Holidays & Celebrations Quick Guides

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• Gearing Up for Thanksgiving

  By eHow Editors

  Thanksgiving is not only an American tradition, but also a family tradition. For many, it's the one day out of the year to actually have dinner together in the same place, enjoy each other's company and of course, give thanks.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Basics , Decoration , More Than Just Your Typical Thanksgiving

• Plan a Surprise Party

  By eHow Editors

  Everyone loves a surprise party, but planning one for a loved one or friend can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to throw a great surprise party and keep the secret from your loved one.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Planning a Surprise Party , Types of Surprise Parties

• Celebrate New Year's Day

  By eHow Editors

  Whether you plan on ringing in the New Year out in a crowd, making resolutions you'll never keep or stationed in front of the tube, making resolutions you'll never keep, check out our quick guide to get the most out of your holiday.

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  Party Like It's 1999

• Celebrate Birthdays

  By eHow Editors

  For some, birthdays can be an exciting and highly anticipated event. For the rest of us, which is to say people who have already passed the age of 21, it's a day that seems to come all too soon. Check out our quick guide to make the best of it.

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  Happy B-Day

• Celebrate Easter

  By eHow Editors

  Spring is in the air, which means Easter is just around the corner. Celebrate it the right way with our quick guide.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Guide to Great Easter Traditions

• Celebrate Mother's Day

  By eHow Editors

  She carried you in her belly for nine months. She spent hours in excruciating labor to bring you into this world. The least you can do is shower her with gratitude on her big day.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Honor Your Mother , Give a Great Gift , Find the Perfect Card

• Graduation Party

  By Lindsay Morris, eHow Editor

  Your favorite grad deserves a proper commencement celebration. From pre-school to grad-school, all graduates and family are invited to peruse and choose the best advice eHow offers for planning a perfect graduation party.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Throw a Grad Party , Plan Food and Drinks , Decorate and Entertain

• Enjoying Bastille Day

  By Marie Horrigan, eHow editor

  Bastille Day on July 14 represents the start of the French Revolution, overthrow of the monarchy and the start of the Republic. But it's also a great chance to celebrate the height of summer, with help from eHow for newbies and francophiles alike.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Celebrate the Day , Party Like It's Le Quatorze Juillet , Go Native in France

• Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

  By culturalrider

  Cinco de Mayo is a significant holiday that celebrates the Mexican defeat of the French. Cinco de Mayo is often seen as a celebration of Mexican heritage and is used in American schools to teach students about Mexican heritage.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Celebrating Cinco de Mayo , Cinco de Mayo Celebrations

• Chinese New Year Holiday Tips

  By Charles Pearson, eHow Editor

  Seeing red? In China, that’s simply a sign of good luck. The beautiful celebration of Chinese New Year is the most important celebration in all of China. Learn from eHow all about Chinese red packets, gifts and fireworks.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  All About Chinese New Year , Festivities , Food

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