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Take Care When Choosing a Christmas Tree -
Jeremy White (64)  Selecting and decorating the Christmas tree is one of our most valued Yuletide traditions. Of all the symbols we associate with the holiday season, few are more recognizable than the Christmas tree. We take great care in selecting a beautiful, fragrant evergreen to place in our homes or... ( added 1 year 339 days ago.) |
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Christmas in Another World: Romania -
Jeremy White (64) While much of the civilized world celebrate ancient Christmas traditions, it wasn't always so in Romania, a country once shackled to the now-defunct Soviet Union. Prior to the country's break from the communist-led Soviet bloc, Romanian residents were forced to abandon - or at least submerge -... ( added 1 year 339 days ago.) |
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Keep Your Toddler Safe During The Holidays -
J Gardener (87) For families with small children, gearing up for Christmas is like running a triathlon. There's list-making, shopping, party planning, wrapping, gift-hiding, travel planning, tree-choosing, tree-trimming, cookie-baking, toy assembling it seems endless and impossible, until that blissful... ( added 1 year 341 days ago.) |
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Timeless Toys of Christmas -
Jeremy White (64) There's an old adage we're all familiar with: the more things change, the more they stay the same. There certainly is some element of truth to that when discussing the Christmas holiday. The season of yuletide greetings is laden with tradition, but that hasn't kept us from celebrating in ever... ( added 1 year 347 days ago.) |
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What's Christmas Without Candy Canes? -
 - Rob Tendick (1,890) There is much written these days about the candy cane; everything from urban legends to historical explanations of just how and when this traditional candy came into being. The old urban legend says a candy maker in Indiana wanted to symbolize the birth of Christ with the use of a piece of... ( added 1 year 352 days ago.) |
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Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas On A Budget -
Enid Edginton (1,434) Some of the most creative and unique christmas tree decorating ideas are actually the ones that are the cheapest. Don't think for a minute that decorating a tree, whether it be an artificial tree, a wall mounted tree or a real tree has to be boring! The key is to use your imagination to come up... ( added 1 year 360 days ago.) |
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Top 10 American Christmas Traditions -
Thomas Easterday (3) Every family has different traditions during the holiday season. For some families, one holiday tradition may include an uncle getting dressed up as Santa Claus. In another family, Christmas Eve dinner may top the tradition list. Some traditions are passed on from generation to generation, while... ( added 1 year 364 days ago.) |
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All About the Artificial Christmas Tree -
Rob Buenaventura (201)   The very first artificial Christmas tree was nothing like the fabulous recreations of woodland beauty we see today. In fact, the first artificial Christmas tree was made by a company that manufactured brushes and of very unbecoming materials for a Christmas tree. Today’s artificial Christmas... ( added 2 years 13 days ago.) |
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Creative Christmas Gift Ideas -
bryan tran (16)  It is that time of year when you walk outside, the air smells crisp and the skies are a little grey. Jack Frost has touched the window panes with his magic fingers and the ice scraper needs to come out of the glove box in order to scrape off the front car window. Streets are brighter than any... ( added 2 years 19 days ago.) |
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Christmas, Lets Recapture the True Spirit of Gifting -
Sharon Stajda (706) With the holidays right around the corner I have been putting considerable thought to the problems that come with choosing just the right gifts. For some years now I have found shopping tedious, and in some cases redundant. Pondering how I have fallen into the rut of giving the same person the... ( added 2 years 28 days ago.) |
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Save Energy & Money With L.E.D (light emitting diode) Christmas Lights -
Michael Streb (17) Light Emitting Diodes, L.E.D.s, are rapidly replacing conventional light bulbs in a variety of applications including traffic lights, brake lights, and large holiday lighting displays. L.E.D.s are constructed from tiny solid-state chips similar to those used in computers. These chips... ( added 2 years 72 days ago.) |
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Decorating Xmas Trees With Cookies and Candy -
Enid Edginton (1,434) Decorating xmas trees with cookies and candy is a great way to give your tree that personal touch. It is creative and the results can be astounding in terms of their creative impact. Decorating an artificial tree with baked goods is one way to make it look more homey and real. A slim christmas... ( added 2 years 103 days ago.) |
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The Secret History of Santa Claus -
Randy Stocklin (0) Santa Claus is one old dude. We all know that. Just look at how white his beard and hair are, right? But did you know that the legend of Santa Claus, and St. Nick, go back nearly to the time of Christ, nearly 2,000 years ago? No? Well then, sit back, pour yourself a hot chocolate, grab... ( added 2 years 108 days ago.) |
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Tips for Proper Storage of your Artificial Pre Lit Christmas Tree -
Jennifer Landers (17) What is the Concern? To retain shape and luster, Artificial Christmas trees must be properly cared for during the off season. There is a simple five step process to preserve a pre lit artificial Christmas tree . 1. Fix those Lights The goal is to locate and replace any burned out lights. Turn... ( added 2 years 110 days ago.) |
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History of Santa Claus -
jake tyler (19) The legend of Santa Claus can be traced back hundreds of years. The story starts with a monk named Saint Nicholas. As the legend goes, Saint Nicholas was born sometime around 280 A.D. in Patara, Turkey which is near Myra in the country of Turkey we know today. Much admired for his piety and... ( added 2 years 112 days ago.) |
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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree -
Enid Edginton (1,434) This article is a crash course in how to decorate a christmas tree. Your first step is to choose either a natural or artificial tree. Keep in mind that a natural evergreen tree only comes in one color - green. Artificial trees however are now sold in practically every color of the rainbow. Just... ( added 2 years 154 days ago.) |
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The History of Christmas Trees -
Enid Edginton (1,434) You may not realize this but the history of christmas trees did not begin in America, England or even Germany. In fact America was one of the last continents to catch on to the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. The history of christmas trees begins long before the birth of Christ and... ( added 2 years 154 days ago.) |
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Unique Christmas Gifts for Everyone -
Perfect Wedding Shower (62) Christmas is just around the corner and you know what that means- crowds, thinking of gift ideas for everyone on the list, not to mention the cost. There is a great alternative to the shopping madness- shop online. Christmas shopping done online is awesome. The customer can see the entire... ( added 2 years 187 days ago.) |
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City of Lonely Angels -
Lisa Haisha (0) City of Lonely Angels When I told some friends I was going to be writing an article about loneliness in L.A. , I got a few raised eyebrows and smirking comments like, “What? You?! With the dozens of close friends and a family you love who lives not in... ( added 2 years 205 days ago.) |
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Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas -
Nicole Dean (756) Are you looking for inexpensive Christmas gift ideas this season? Rather than buying a Christmas gift for your cousin, a gift for her husband and a gift for each of their three children, why not give one gift to the five of them that they can enjoy as a family? You'll be amazed how much money you... ( added 2 years 208 days ago.) |
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Artificial Christmas Tree Safety Tips -
TreeForMe (7) 1. UL Listed Christmas Lights UL Listed means that the lights are certified by Underwriter Laboratories, Inc. (UL). UL knows a thing or two about Christmas lights as they have certified Christmas lights since 1905. Make absolutely certain the lights installed on the Christmas tree are UL Listed.... ( added 2 years 256 days ago.) |
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Christmas Decoration Storage - 10 Quick Tips to Save You Time and Money When Storing Decorations -
Judy Hardaway (824)  Christmas is busy, fun, exciting, and sentimental. We love it all -- all but the part when we have to clean up and put everything away. While it may be tempting to just throw everything into boxes and worry about sorting it out next year, you’ll be sorry when a precious Christmas decoration... ( added 2 years 278 days ago.) |
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What Gift Will You Give This Christmas? -
Sharron Myers (30)   Sharron Myers Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is around us, this may be a good time to sit back, relax, and contemplate what would be the best gift that we could give this Christmas. We are often told that wisdom is passed down through the ages, so I would like to take you on a little journey back... ( added 2 years 280 days ago.) |
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What Exactly Is Christmas? -
Lorrie Davids (5,019)    Lorrie Davids Wow. That sounds like a trick question. Of course, Christmas is the day that all the children of the world find toys under their Christmas tree if they have been good all year. Oh, puh-leeze. Good all year? None of us can be good all year. OK, well, they will find toys under their tree if they... ( added 2 years 287 days ago.) |
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10 Ways to Reuse Christmas Wrapping Paper -
Elizabeth Palmer (56)  Don't throw out your old wrapping paper after Christmas. Reuse it. Here's how. 1. Cut out Christmas or snowflake shapes. Stick the shapes on card. Add a tie and hang it on the Christmas tree. 2. Fold wrapping paper lengthwise. Cut out the shape of a Christmas tree, where the edges are touching... ( added 2 years 292 days ago.) |
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