Holidays Articles

Family » Holidays | By Susan Jan @ Friday, 15th December 2006 @ 2:53 AM

With the chill descending in the November air, your excitement builds as you realize that December is just around the corner, and that it is almost time for the greatest celebration of the year... CHRISTMAS! The Significance Of Christmas Gifts Christmas celebration is a time of family get-togethers, and also the giving and sharing of Christmas gifts. This tradition that began with the three wise men offering precious gifts to the infant Jesus still continues all over the world to t... more...

Family » Holidays | By John Myre @ Wednesday, 13th December 2006 @ 5:21 PM

For most of us during the holidays there just aren't enough hours in the day. However, if we don't slow down and take some time for safety, what should be a joyous period can become a season of regrets. Here's a collection of suggestions to help keep you safe for the holidays. Fresh Trees And Safe Lights * Buy a fresh tree that smells like pine. Be sure its needles are hard to pull from the branches. Otherwise, it may be too dry and a fire risk. * Keep the tre... more...

Family » Holidays | By Bob Alexander @ Wednesday, 13th December 2006 @ 12:51 PM

Christmas' past, growing up in Northern Alabama, I remember that the holiday season was always the most joyous time of the year, made all the more sweeter by cookies, cakes and pies baked by my mother and her younger sister, Vida. The world around us, wrapped in glowing lights and tinsel, seemed more innocent the week of Christmas than it did at any other time of the year. We kids, normally wild and raucous most of the times were quite tame by our usual standards, no doubt awaiting t... more...

Family » Holidays | By Mike Murphy @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 7:58 PM

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. The very first artificial Christmas tree was nothing like the fabulous recreations of woodl... more...

Family » Holidays | By Bob Alexander @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 5:32 PM

To me, one of the joys of Christmas is shopping for that special gift on Christmas Eve. I love the crowds; jostling, folks bumping into each other with smiles and apologies that would ordinarily be absent on any other day. Of course you run the risk of being trampled by the sea of humanity if you're shopping at the mall, but that just adds excitement to the holiday shopping experience! I love shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve. Entering the mall, you hear Bing Crosby singing &... more...

Family » Holidays | By Helen Hecker @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 2:52 PM

Making a gift basket for Christmas or a holiday is a very personalized way to convey your feelings. It's easy too. A custom, unique, personalized gift basket from you will be appreciated by the recipient more than anything you can buy from a store. How to make a gift basket is not rocket science. Once you learn the basics you can use the same pattern, all year 'round, just change the theme. A holiday or Christmas gift basket is a great gift idea. Give one to your mothe... more...

Family » Holidays | By Susie Cortright @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 1:33 PM

The purpose of a present is to make the recipient feel treasured, and with a little special care in the gift wrap, you can do just that. Here are 24 creative gift wrap ideas. 1. Wrap your gifts with another gift. For example, you might wrap a gift with a bright new silk scarf. Wrap a gift for a gourmet with a pretty printed kitchen towel. Wrap a gift for a child in a fun and colorful new T shirt, and a gift for a baby in a receiving blanket. Tie a gift for a man with a new nec... more...

Family » Holidays | By Roger Carr @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 11:29 AM

Gift giving can be very stressful. There are times we feel obligated to give and our heart isn't in it. There are times we don't feel we have enough time. There are times we don't seem to have a clue as to what gift to give. Gift giving should not be this way. The value of a gift should be much more than the money or time you invest in the gift. The value of a gift has more to do with how the receiver perceives the importance of the gift and the ultimate impact the gift has... more...

Family » Holidays | By Victor Epand @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 9:23 AM

Well since it's only been 2 and half months and you guys are not saying I love you, then I don't feel it's necessary for you to buy them a very expensive gift. I also don't think you should do anything too romantic. The reason for this is because they are more meaningful when both partners love each other and plus we have Valentines Day coming up, as well as your 6 month anniversary. So save some of your more romantic ideas for those times. Yes, this is pretty vague s... more...

Family » Holidays | By Phyllis Goldberg @ Wednesday, 6th December 2006 @ 8:01 AM

Are you wondering if your family dynamics during the holidays are going to scare off your son's new in-laws? Welcoming his wife and her parents into the fold is another chapter in your family's history. And integrating them into the holiday festivities has the potential for its' own complications. Wendy and Jim started to prepare for their daughter-in-law's parents' first visit right after Thanksgiving. Aside from getting the tree up, the shopping completed, th... more...

Family » Holidays | By Susie Cortright @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 10:57 AM

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. 1. Go for a family nature walk near your home to collect seasonal items that you can use in your holiday decor. If you live near a forest, the obvious choices are pine boughs and pinecones, but long dried grasses can look just as festive tied with a holiday bow. 2. Make a few handmade holiday cards this year as a family. <... more...

Family » Holidays | By Jaci Rae @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 10:35 AM

It's that time of year again. The shops are hanging out their decorations with care in hopes, no really it's because St. Nick is almost here! It seems like every year stress is a main ingredient during the holidays. With Thanksgiving here and Christmas not far off, most of us say the same thing to ourselves: This is the year I will shop early so I can avoid last minute shopping. I will begin the holiday season fully relaxed and enjoy it! Yet every year time seems to slip away a... more...

Family » Holidays | By Christopher Smith @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 8:07 AM

If you plan on attending a Halloween party this year or if you're attending any social gathering for that matter, you might want to consider one of the many sexy Halloween costumes available on the market. Halloween is the one time of year you can be anyone you want to be. So why not stand out from the crowd by showing your incredibly sexy "alter ego"? Wearing a sexy costume lets you transform yourself into the naughty character of your choice. Of course you don'... more...

Family » Holidays | By Linda Waters @ Tuesday, 5th December 2006 @ 6:34 AM

Every year as the holiday season approaches I start to get this overwhelming sense of apprehension and I am not really sure why. I think it is because the family is changing and it gets harder and harder to get all four of my children together at one time. Then I start to reminisce about the past holiday seasons. When I was a child, we did the same thing every Christmas morning without fail. After the excitement of opening presents died down, we all packed into the car and went to my A... more...

Family » Holidays | By Nicky Pilkington @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 10:04 PM

If you are an outdoorsy type of person who enjoys nature's playground then you might want to consider going on an activity holiday. In Britain there are many superb places which make for excellent activity holidays. Whilst many people go on a holiday to relax and do nothing, an activity holiday is the exact opposite and crammed full of things to do. On an activity holiday, depending upon where you go there can be literally dozens of thrilling things you can choose to do, many of whic... more...

Family » Holidays | By June Carr @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 8:32 AM

As I write this, 'Black Friday' (Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, historically the busiest retail shopping day of the year) is just about over. Were you one of the ones who braved the masses looking for bargains? If so, you're braver than me, my day was spent relaxing, writing articles, walking my dog and enjoying the beauty of the crisp air. Most of my shopping is already done and I plan on enjoying the spirit of the season, to me that is much more important tha... more...

Family » Holidays | By Victor Epand @ Sunday, 3rd December 2006 @ 9:07 PM

In many countries, businesses, schools, and communities have Christmas parties and dances in the weeks before Christmas. Christmas pageants may include a retelling of the story of the birth of Christ. Groups may visit neighborhood homes to sing Christmas carols. Others do volunteer work or hold fundraising drives for charities. On Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, a special meal of Christmas dishes is usually served. In some regions, particularly in Eastern Europe, these family feasts are p... more...

Family » Holidays | By Wycliffe Williams @ Sunday, 3rd December 2006 @ 8:32 PM

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. Encourage your children to participate in the making of different crafts to place around the home for the holidays. It places special meaning and emphasis on the holidays. Lock the television in a back room. Only bring it out for spec... more...

Family » Holidays | By Christopher Smith @ Sunday, 3rd December 2006 @ 6:27 PM

You don't need to have excellent sewing skills to create adult Halloween costumes that will make you stand out from the crowd. As a matter of fact, you won't even need a needle or thread. All you really need is some creativity, a friend you can borrow something from, a closet full of clothes and easy access to a thrift shop. This Halloween, don't be lazy and simply toss a sheet over your head claiming to be a ghost. Instead, look in your very own closet for inspiration! Sif... more...

Family » Holidays | By Susie Cortright @ Saturday, 2nd December 2006 @ 7:18 PM

Decking the halls and spreading good cheer can be stressful. Here are some tips to make sure you enjoy every last fa la la. 1. Stay Centered. An energized and peaceful holiday season is possible only when you can keep your priorities straight. Take a pen and paper and ask yourself: What do you value, above all else? What comes second? Third? How important is your spirituality, your family, your profession, your time for yourself? After some thought and reflection, rank your top priorities... more...