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  • 'Tis The Season For Volume  By : Salim Jordan
    Do you know how many turkeys are eaten during the holiday season? Below are a few interesting facts regarding the volume of turkeys eaten, cards sent, and much more.

    Christmas Cards
    Do you enjoy receiving cards in the mail? How many do you think you get each season? There are roughly 1.9 billion Christmas cards sent in the United States every year to friends, family members, and acquaintances, making Christmas the #1 card sending occurrence, followed by Valentine's Day.
    ...
  • 10 interesting Halloween Trivia  By : Sean Carter
    No wonder a holiday as big as Halloween will have its huge share of trivia attached to it. But the worthiest part is that the Halloween trivia are striking in nature and are therefore, sure to interest anyone who happens to spare a look-over. So here are some very occupying Halloween trivia enlisted for you. The list is not exhaustive, but it sure is worth knowing ! Check out
  • 10 No Cost Valentine's Day Gifts  By : Adriana Copaceanu -
    Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those we love, and money should not stay in the way of it.

    Here are some Valentine's Day gift ideas that won’t cost any money.

    1. Surprise your partner with a new set of vows, complete with a lovely candlelight dinner. Take care of all the details before the actual day, so you can be relaxed and enjoy it too.

    2. Window-shop for your dreams together: go "house hunting" for the perfect getaway cottage...mountain c...
  • 3 Great Ideas For 4th Of July Party Food  By : Cinneide
    Add some fun to your 4th of July party food. There is no rule that the food should be one thing or another. In fact, a potluck of choices is the most American of all ways to celebrate.
  • 3 Great Ideas for 4th of July Picnic Ideas  By : Cinneide
    The 4th of July is fast approaching. Do you need a few great 4th of July picnic ideas to help you and your family celebrate this day?
  • 3 Ways To Celebrate Independence Day  By : Cinneide
    No matter what your traditions are, it is important to celebrate Independence Day. If you live in the US, or are living outside the country and yearning for a bit of home, there is never a better time to celebrate this historic day.
  • 5 Fabulous Valentine Gift Ideas For Her  By : Adriana Copaceanu -
    It’s almost Valentine’s Day and you have no idea how to show your love for your special girl. Don’t worry: here are several ideas you can use now, and be a hero.

    1. Roses! I know what you are thinking: boring, thoughtless, not good enough, etc. Well, here is a way to make giving roses very special: buy her a dozen roses and place a pearl inside each rose bud. As the rose buds open, the pearls will be revealed as an extra surprise. Once she finds all your pearls, take them ...
  • 5 Great Games For Your Halloween Party  By : Cinneide
    Everyone loves party games. Here are some ideas for your next Halloween party.
  • 7 Great Ideas for Decorating Your Halloween Party  By : Cinneide
    So, you need to plan for your upcoming Halloween party. How should you decorate?
  • 8 Tips to Personalize Your Christmas Tree  By : Timothy Rudon
    Christmas is a tradition and for many Christmas holds many memories and represents a families origins and roots.
  • A Credit Card Can Sing A Christmas Carol  By : Peter Kenny
    “Christmas Time, Mistletoe and Wine” How many times have you heard this so far and its only November? A few I’ll bet, but with Christmas seemingly becoming earlier to us each year, we will no doubt feel the need to get ahead with our present and food buying. This though only leads to us spending more than we should. This is because with the shops full of decorations and Christmas tunes, the stores are dictating to us that we have to buy our gifts now, which will mean by the t...
  • A Father's Day Experience  By : Jane Roseen
    One man's story of why Father's Day is especially meaningful to him.
  • A Little Bit of Christmas Trivia  By : J Gardener
    Your intellectual youngster has many question for you this holiday season and he expects you to have all the answers. Amaze and entertain him with a little bit of Christmas trivia.
  • A Note From Saint Valentine - A First Person Tale Of This Wonderful Day  By : Eric V. Allen -
    Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn't like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn't the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings.

    Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected men to volunteer to join. Many men just did not want to fight in wars. They did not want to leave their wives and families. As you might have guessed, not many m...
  • Accessorize for the Perfect Halloween Disguise  By : Jason Bibb
    Picking the right Halloween costume for you!
  • Activity Day  By : John Tarr
    An activity day can include any of the above team-building and trust-building exercises, and are often fun times. These events also help bring a group together, and provide an overall incentive for that organization or business to perform better.
  • Adults Can Gear Up With Halloween Party  By : Usharani
    Many people think that Halloween parties are only for kids, but who said that? We need to break the rules and tell the world that Halloween celebrations can be enjoyed by adults too.
  • All Dressed Up for Christmas-The Santa Suit Tradition  By : Victoria McCraw
    Annual Santa Reservist prepare to dress up and bring joy and happiness to many, but few know the history behind it all.
  • An introduction to Halloween Jack o’ Lantern  By : Usharani
    A jack o‘ lantern is a dig out pumpkin with a glow inside, related most usually with Halloween, a holiday famous on the night just before All Soul‘s Day
  • Ancient Celebrations Of The Christmas Holiday  By : Dominic Ferrara
    Christmas may very well be the oldest holiday that is shared across the many cultures of the world; it is traditionally celebrated during the winter season (or even the warm summer season if you count Australia, where Christmas is celebrated as an official holiday).

    Before Christmas was celebrated, people were finding time to celebrate in Europe during the winter holiday before the birth of Jesus Christ ever even occurred!

    The Winter Solstice has always been a time to...
  • Arbor Day - The Selflessness Of Trees  By : cdmohatta
    Arbor Day, as it is commonly known today, is of American origin and was first observed in Nebraska, USA on the 10th of April 1872.
  • Australia Day Comes Alive  By : Jane Roseen
    When Australia Day comes each January 26th, it brings with it a celebration of all things Australian. This celebration has greatly evolved over time, changing both its name and its content to reflect modern Australians and their pride in their country.
  • Bastille Day - France's Independence Day  By : Jane Roseen
    Bastille Day is much like Independence Day in the United States - It is the celebration of a new form of government. Bastille Day symbolizes the overthrow of the old monarchy and the beginning of the French republic.
  • Best Gift Ideas For Her And Him This Holiday Season  By : James Brown
    Holiday shopping can be crazy—there are too many crowds, too many cars on snowy or rainy highways, and too much shopping stress where there should be holiday fun. Remember when gift giving WAS fun? It can be again, with a little help from online coupons. Online coupons are your ticket to easy shopping and FUN gift giving this year. A single mouse click on a coupon could be your ticket to great giving.

    One of the big worries at holiday time is what to buy that special someo...
  • Candy Corn Activities for Halloween Parties  By : Gaylene Davis
    With the power of modern computing, this Halloween you can appreciate your candy corn without gaining weight. Try using the little goodies in in these fun kids‘ activities and games.
  • Caroling at Christmas  By : J Gardener
    Christmas caroling has long been a holiday tradition. The singing of familiar yuletide songs can bring about warm feelings of Christmas past. Read on to learn the history of Christmas caroling.
  • Celebrating Saint Patricks Day  By : cdmohatta
    St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland is believed to have brought Christianity to Ireland in the fourth century.
  • Christmas - Santa Claus does exist just ask the LORD  By : Kacy Carr
    Santa Claus says, to make your wish come true?
  • Christmas 3D Screensaver – Real Miracle on Your Desktop  By : Tanya Zimina
    Christmas is full of magic. The air is filled with happiness, peace, generosity and kind feelings. This mood is felt everywhere and people share it with each other through greetings, presents and various decorations. Everyone is waiting for a miracle to happen… But could you ever imagine that a miracle could come right to your desktop?
  • Christmas Cookies: Santa's Midnight Snack  By : Jeremy White
    The Christmas cookie is an essential holiday foodstuff. Without it, what would Santa nibble on to keep him moving on that long Christmas Eve journey? Here are some yummy Christmas cookie recipes for Santa and you to enjoy!
  • Christmas Decorating That Will Make Your Holidays Special  By : Angela Tyler
    If you are like the majority of people, you do not have a lot of time during the holidays to make special decorations. You can make your holiday decorating quick and easy and create a festive atmosphere in your home without spending a lot of time and money, leaving you more time to enjoy the holiday season with your family. Here are some holiday decorating tips that are free and inexpensive that will require very little effort:

    Tableware:

    Use festive tableware for eve...
  • Christmas Dinner - Christmas Day On A Budget - Struggling To Make Ends MEAT  By : Kacy Carr
    How you can eat well on Christmas Day and every other day over the christmas holidays while on a budget.
  • Christmas Dinner - Festive Fun While Eating Turkey  By : Kacy Carr
    What is more important Christmas dinner or the clothes you wear on the day.
  • Christmas Dinner Made Memorable  By : Jeremy White
    Eating is an important part of our Christmas holiday traditions. If you're planning a festive feast, what menu items are must-haves on your holiday table? Read on to make sure you have all the tasty food basics covered.
  • Christmas Gifts: Making Your List and Checking It Twice  By : Noel Jameson
    Do you really need to make a Christmas list of all the people you need to get Christmas gifts for? Find out here...
  • Christmas in Another World: Romania  By : Jeremy White
    Much of the world celebrates Christmas in one form or another. Learn how the people of Romania celebrate the holiday. Are their yuletide traditions similar or different than that of their American counterparts?
  • Christmas Parties. - Bring a Bottle “Yeah Right Bring a Condom More Like  By : Kacy Carr
    Rejoice or regret this Chrismas., which is it to be?
  • Christmas Shopping with Kids  By : J Gardener
    Christmas shopping with kids seems like an impossible feat. But with a little planning and patience, you can make the trip a little less stressful with these helpful tips.
  • Christmas – How To Create A Fun & Cherished Christmas!  By :
    Who doesn’t want warm and cherished family Christmas memories? Rituals add the festive touch creating magic, fun and a renewed sense of family closeness. So take a look at a couple of Christmas rituals that you can incorporate into this festive season to ensure a truly joyous and happy time for all!
  • Coping With Holiday Stress  By : Regina Pickett Garson
    The holidays are upon us and instead of leisurely sipping eggnog around the fireplace, we find ourselves in a frenzy trying to get all too many things done in anticipation of that one perfect, albeit elusive holiday moment.

    Despite expectations, holidays are a time when many of us end up so stressed and overworked, the joy is completely lost. Nonetheless, the holidays really should be about family, friends, renewal, and even fun.

    As we all know, achieving any dream is n...
  • Create A Luxurious Spa Gift Basket Using Aromatherapy Gifts  By :
    Everyone deserves a little pampering on occasion and what could be a more enjoyable gift than a spa gift basket? In addition to birthdays and holidays, spa gift baskets make great get well, hostess, or bridal shower gifts.
  • Create Your Own Bastille Day Celebration  By : Jane Roseen
    Not everyone has the luxury to travel to France for Bastille Day, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate the French version of Independence Day right from your home town.
  • Create Your Own Valentines Day Gift Basket  By : Janet Vogel
    A homemade Valentines Day gift basket is a wonderful way to express your love and devotion on this special day. It can be a nice gift for a couple as well as for an individual. If you are searching for a gift basket for a romantic couple, you can really personalize it by making it yourself.
  • Cupid Quotient  By : Deanna Mascle
    Twelve multiple choice trivia questions about Valentine holiday history and tradition
  • Dazzle Them with Odd Christmas Facts  By : J Gardener
    As you rush from store to store trying to finish your holiday shopping, the clock is ticking on your children's patience. Keep them entertained with your vast knowledge of odd Christmas facts!
  • Decorating For Christmas Memories  By : Thomas Easterday
    One of the most fun parts of Christmas, for adults and children alike, is decorating!
  • Decorating The Home With Valentine’s Day Decor  By : Roy Thomsitt -
    Valentine’s Day comes hot on the heels of Christmas, New Year and the Chinese New Year, occasions when decorations, plus special home and garden décor, are at their most abundant. While people do not generally decorate their homes extensively for Valentine's Day, now you have got in the decoration mood, why not have a few special Valentine ornaments about the home to signify the day?

    If your Valentine's ornaments are well chosen, they may even fit into your home decor at o...
  • Design and Create Your Own Delightful Christmas Gift Baskets  By : Janet Vogel
    Creating Christmas gift baskets can give one a great deal of pleasure as well as ignite the holiday spirit. It is a rewarding accomplishment to select personal gift items and favorite treats for that special person. With some planning you will come up with ideas for everyone on your holiday gift list.
  • Did You Know Of Hairstyle Appreciation Day  By : cdmohatta
    April 30th is the day to appreciate hairstyles. In some places it is called Hairstylist appreciation Day.
  • Easter Egg Hunts Are Fun For The Whole Family  By : Gray Rollins -
    If you want to have a ball this year then consider throwing an Easter egg hunt. There is no better way to get the whole family together and enjoying the holidays like they should. This type of fun will ensure that all of the kids will have more fun than they have ever had before.

    If you want to plan the best possible Easter egg hunt you should consider getting everyone that you know involved. Talk to your family members, especially the ones who have kids, along with all of...
  • Family Christmas Traditions from Germany  By : Jane Roseen
    German legend says that, on Christmas Eve, all the rivers turn to wine, the animals speak to each other and to humans, trees bear fruit, church bells ring from the sea, and gems pour forth from the mountains. Is it any wonder, then, that family Christmas traditions in Germany are bold, beautiful, and full of cheer?
  • Family Photo Christmas Cards - 6 Smart Solutions to the Top Challenges  By : Linda Kling
    Taking a great photo for the family photo Christmas card looks like it should be easy. But as any parent who has attempted this holiday ritual can tell you, it‘s not as simple as it looks. What you want is a unique, beautiful photo Christmas card. And what you usually get is fidgety, uncooperative kids that blink just as you‘re taking the picture. But don‘t give up and throw in the Santa hat just yet. Here are 6 easy, smart solutions to those top challenges.
  • Favorite Christmas Songs for Kids  By : Jeremy White
    Children love to spread their holiday cheer by singing a variety of Christmas carols at the top of their lungs. These songs have stood the test of time. Do you agree with our top 10 favorite Christmas songs for kids?
  • Five Quick Tips for Eliminating Holiday Stress in 10 Minutes or Less  By : Noel Jameson
    Holiday stress getting you down? Here are five ways to feel much better throughout the Christmas season -- in ten minutes or less!
  • Five Strategies for a Balanced and Joy-filled Holiday  By : Christy Geiger
    As the holiday seasons approaches, start applying these five strategies early on to ensure that you have a wonderful, stress-free season.
  • Fourth Of July - How To Select Ecards?  By : cdmohatta
    How to select ecards for Independence Day? It is a very significant t day when all Americans congratulate each other for the freedom they enjoy.
  • Fruit Baskets - Great Versatile Homemade Gifts For Everyone  By :
    Fruit baskets are ideal gifts for anyone for all holidays and special occasions. You can create beautiful fruit gift baskets for a group of people or for that one special person. And, they are practical as well as delicious.
  • Fruitcake IS Edible & Delicious  By : J Gardener
    It is one of the most under appreciated holiday delicacies - the fruitcake. You've always wondered what demented cook could have ever concocted such a confection. Learn the origins of this traditional holiday food.
  • Get Some Help Finding Good Easter Craft Ideas  By : Gray Rollins -
    Coming up with Easter craft ideas on your own is too hard. That is why you can start searching online for these kinds of ideas. The internet is the perfect place to find as many Easter crafts as you will have time to make.

    Some of the best Easter craft ideas use eggs. There are so many ways to decorate eggs for Easter and with a little imagination you can make all kinds of creatures and fun characters.

    Here are some great ideas that you can use this Easter to make your ...
  • Get Those Christmas And Holiday Cards Out On Time  By : Dave Saunders
    With Christmas just around the corner, many people begin the mad rush to send out all the Christmas cards they resolved to send out on time last year. No matter what the retail stores choose to call the season, many people purchase stacks of holiday cards with the intention of sending them all out. Unfortunately, many of them end up in a box and collect dust until they’re pondered next year. This often happens because in the chaos of the season it’s difficult for many to mast...
  • Gift Ideas for Baby's First Christmas  By : Jeremy White
    Nothing is more exciting for a new parent than baby's first Christmas. The development of babies in the first year of life can be astounding making gift buying sometimes difficult. Here are some can't-miss gift ideas for infants.
  • Gifts that Never Go Out of Style  By : true2you
    Gift giving doesn't have to be about finding the perfect tie or book, or even spending any money. There are gifts that you can give everyday from your heart. These gifts never go out of style.
  • Give A Heart Necklace This Holiday  By : Dana Goldberg -
    The holiday is almost here and you know what that means! That means that it is time to start thinking about getting her that perfect necklace. All women fall over themselves to get a heart necklace. The heart shape is the universal symbol of love and this holiday season is the season for you to get the love of your life her very own heart shaped necklace.

    You have a few different choices, many actually. It seems like the heart necklace is getting more and more creative all...
  • Good Deeds & The Santa Factor  By : J Gardener
    Come December, kids have prepared a long list of desired toys from Santa. And in anticipation of his visit, kids will display their very best behavior. Learn how as a parent, you can turn this "Santa Factor" into a lifelong habit of good deeds for others.
  • Good Friday And Easter  By : cdmohatta
    Jesus died on the cross. Jesus was nailed on the cross. Yes, He was nailed.
  • Great Christmas Tales Your Kids Will Love  By : Jeremy White
    Children love books! And what better way to put you in the holiday spirit than to snuggle up with you kids and read a Christmas-themed story. Check out our list of great, classic holiday tales that the whole family will enjoy!
  • Great Ideas for this Years Christmas Stocking  By : Peter Kring
    The traditional christmas stocking
  • Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas  By : Mike Hanna
    Cynics say that Valentine’s Day is a fallacy invented by the greeting cards industry to increase our overdraft, just in case the Christmas credit card bill is starting to subside. Arguably the worst thing about Valentine’s Day is hitting the shops, usually at the last minute, to join everyone else in a manic search for a tasteful gift. If the thought of Oxford Street on 13 February makes you feel ill then sort out your Valentine’s Day gifts by shopping online this year.

    B...
  • Greek Soldier Costumes For Halloween Or Other Occasions  By : Phil Sikes
    Greek soldier costumes are a popular outfit at Halloween, and throughout the year. Find out more about these costumes and where to find the best deals.
  • Green Holiday Toys for Children  By : chloe w.
    The tips of green holiday shopping for your children. How to protect our earth and have a creative and fun Christmas for your children.
  • Halloween costumes taken at a whole new level  By : Allweb
    Halloween is one of the most popular and widely celebrated holidays in the contemporary US. It is a night of bats and vampires, when people display carved lit pumpkins, black cats and witches on their porches. Children dress up in costumes full of imagination and go trick or treating for the preciou
  • Halloween Festival  By : usharani
    History of Halloween, like any other festival's history is stimulated through civilization that has emerged through all ages from one generation to other generation and you can follow your previous generations as they did. Most of their innovation gets fuzzy with additions and alterations as this process goes on. It happens so slowly, straddling over so many ages, that we barely come to be familiar with about these deformations. At one point of time it leaves us puzzled,with its multihued faces.
  • Halloween Ideas - No Trick or Treat For Kids and Pets  By : Kacy Carr
    Children trick or treating alone is not recommended regardless of it being Halloween night.Halloween party ideas to keep those childrens faces behind their moster masks smiling
  • Halloween Party Ideas  By : Sean Carter
    Halloween is a time to have a frightfully fun celebration with spooky Halloween decorations and fabulous Halloween parties ! Now if you’re a party animal, Halloween’s your day to have a total fling. And to pep up your party spirits, here are some Halloween party ideas for you.
  • Halloween Pumpkin Carvings  By : Sean Carter
    Carve what you may this Halloween, bet your holiday won’t be just as much fun without a bit of groovy pumpkin carving ! So gear up to carve out the right faces of fun and freak and knock the wits out of your folks. But keep in mind the pumpkin carving tips below.
  • Hare Raising Questions About Easter  By : Sharron Myers
    Have you ever wondered what a bunny that lays eggs has to do with Easter? Do bunnies even lay eggs? How did the bunny and the egg theory ever come into being? How did Easter come about? What are its origins? These are some of the questions we will look at in today’s article.

    Bunnies, chickens and colored eggs all have to do with the Easter Tradition. Today we want to know what do eggs and bunnies have in common. Why isn’t the chicken laying the colored eggs?
  • Have A Holiday Tea Party This Year!  By : Annette Yen
    Teatime! It's as if it's just part of being a girl ... hats, little teacups, beads and bracelets. Girls of all ages love a fabulous tea party!

    There are so many great reasons to join up with our friends across the Atlantic and begin the tradition of afternoon tea EVERY day, but especially at the holidays, creating the tradition of a special holiday tea will provide a fabulous memory for our girls that will last a lifetime! Some of the benefits of planning a holiday tea:

    ...
  • Have A Merry Christmas Cactus  By : Susan Foster
    Christmas Cacti are fun, make great gifts, and can bring many years of joy to your family.
  • Have Yourself a Merry (and Safe!) Little Christmas  By : Jeremy White
    Having a real Christmas tree in your home brings to life Christmas traditions. However, along with their wonderful scent and beauty, live trees bring about safety issues as well. Follow these simple tips to ensure a safe and festive holiday.
  • Healthy Holiday Eating – Bring Something Good To The Party  By : Susanne Myers
    It seems that we’re invited to a party or family get-together every other night in the weeks before the Holidays. Unfortunately most of the dishes that are brought to those events are not exactly healthy. We all tend to overindulge during the holiday season, tempted by all the unhealthy treats around. But to be honest with you, I get tired of all the rich and fattening food rather quickly and welcome a healthy fresh alternative. This is your year to shine with that healthy di...
  • Help Your Child Help Others At Christmas  By : J Gardener
    Young children naturally love to help others. The holiday season is a terrific time to encourage that behavior. Learn ways that your family can help others that will benefit your youngster far beyond childhood.
  • History of Oktoberfest  By : Jane Roseen
    The first Oktoberfest was held on Ocotber 12, 1810, in Munich to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig I of Bavaria and princess Maria Teresa of Saxony-Hildburghausen on what was to become known as Theresienwieses - Theresa's fields.
  • Holiday Fashion -- Know It Or Santa Might Not Be The Only One Red-Faced  By : Salim Jordan
    What to wear, what to wear? Are you at a loss when it comes to dressing for holiday get-togethers? Do not despair; many people share your concern. However, there are a few guidelines you can keep in mind when preparing to attend a holiday party.

    Know where you are going
    This is a big one. Simply having an idea where you are going and how others will be dressed will save a lot of time and a major headache. If you are going to an office Christmas party, business casual will...
  • Holiday Gift Baskets  By : La Tunya Sifford
    Holiday gift baskets are a preferred choice for most occasions, Christmas, birthday, anniversary and Thanksgiving.

    Let your friends and loved ones savor your thoughtfulness with a holiday gift.

    Corporate holiday gift baskets range from elegant wine and gourmet baskets to simple gifts. You can select a corporate gift basket that is elegant and speaks volumes of your taste or a Savory snack gift basket would be a great gift as well.

    For a gift basket for corporate clie...
  • Holiday Planning Tips For Busy Moms  By : Aurelia M. Williams
    Ahhh, the Holidays…… The Thanksgiving turkey comes out of the oven golden brown, with an enticing aroma that fills the entire house. All the china is in pristine condition and not a single piece in the set is missing. The family is gathered for holiday pictures, the children are poised perfectly; hands to themselves, not a hair out of place and their smiles are shining brightly for the camera. Then just as the photographer is about to capture the shot… you wake up!

    Let's b...
  • Holiday Sanity Savers From A Mostly-Sane Mom  By : Nicole Dean
    The Holidays are a stressful time. Between the additional errands, the extra traffic, and the stress of spending money that you don’t have – even the sanest mom will be questioning her sanity as the holidays near.

    Here are a few ideas to help you keep your sanity this holiday season.

    Make a list (and check it twice). Keep your shopping list in your purse to keep from being overwhelmed or worse – overspending. If you walk into a store and are bedazzled by all the shiny...
  • Holiday Table Strategies  By : Joey Dweck
    It’s that time of year again and for most of us that will mean rounds of parties, get-togethers and holiday dinners. While the holidays are a great time to get-together with family and friends, they can be a real threat to our diets. This year instead of giving up holiday get-togethers all together or giving in to the decadent fare spread out before you and regretting it later learn how to successfully manage the holidays with some creative table strategies.

    When planning...
  • Holiday Treat Traditions Around the World  By : Jane Roseen
    When the holidays come around, it always seems as if there are treats galore! The stores quickly fill up with egg nog, wasail ingredients, and chocolate shaped into just about every shape imaginable. But this year, how about looking at the more traditional holiday treats to spice up your gatherings. By focusing on the traditional and meaningful instead of the gaudy and commercial, you may find that you introduce your family and friends to treats that they love to both eat and discuss.
  • Holiday's Best Selling Toys  By : Salim Jordan
    This holiday season has sent parents in droves to find the ideal gifts for their sons and daughters. So, what is it that your children are dying to have?

    One of the biggest sellers this year is anything to do with Stars Wars! With the release of the final prequel on DVD, children are prepared to fight the dark side with lightsabers, action figures, and Darth Vadar voice changing masks. For boys and girls alike, this is a guaranteed pleaser.

    Also making an appearance on ...
  • Homemade Gift Baskets For Fathers Day  By :
    Fathers Day is a wonderful time to make a special gift basket for your father, husband, grandfather, or any other special man in your life. Personalize your gift basket by filling it with small gift items related to his favorite pastime, hobby, or sport. To personalize further, select small packages of his favorite sweets or snacks.
  • Host a Santa Letter-Writing Party  By : J Gardener
    Every holiday season, children everywhere compose a letter to Santa requesting those very special wish list items. Why not host a Santa Letter-Writing Party? Together, with other parents, you can make this holiday tradition even more fun for all.
  • Hosting a Halloween Party  By : Peter Koonz
    A Halloween party is a great way to celebrate the holiday without going out into the madness that can surely be common on the streets on Halloween night. You can have the party at your own home, or you can host it from another place such as
  • How Can You Deal With Your Holiday Stress?  By : Susan Wong -
    When traveling with your family, it should be a wonderful spending time together. Sharing and caring with loved one sounds wonderful, but often there is an undercurrent of tension that can make this a difficult and dreaded time for some. Why does this happen, after all the holidays only come around once a year and we deal with family tension all year round.

    Families, who don't normally spend a lot of time together because of work/school commitments or because of location,...
  • How Mum Can Give Her Child a CHRISTMAS They’ll Never Forget  By : Kacy Carr
    How to have mummy around at Christmas time.
  • How Rudolph Became a Christmas Helper  By : J. Randy Stocklin
    Did you know that the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was originally created by a department store? The mega-department store Montgomery Ward wanted to create a new Christmas story in 1939 that they could give away as a free promotion to their customers.
  • How to Celebrate Australia Day  By : Jane Roseen
    For those outside of the Southern Hemisphere who wish to celebrate Australia Day, it can seem somewhat difficult to do so in an authentic manner. As January 26th falls during the heat of the Australian summer, people like to celebrate with outdoorsy activities.
  • How To Make Halloween Safe, But Still Fun  By : J Gardener
    Times have changed. Long gone are the days of Halloween filled with roaming the neighborhood streets clad in costumed groups, free of adult supervision. Not only must parents accompany their children, but they must also meticulously examine every piece of candy collected. Learn how you can create great, lasting memories, allowing Halloween traditions you grew up with, that are enjoyable and most of all, safe.
  • How To Personalize A Homemade Food Gift Basket  By :
    Gifts of food can be given to anyone for holidays or other special occasions. Creating your own food gift basket can be a very special gift as you can personalized it with the recipient's favorite candy, cookies, wine, or other food or beverage items.
  • How To Stay Healthy This Holiday Season  By : George Williams
    “Ho ho ho ho, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!” As this holiday season approaches, many of us are preparing for big celebrations and parties. Food, snacks, wine, beverages… there is no better time of the year to fill yourself to your heart’s desire!

    However, if you are a health-conscious type of person, then this article will reveal some tips for staying healthy this holiday season (while everyone else around you gains 5 pounds!).

    Below are 5 tips for keeping yours...
  • Ideal Christmas Presents For Friends and Family  By : Lara Sawyer
    Sometimes when it comes to Christmas presents it is hard to choose. Following is a list of possible gift that you can surprise your loved ones with and that will surely be a success.

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