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Christmas is coming, you would like to share your wishes to Santa Claus and you know that paste the list of wishes on your refrigerator is not the most efficient solution to get everything you...
Going to see the best Santa Claus in New York City is easy. Just take your children, or young friends, to Macy's on 34th Street for a special thrill.
Santa is real and you can prove it. Follow these easy steps to get a real letter from Santa.
What is Santa's correct address? How do I know he will get my letter? What is the polite way to ask for what I want? Will he answer my letter? How do I decide what to ask for? Is it okay to...
It is that time again when children around the world take pen-or pencil-or crayon in hand and write their most secret wishes to Santa Claus. What parent's heart doesn't melt at the sight of those...
At many different ages, children often approach their parents wanting to know the reality of Santa Claus. Often this catches many parents by surprise, as they would like to extend the story for...
Would you like your children to receive a phone call from Santa Claus this holiday season? Find out how to easily (and inexpensively!) receive a phone call from Santa, and a recording of your...
Would you like to send a free letter from Santa Claus to your children this holiday season? Find out how to write your own Letter From Santa, and print it in gorgeous quality on your home printer.
Americans tend to think their Christmas customs are very old, but in fact, most of our cherished holiday traditions date back to the 19th century.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Writing a letter to Santa Claus is a rite of passage for many children. Teaching your child how to write a letter to Santa Claus is a way to open up a discussion...
You have the Christmas decorations inside you need. The tree is all trimmed. Presents are ready, some under the tree. Now plan and make a Santa Claus yard decoration. Bring joy to your...
Everyone is familiar with Christmas customs like exchanging gifts and decorating the tree, but few people know their history. Some Christmas traditions have origins dating long before the birth of...
Most people know that Christmas is meant to represent the day of Christ's birth, but many customs and symbols we now associate with Christmas were first celebrated long before Christ was born.
It is one of the memorable moments for everybody especially for children because they believe that on Christmas Santa Claus will come and give gifts like toys, chocolates, Christmas trees and...
The Yule log is a traditional part of Christmas celebrations in the United States and around the world. Though it's more popular in England than in the United States, for most people, the holidays...
Children can mail a letter or their wish list to the North Pole and receive a personalized letter from Santa delivered right to their mailbox! Receiving letters from Santa is free except for...
Not only do different versions of the Christmas stocking's history exist, but at least some of the "history" we have is steeped in myth and legend. Two primary Christmas stocking "histories,"...
If my personal invisible Santa Claus wanted to give me a really great gift, all he'd have to do is order something extravagant and outrageous from the Neiman Marcus catalogue. Since that won't...
Every child loves writing Santa a letter in hopes of getting exactly what they want for Christmas. It's even better is when Santa Claus replies, expressing his desire to fulfill their wishes....
Spreading Christmas cheer by dressing up in festive costumes is a great way to celebrate the holiday season. Homemade Christmas costumes are a fun and easy way to keep your Christmas budget in...
The image of Santa Claus today is pretty standard: He is a plump jolly old elf wearing a red suit trimmed in white fur. However Santa was not always depicted this way.
Yes, Virginia, Santa Claus really does have email. All over the internet, and even before the online revolution, children have sent letters to Santa Claus. Some businesses have helped by making...
Free web email is a wonderful tool. Features continue to improve and grow. You can keep the same email address for years no matter who the ISP (internet service provider) is or where you live,...
How Plan a Kids' Christmas Party
A Christmas party for kids can involve fun crafts, finger foods, decorating activities and an appearance by Santa Claus. Plan a kids' Christmas party with holiday themes and Christmas music with...
Secret Santa is a gift exchange activity, which takes place during the Christmas holidays. It is a game that is often played in workplaces and schools; large families often take part as well....
Traditional Dutch Christmas fare consists of many sweets, including cookies called kerstkrans and speculaas, letterbankets (cakes shaped in the initial of a family's last name), kerststol (breads...
A Hawaiian Christmas should be expected to be a little different from a Christmas celebrated in locations where there are cold temperatures, snow, and fireplaces. The Hawaiian Islands bask in...
Want to order the very best letter from Santa Claus? There are many sites out there, but how do you increase your chances for getting just the perfect Santa Claus letter? Follow these simple...
Santa Claus is indeed real. Saint Nicholas aka 'Santa Claus' was a Greek Bishop in 4th century Turkey who became the patron Saint of children. One legend has it that a poor man at that time was...
Children’s toys break all the time and sometimes you plan a Christmas gift to be a brand new version of whatever broke. Why not use this to your advantage and send your child a letter(or even...
The world is a magnificent place in which to exist but it is also often a difficult place in which to exist. Moments of holiday magic sometimes make difficult times more bearable and sometimes...
Santa Claus is the man of the holiday season. The rotund and jocular gift-giving icon is beloved throughout the world. There are as many ways to say Santa Claus as there are countries that...
So you've been drafted (or you've volunteered) to play Santa Claus at a party this Christmas. Maybe you think all you need to do is show up in your Santa Claus suit, say "Ho, Ho, Ho!" and scram,...
Ho Ho Ho. Santa is coming this Christmas Eve for all the good little boys and girls. Bringing Presents and great cheer to everyone, it isn't an easy job, but Santa needs to do it! Here's how you...
There’s nothing like the look on a child’s face when they discover that Santa actually showed. Here are a few simple things you can do inside your home to make is seem like Jolly Saint Nick was...
"He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake." Known for delivering presents to children around the world in one magical night on Christmas Eve, riding a reindeer-driven sleigh...
Once children believe there is a Santa Claus there will come a day that you have to tell them the truth. This can be a sensitive subject with some children while other children will accept the...
Santa Claus is a very busy man, but for most of the year, he is very easy to find. He is, of course, up in his comfortable home and workshop in the North Pole. On Christmas Eve, however,...
As kids get older they start to not believe in Santa. And they also question everything about Santa . And I think that it is so important to keep the Christmas spirit alive. And that is through...
I have two boys who still believe in Santa Claus and I have come up with a few ways to keep this going. I remember when I was a child and my sister blew the whole mystery for me by telling me our...
Every year millions of children take out their paper, pencil, and crayons to write the most important letter of the year - their letter to Santa Claus. Since this is also a time of giving, take...
Children love to receive mail, so you can imagine the excitement your child will have when they receive a personal letter from Santa himself. Buying personalized letters can get pricey especially...
With the holidays come cheer, good times and food which means you'll also experience gas. That can be an uncomfortable situation in room crowded with friends and family, but with these tips your...
There are many places in the New Jersey area to go to have fun for the holidays, including Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C. But what if you just want to stay local or can't afford to go...
With materialism rampant in our society, it's hard for Christian parents to explain the real meaning of Christmas to their kids. One of the hardest things to explain to children in a truly...
The magic of Santa Claus only lasts for a few years. At a certain age, your kids will begin to have doubts fueled by other kids, and the reality that Santa can’t possibly deliver all those gifts...
Teaching your children that Jesus is the reason for the season can be hard to do when competing with toys, candy and Santa Claus. But remember, when they are older, Santa Claus as they know him...
After 50 years of tracking Santa Claus for callers to the Santa Tracking Operations Center, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) developed a website to update people worldwide as...
It's that time of year when Santa Claus comes sliding down the chimney bringing presents for all. Santa's had a tough year making toys and preparing for the big day. Doesn't he deserve a few...
The holidays are upon as and the kids are out of school looking for some ways to stay entertained on cold and blustery days when they can't go outside. This would be a great time to have a special...