delicious food items. Consider hosting a French party for your school's French Club or French...

Beautifully decorated trees at your wedding add to the ambience and elegance of the occasion. Many wedding decorations are easy to make at home, and some are so simple that children can join in on...

Veterans Day is celebrated every year in the United States on November 11. The national holiday celebrates our nation's vets, who served during times of war.

Creating a time capsule to capture a special event or provide a record of what life was like at a specific time gives kids and adults an opportunity to think about what is important to their...

Throwing a good theme party, especially with the theme of "America," is a tall order. What does it mean to be an American? It depends on whether you're thinking about the Revolutionary War, the...

You might be shopping for the holidays, a birthday or gift giving occassion and the recipient of your gift is a new nursing student or has been attending nursing school for a while. Giving the...

The graduation gown is a key component in the celebration honoring students who have finally reached the end of their school years. It is also a garment that will get photographed more than almost...

A Quinceanera is a very important event in a 15-year-old Mexican girl's life. Often, the Quinceanera may be a bigger celebration than her wedding day. The Quinceanera marks the transition from a...