Holidays Articles

Family » Holidays | By George Wood @ Thursday, 28th September 2006 @ 3:00 AM

Finding great Christmas gifts for women is a tough job for many men. You think, plan, cancel plans, make new ones, and then buy a gift which you think the lady would never like. Why not think a little beforehand and then act according to it. What you need to think about is what the woman is most specialized in or how she enjoys herself the most. For example, if she likes to try new fashions and colorful clothing items, then you can buy a wonderful scarf or a muffler for her. Even sweaters, stock... more...

Family » Holidays | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Wednesday, 27th September 2006 @ 2:35 AM

You can save plenty of cash on holiday flights by agreeing to split your flight into stopovers or layovers. When you decide to consent to this, you ought to know that it will take you much longer to get home and back, but you will have a much improved chance of securing public holiday flights at a cheaper rate. Look online, talk to a travel agent or better still a few travel agents, and call the airlines directly. Tell them your destination, date of arrival and departure, and how many places you... more...

Family » Holidays | By Jamie Jefferson @ Tuesday, 19th September 2006 @ 6:05 PM

Celebrate the annual Fright Night with these sixteen fun (and not so scary) ideas, especially for young children. 1. Try your hand at face painting, or allow your children to paint their own faces with washable face paints. 2. Make your own goodie bags. Set out some brown paper bags with the standard art supplies or embellish an old pillowcase with fabric paints. You can even spring for blank canvas baggies from your local discount store or craft store without spending a lot. <... more...

Family » Holidays | By George Wood @ Monday, 18th September 2006 @ 4:34 PM

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 there are so many types of clipart available on market and the Internet that you can make any customized item you want. The most liked item, however, is a Christmas card which you can easily make with your own... more...

Family » Holidays | By Christopher Smith @ Wednesday, 13th September 2006 @ 12:18 PM

Decorating the Christmas tree just wouldn't be the same without Christmas ornaments. Every year it is a little magical taking out those ornaments you have had for years. Adding new ones to the tree every year can keep that tradition going as well. Most of us have a few Christmas ornaments that have been handed down to us from our parents or grandparents, and are cherished keepsakes. Each time we unearth them and unwrap them, memories of the past bubble up and we remember the good tim... more...

Family » Holidays | By Greg Swartwout @ Tuesday, 12th September 2006 @ 11:18 PM

What are your plans for October 31st this year? It's the one night of the year when the spirits can roam free and it's okay to be creepy. Little kids everywhere make themselves up and don costumes. Bowls of candies and goodies are put out for all the visitors that will make their way through the neighborhood. Today, Halloween is celebrated more than ever before. You can tell this by all the cool costumes and Halloween stuff that is put on display in stores as soon as the air turns cool... more...

Family » Holidays | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 5:04 AM

One of the ways I get to see the world--as one who doesn't travel all that much or doesn't have the cash to do so--is to watch really well-done films, check out TV shows, or even listen to superbly depicting songs. When I was younger and sequestered in a solemn community in Puritan New England, I used songs and old Elvis movies to do the same thing. For example, I "discovered" the Hawaii shores and the Huntington Beach, California, and other, neighboring beaches by means of &... more...

Family » Holidays | By Jerry Cahill @ Monday, 7th August 2006 @ 3:59 PM

Every party calls for it's own special decorations, from birthdays to anniversaries to graduations to baby showers, there are special balloons for each occasion. And, everyone loves balloons, no matter if you're young or old. But, what is the best place to hang them and what are the best colors for each party? Well, never fear, here are some tips and ideas to help you decide just how to decorate for any party with balloons! 1. Pick your colors wisely. For younger children�... more...

Family » Holidays | By Hugh Harris-Evans @ Tuesday, 11th July 2006 @ 8:01 AM

I'm sure you know the feeling well. Christmas is fast approaching and you have all those presents to buy, and cannot think further than those same old gifts that are swapped year after year. You want to give your loved ones a pleasant surprise with a new and unusual christmas gift. Well here are a few ideas for you. For the men in your life think gadgets. Large and small, weird and wonderful, you can find them all. From a credit card torch to TV watch, just search on Google for &quo... more...

Family » Holidays | By Joseph Then @ Wednesday, 28th June 2006 @ 7:56 AM

Having worked as a full-time entertainer for over 5 years and performed at hundred's of children's birthday parties in people's homes, I have seen just about almost everything. From small intimate events of just the family to large extravagant affairs, birthday parties can be lots of fun for all attending. However, if you have never planned one, were do you start? Here are some party planning ideas that will help make your special day, fun and entertaining and it is usually... more...

Family » Holidays | By Joseph Then @ Wednesday, 28th June 2006 @ 6:58 AM

Having worked as a full-time entertainer for over 6 years and performed at hundred's of children's birthday parties in people's homes, I have seen just about everything. From small intimate events of just the family to large extravagant affairs, birthday parties can be lots of fun for all attending. This article will bring you some ideas on how you can plan a birthday party with budgets from $500 to $1,500. Before we go into the budget, let us clear two major items ... more...

Family » Holidays | By Tim Shank @ Friday, 16th June 2006 @ 8:14 AM

Whether you are looking for a personalized gift for your company or to mark a special occasion, we have found that you can find a company that will personalize just about any item. There are a number of things that you can do to help ensure that you are getting the best deal for what you are buying. The first thing that you need to decide on is what type of gift or item you are looking for. Literally the sky is the limit when it comes to personalized items. We went online and searched ... more...

Family » Holidays | By Wendy Wood @ Thursday, 8th June 2006 @ 10:43 PM

No matter how old we are, we enjoy being remembered on that special day of the year that celebrates the day we were born! Birthdays are a time to recognize special people in our lives with joyous celebration. It is a time-honored tradition to pay tribute the birthday gal or guy with a mouth-watering cake decorated with sugar-laden frosting sculptures and a candle representing every year of their life on earth! We bestow on them gifts and cards filled with birthday verses and best wishes for many... more...

Family » Holidays | By Iouri Kroukov @ Tuesday, 30th May 2006 @ 3:03 AM

How often does it take hours for you to decide what you should gift your mother on her 50th birthday or to your uncle and aunt on 40 years of their marriage? Well, I have seen people going crazy in selecting a gift. Many individuals commence this task an year before the ceremony to happen! They beg their friends, siblings and even the shopkeepers for some good gift ideas. But friends now its time to bid good-bye to all your gift choosing worries. For to relieve you of this trouble a unique and p... more...

Family » Holidays | By Phyllis Wasserman @ Wednesday, 26th April 2006 @ 4:02 PM

Although Christmas is a long way off, it's never too early to start preparing. Teaching your children the true spirit of Christmas is the best thing. They should be taught that acts of kindness and charity come first. When I was little, we took gifts to the local church for the needy. During the holidays we helped people who were less fortunate than we were. Yes we didn't have much ourselves, but there is always someone who has less than you do. My mother always lent... more...

Family » Holidays | By Kim Pearson @ Thursday, 2nd March 2006 @ 9:27 AM

The Spring Equinox, sometimes known as Ostara, falls on March 21st. The nights and days are of equal length. All is in perfect balance. This is the season sacred to childhood; of bunnies and eggs and all things young. In the Northern Hemisphere, there are buds on every tree. Daffodil and tulip stalks are poking out of the ground, and some have begun to bloom. This is the time to celebrate childhood joys and the sense of infinite possibility. Here are seven simple ideas for celebr... more...

Family » Holidays | By Kim Pearson @ Thursday, 2nd March 2006 @ 9:15 AM

The first of May is Beltane or May Day, a time to celebrate the leaping fires of passion. It marks the height of spring and the flowering of all life. Beltane is a festival of sensuality, sexuality, flowers and delight. It is a traditional time to make love, preferably outdoors. There are many lovely old customs associated with this time. Here are seven simple ideas for celebrating this wild red time of year: 1. Make a May basket. Fill it with flowers or other outdoor objects. L... more...

Family » Holidays | By Patricia Tomaskovic @ Saturday, 4th February 2006 @ 11:37 PM

Did You Know That… …Valentine’s Day is the second largest card sending holiday of the year, second only to Christmas? …Women purchase about 85% of Valentine’s? …Valentine’s Day is also celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, and Australia? …In February 2004, $2.4 billion worth of jewelry was purchased? While some things can be known about the origins of Valentine’s Day, one thing we don’t know for sure is just where or when we began cel... more...

Family » Holidays | By Hege Crowton @ Thursday, 26th January 2006 @ 1:53 AM

In a recent poll, over 45 percent said that they dreaded the holiday altogether. Not everyone seems to see the light that Christmas brings, and if you look harder into the eyes of this joyous holiday, you may see why. More people kill themselves around Christmas time than any other time of year. There are several reasons why people are depressed during the Christmas season. Spending money that most do not have creates an environment for depression. There is a lot of pressure on folks to b... more...

Family » Holidays | By David Arnold Livingston @ Wednesday, 25th January 2006 @ 8:52 PM

Holidays are very special occasions for families. This is when the family takes time out from the daily humdrum of life and get together to commemorate some special occasion or event. Aside from activities and festivities that accompany these festivities, holidays offer the best way to bond with your family – food! And food means only one thing – cooking. Cooking for your holiday meals shouldn’t be drab and unexciting. In most celebrations, cooking is the centerpiece around which the family gath... more...