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Office Christmas Party -- The Holiday Drag! By : Terri Hunziker Is your office Christmas party a bore! Find the cure here! With a little creativity and imagination your company Christmas party can be an event that the staff looks forward to each year. Christmas Party Games -- Children's Celebrations! By : Terri Hunziker Is there a Children's Christmas party in your future? Hosting a Christmas party for a gaggle of kids can be a stressful affair. Christmas party games and themes will make it easy on you and fun for them. Find your Christmas party idea here! Christmas Party Games -- Serious Holiday Cash!! By : Terri Hunziker "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is one of the most popular carols and is sure to be included in any party sing-along. The gifts recited in the lyrics are truly grandiose and extravagant if not impossible to deliver. But would would it cost to deliver them - the answer will reveal some serious Christmas cash! Company Christmas Party -- Beware of the Drunken Lout! By : Terri Hunziker The office Christmas party can be a social minefield. Tips to avoid the 'walk of shame' into the office following your company holiday party! Christmas Party Games -- Crazy Holiday Fun! By : Terri Hunziker Hosting a holiday party or planning the office Christmas party this year? Add some Christmas cheer to your holiday party with Christmas party games for the whole gang! Cooking Christmas Dinner By : Jim Brown Christmas is a very exciting time of the year and most people think that Christmas is the best time of the year for family and friends to get together and enjoy a little bit of time celebrating and talking to each other. Christmas Traditions -- Wacky and Wonderful By : Terri Hunziker Ever hear of the Christmas cracker? Where was the first department store Santa? Find out how these and other Christmas traditions, both wacky and wonderful, started. Christmas Party Celebrations - Fun and Festive! By : Terri Hunziker Make your Christmas party fun and festive with these unique holiday party themes and ideas! From Christmas golf to Scrooge's Feast, these party ideas are sure to please your Christmas crowd! The Office Christmas Party -- Good, Bad and Real Ugly! By : Terri Hunziker Love it or hate it, the annual office Christmas party is a fact of life for many. Whatever your opinion is of this annual event this guide will help you survive the event unscathed (sort of). Christmas Party Games -- How Did it All Begin? By : Terri Hunziker How did the Christmas holiday as we know it began? Who started the holiday and how did they celebrate? Find out the origins of holiday celebrations in this revealing article. Christmas Party Games -- Decorating the Tree By : Terri Hunziker Christmas traditions make the season a special time. We all enjoy them but how did these traditions begin? Find out how decorating the Christmas tree became one of the most popular holiday traditions. Christmas Party Games -- Plan a Merry Event! By : Terri Hunziker Planning a Christmas party is easy. With a little planning and imagination, your party will be remembered long after the new year! Celebrate The Holidays With A Doll House Christmas By : Veronica Scott - As you decorate and prepare your own home for the holiday season, don’t forget about the miniature home that you have displayed as well. There are a number of fun and creative options available to you as you think about ways to drape the holiday spirit over your miniature dollhouse and its exterior display. Any holiday design set must include a miniature Christmas tree. There are several ways that you can do this. The first is to buy or create a regular exterior miniature... Selecting Decorations for Christmas By : Jimmy Cox Green is the background and foundation of the indoor Christmas, but the background may be brightened with all the colors of the rainbow. We may use many materials to accent decorations, but they should be selected with a sense of fitness. A colored candle may be suitable where a bright patch of fabric would be out of place. Making a Green Christmas By : Jimmy Cox A writer of the seventeenth century declared that "a green Christmas is neither handsome nor healthful." He was referring to Christmas outdoors, of course. Indoors, the use of evergreens in decoration is traditional. It is interesting to note that evergreens were not used, at first, for their decorative value, but because of their symbolism. Holiday Decorations By : Susan Esterbill The holiday season is the time of the year when the whole world takes a break to enjoy family, love, and friendship among other things. To Christians, this is a time of remembrance of the birth of their savior Jesus Christ. To non worshippers of this religion however, this time of the year is not of utmost importance. Holiday break Stores and other commercial establishments do take advantage of the holiday season to increase revenues. However, this does not mean that... I Love Christmas Fruitcake! By : Bob Alexander A brief look at the delicious fruitcake. Historically it has always had its true fans! Origins Of The Christmas Wreath By : Alex Daniels Although it may appear a few items down your list of things you think of for decorations at Christmas time (after Christmas trees, lights, presents, and even nativity scenes) the wreath is one of the most enduring holiday symbols that there is. With its roots in pagan history, the wreath can also be regarded as a decoration appropriate to many different faiths, not just Christianity. Ancient Roots of the Wreath Laurel wreaths and wreaths made from the leaves of other tr... Christmas Spirit: Do You Possess The True Spirit Of Christmas? By : Deanna Mascle - While for so many people this holiday season is about rampant commercialism, keeping up with the Joneses and rushing to keep up with a hectic schedule, we should all jump off the speed train and take time to not only appreciate the true meaning of Christmas but also to embrace the true spirit of Christmas. Emotionally this is a difficult time of year for so many. Depression and anger drive up the rates of suicide and domestic violence. Stress builds upon stress to destroy ... Celebrating The Season With Christmas Party Ideas By : Michelle Bery Christmas is a time to gather with friends and family to enjoy the spirit of the holidays. Unfortunately it’s also a time when the chaos of the season can render us frenzied and exhausted. There are gifts to buy, a home to decorate, cards to mail, cookies to bake, combined with harried work and school schedules. It’s no wonder that most people forgo the hosting of parties; with no time seemingly left in the day it seems the smartest sacrifice to make. But with a few creative ... Christmas Cooking Fun With Kids By : Nicole Dean One of my favorite things to do with my kids is cook. Not only does it cut down on my own chores list, but it’s an easy way to spend time with my kids and learn more about their lives. Christmas season may be crazy busy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to cook with your kids. If you look at the opportunity, your kids can be helpers during this stressful time. 1. Dinner Buffet If you know you’re about to have one of “those nights”, enlist help. Have buffet ingr... Christmas Tree Decorating Is Family Time By : Mike Murphy If you are considering buying a new tree this year, your first step is to choose either a natural or artificial tree. Thanks to ever advancing manufacturing technologies, artificial Christmas trees now have many advantages over their live counterparts. They have come a long ways since the tacky aluminum Christmas trees of the 1960's and are now sold in practically every color of the rainbow. Top 3 Simple Christmas Cake Recipes For Year 2006 By : Jonathan Teng Here are 3 of the easiest Christmas cake recipes that I know of... Decorating For Christmas: Decorating Your Whole Home By : David Riewe Are you looking forward to Christmas this year? If so, there is a good chance that you cannot wait until it arrives. While it is difficult, in fact impossible, to make Christmas come any sooner, there are ways that you can bring the Christmas spirit into your house before the holiday actually arrives. You can do this by decorating your home for Christmas. When it comes to decorating for Christmas, there are many individuals who place a focus on one room and one room only. ... Christmas Tree Themes: Are They Really Worth It? By : David Riewe Do you celebrate Christmas? If you do, chances are you will celebrate the holidays with a Christmas tree. Each year, the majority of Americans purchase a Christmas tree for their homes. Whether that tree is real or an artificial one, it is often decorated with Christmas decorations. Different individuals decorate their Christmas trees in different ways. Many choose to theme their Christmas trees. If you are planning on decorating your Christmas tree this year, you may be wond... Ho, Ho, Ho! It’s a Coca Cola Christmas By : Bob Zurn It may be true that the holidays have become much more commercial than ever, but I think the true holiday messages are there if you listen for them. If the Spirit is truly in your heart, you’ll feel the holiday magic all around you. And like one of my favorite Coca-Cola Christmas commercials ends with “Give, Love, Live” – it’s a good motto for not just this time of year, but all year round. Christmas Decoration Ideas For Kids By : David Riewe Are you a parent? If so, there is a good chance that you already know just how much kids love the holidays. That is why you may want to think about letting your children help you decorate for Christmas. In fact, in addition to just letting them help you hang Christmas decorations, you may also want to let them make their own handmade Christmas decorations. Not only will you find that there are a number of benefits to doing so, but you will also find that there are a number of... Christmas Traditions: 25 Meaningful Ideas for Families By : Susie Cortright The holidays are a time to revel in the gratitude and love we feel for one another. Here are 25 meaningful ways to celebrate your togetherness this season. How To Make: A Buche De Noel Quickly & Easily By : Jonathan Teng Christmas is coming soon and you are wondering what to prepare for this occasion right? Why not try a "Buche De Noel"? :-) Christmas In Austria By : Alex Daniels In Austria Christmas begins on the feast of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas is the historical 'Santa'. He was a priest from Myra, which is part of modern-day Turkey. He is also the patron saint of children, Russia and sailors. His feast date falls on December 6th. Good children are given candy, nuts and fruits. On Christmas Eve, the Christkindl (Christ Child), a golden-haired baby, brings the children their presents. Austrians, generally speaking, don't believe in Santa Claus. ... Easy Holiday Decorating By : C Lynn Beebe Christmas home decorating is all about you and your family's personal preferences. Remember to make a plan and keep it as simple as possible. The less complicated your theme, the more enjoyment everyone will get from the holiday celebration. Christmas Decorations And Social Customs By : Victor Epand This article lets you know about different decorations and customs for Christmas. Many people also send Christmas cards to their friends and family members. Christmas Cards And Christmas Crafts By : Wycliffe Williams Making homemade christmas cards and christmas crafts is a great way to spend quality family time together. The creative use of colors, drawing pictures for painting, listening to the christmas music, all contribute to making christmas a special time. Christmas, Teach Your Children The True Meaning Of Christmas By : Wycliffe Williams Christmas is a wonderful time of the year. We should take the opportunity to discuss the origins of Christmas and the attitude of giving with our children. We should allow our children to participate in the Christmas school plays and church school plays. Christmas Traditions of the Civil War By : Kathryn Lively Did you know some of our modern day Christmas traditions were born during the Civil War era? Christmas Decorations That Welcome Your Guest Into Your Home By : Wycliffe Williams Christmas decorations that adorn the front of your home send out an important message. It tells your visitors they are welcome into a home that has the Christmas spirit. Christmas Cards, Online Or Offline By : Wycliffe Williams When you purchase Christmas cards online you avoid standing in long lines. You can roll out of your bed and order your cards online. It frees up so much of your time. If you enjoy shopping in stores you can use the extra time doing the type of shopping that you like. Order them early so they can arrive early. Nightmare Before Christmas, How To Control Your Eating Over The Holidays By : Wycliffe Williams The nightmare before christmas occurs because Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together. The problem is the amount of food we eat over this time period. We also consider overeating during this time to be acceptable. How to Make Christmas Decorating Fun By : Philip McDonald Christmas decorating indoor and outdoor can be fun and the whole family can have a great time on the adventure. One of the favorite things to do for making a cheap Christmas decoration is to use holiday cards that you received from previous years. Is Christmas Candy More Than Just Candy? By : George Wood We all have seen this particular shape of seasonal candy that looks like a cane with red stripes during christmas season. People love to munch on these and use them to decorate all types of gifts. Its particular shape makes it a favorite among the many treats offered during this season even tough not everybody knows much about its origins or the work involved in producing such a delightful cane. Artificial Christmas Trees Can Save Your Sanity By : Philip McDonald A prelit artificial Christmas tree can be the savior of your holiday season... YO HO HO HOOO!! I Gonna Make The Santa Clause So Happy With These Brownies... By : Jonathan Teng Hehehe! Take a look at what I'm going to prepare for the Santa Clause this year... :o) Christmas Music a Timeless Treasure By : Philip McDonald Christmas music is some of the most fun choral music out there, both to sing and simply to drink in. Some of my favorites are more contemporary, but several have quickly become standards in our home. The Christmas Card- To Send or Not To Send? By : Philip McDonald Strictly speaking, a Christmas card is a greeting card specifically oriented for the Christmas celebrations of December 25th. The Christmas card is a message to all the people here and gone that we will remember them every year when the weather gets a bit colder. More often than you might like to admit, a Christmas card is the only news your friends and family get from you over the year. Christmas Tree- How To Choose The Right One By : Philip McDonald The selection and purchase of a Christmas tree is an annual tradition for most families. Today, selecting the perfect tree is one of the highlights of many families' pre-holiday preparations. A Selection Of Funny Christmas Carols By : Jean Rennick The Christmas season is just around the corner. Because of that, the airwaves are filled with joyous Christmas carols that everybody enjoys. And one good selection of Christmas carols are those classified as funny or laughingly infectious. Good examples of this are the carols sung by Alvin and the Chipmunks. They have quite a selection of funny Christmas carols and lyrics that would appeal to both young and old alike. More specifically, these songs are: 1. The Chipmunk ... The Benefits Of A Pre-Lit Christmas Tree By : Mr.Andrew Caxton If you are tired of fighting with the lights and installation of your Christmas tree, then you will want to consider purchasing a pre-lit Christmas tree. It will save you time and sanity! If you are tired of dealing with miles and miles of Christmas lights and finding outlets for all of them, then you may want to consider a prelit artificial Christmas tree. It is sometimes frustrating to get all of the lights on the tree just to find out that they do not work. I have had e... Oldies, But Goodies In Christmas Decorating By : Adam Peters Choosing to decorate your home traditionally can give you a great sense of joy and pride. You can decorate your home using some of the things that were used in the olden days. The Christmas season is a fun and joyful time for almost everyone and decorating your home can only help to make that joy more full and exciting. You don't have to go all out, though. You can choose to just decorate a table or you can deccorate the entire home, it is entirely up to you. Christmas dec... An Old-Fashioned Christmas For Today By : Adam Peters You can enjoy the simplicity and beauty of an old-fashioned Christmas. It can make Christmas less stressful and more enjoyable. Do you want to have a Christmas full of joy, instead of a Christmas full of stress? Most people feel exactly the same way that you do, but instead they go through the Christmas season feeling stressed and tired. You can have a joyful Christmas season. There are many different ways to make your Christmas season more fun and less stressful. The b... How To Make Country Christmas Ornaments By : Rachel Paxton If you are looking for a fun Christmas craft or a quick gift idea, these homemade country Christmas ornaments are very easy and inexpensive to make. You probably already have most of what you need to make them. These ornaments can be made from scrap fabric you already have on hand. They are called "country ornaments" because of their homemade, handspun look. They look best when made from leftover quilting scraps. I decided to recycle some fabric from my boys' crib sheet th... Tips For A Successful Christmas Party By : Marianne Jackson If you wish to have that dream Christmas party, you need to plan a few weeks prior to the big day, since any successful party needs quite a bit of effort and organization. It is best not to leave it to the last minute, like the Christmas shopping, as you would not like to leave anything to chances. Here are a few tips to make your Christmas party successful : 1. To begin with, you have to take a decision on the type and the venue of the party. If there is a particular plac... Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas Inside Your Home By : Low Jeremy It is not enough that you buy a really great gift. Oftentimes, it is also necessary to wrap it up in the nicest possible way to make it more presentable. No matter how expensive a gift is, if it is shabbily presented, it will not create a great first impression. Many actually spend dollars in having their gifts gift-wrapped. In fact, there are even cases when the gift wrap is even more expensive than the gift itself! That is how crucial gift wrapping is. Wrapping a gift... World Christmas Customs By : Shayla Moore Worldwide Christmas customs can be taken and used in your own Christmas celebrations. The article World Christmas Customs contains an adult-themed guide for adapting holiday customs and making them a part of your Christmas. Indoor Christmas Decorating By : Adam Peters You don't have to spend extravagantly on Christmas decorations. By making your own, you will be putting your personality in your Christmas decorating. People have all different kinds of ideas about decorating their home for Christmas. Inside your home, Christmas decorations help to give your home that Christmas spirit that people crave during the holiday season. It is an important part of your celebration and can help your home feel more inviting during the holidays. There... Finding Christmas Lights For Your Home By : Adam Peters If you cannot find the Christmas lights that you want, don't give up. There are other options to your local store to find exactly what you want. As Christmas time starts to roll around each year, many people start to purchase Christmas decorations and gifts. Some people start their shopping early and this is very smart. If this is you, then you most likely find all kinds of good deals on your gifts and you get to avoid the stress that occurs from shopping at the last minut... Handmade Ornaments For The Christmas Tree By : Marianne Jackson Get ready for Christmas, it will be here before you know it. Decorating the Christmas tree can be either an exciting, fun task or it can become expensive and can seem like more trouble then its worth. If you begin early enough you may just find that homemade ornaments are inexpensive and a lovely way to spend time with the family. The only limitation being your imagination and by doing a little bit of research, the internet has some great ideas, you can begin a new family tra... Christmas: The Season Of Compassion And Giving – Another Perspective By : Ron Askotzky As the weather turns cold and daylight becomes shorter our feelings of compassion for our fellow man begins to glow as the Christmas season approaches. Many of us donate toys and money to organizations that provide gifts and holiday meals to the sick, poor and elderly and some of us volunteer precious time to these charitable institutions. Our expression of compassion and giving during the holiday season can also be shown in other ways. Rather than purchasing mass produced... A Christmas Dinner Party Without Pinching The Pocket! By : sean We should think something new for this year Christmas dinner party. Christmas is for all and we should not expect that everybody has money for turkey. If you are running short of money, then, you can go for some new ideas to win the hearts of your guests without spending much from your purse. Get Creative With Your Christmas Decorated Fireplace Mantel By : Carol Agee When you begin to decorate your home for the holiday season, remember that the purpose and parameters of holiday décor are the same as decorating your home any other time of year – creating a comfortable space for your loved ones to gather, enjoy each other, share old memories and create new ones. There are no limits when it comes to decorating ideas for the holidays, given the myriad of traditions that vary from one home to the next. However you and your loved ones will b... Make Christmas more Harmonious with Exclusive Christmas Ideas By : George Wood Christmas is incomplete without music. All the wonderful Christmas tunes are a vital part of Christmas celebrations. Lets find out how music can fill your life with happiness and make it more melodious, especially at Christmas. Fun with Christmas Clipart By : George Wood When Christmas arrives, everybody thinks of new and unique ideas to celebrate it with their loved ones. One of these ideas is to use clipart to decorate a lot of things around which gives a feeling of completeness in everything. There are many ways clipart can be used, and the best part is... Delicious Christmas Cookies Recipe By : Marianne Jackson Keep your kidsbusy during Christmas break baking cookies to give as Christmas gifts. Below are some common Christmas cookies that aren’t too hard to make and are great for Christmas sharing. Shortbread Cookies Shortbread cookies are classics that will melt in your mouth. You can roll the dough out and use Christmas shaped cookie cutters or simple roll the cookies into balls and then roll the balls in a festive topping like crushed almonds or coconut. These cookies are e... Organising a Christmas party By : Jon Stebbings A ballpark price per head for a professionally organised Christmas party in the UK would be between £65 to £100 per head plus VAT. Christmas Gifts and Celebrations That Won't Break the Bank By : David Arnold Livingston With lots of expenses for the Christmas celebration already lined up at your door — decorations, dinner, gifts — sticking to the family budget can be difficult, at best! That is, unless, you are smart enough to come up with creative ideas on how to spend Christmas with a bang without spending a lot.

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