Making a Green Christmas
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

Selecting Decorations for Christmas
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 c

How to maintain your weight over Christmas and holiday
For all of us holidays, especially around Christmas is the season where we meet our family, friends and enjoy the time together. It is also the time when we tend to eat a lot,

Brits 'Looking To Borrow For Festive Season'
Millions of Britons are set to borrow money this year - whether this be through credit and store cards or personal loans - to fund their spending in the run-up to Christmas, an industry expert has asserted.

I Love Christmas Eve Shopping!
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.

I Love Christmas Fruitcake!
As a child, while visions of sugar plums danced in the heads of children around the world on Christmas eve, I dreamed of candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, candied citron, candied cherries, raisins, ginger

Christmas Carols Favorites - Songs to Celebrate the Season
Christmas Carols are songs or hymns with lyrics about the Christmas season. They are generally sung during the weeks before Christmas as a way to celebrate the upcoming season.

Christmas Card Etiquette - Tips From the Experts
Christmas cards are big business. Nearly 2 billion holiday cards will be purchased, addressed and mailed this Christmas season alone. From family, friends, and neighbors to work associates, clients and customers, virtually everyone is caught in the h

10 Unique Christmas Gifts for Unique Fathers
This year instead of a predictable Christmas gift for your father, come up with something unique; after all, he is unique, isn't he? Dad will be sure to appreciate the extra special effort you put into finding him the perfect gift.

Christmas Crafts Clever Ideas
Christmas ornaments made from ordinary pipe cleaners and inexpensive acrylic beads are very pretty and easy to make. They look quite impressive yet are easy enough for small children to make. This is one Christmas craft idea to use again and again.