Are you looking for a creative idea for your annual family Christmas letter? If you’d like to “wow” your friends this year with something out of the ordinary, why not try making a holiday letter shaped like a Christmas tree? It’s not very difficult to do, although it does require some effort and maybe a [...]

For hundreds of years, little kids have tried to stay awake at night to catch Santa Claus. These attempts usually end with the children falling asleep and missing him because he is, after all, magic. But what if you could set up your video camera before going to bed and wake up in the morning [...]

This fun video features the song Santa’s Stuck Up in the Chimney, by Paul Evans. Maybe it’s time for Santa to take a hint – it’s time to lay off the milk and cookies.

At Christmas, everyone is always sharing recipes for delicious cookies and perfect turkey. But here’s a silly “recipe” that will help you make a fun treat for your kids, friends, coworkers, or even yourself. The recipe for snowman poop is easy and quick, and no cooking skills are required. All you need is a sense [...]

If you’ve been wondering how to tell your kids about Santa, HubPages author lisa42 has some suggestions. The mom of two kids recently had to ‘fess up to her son and let him know that Santa Claus as we think of him today is only a myth. But she eased the blow by emphasizing what [...]

Just as Santa knows what every girl and boy wants for Christmas and brings different gifts for different kids, he also knows that a letter from Santa Claus is a special gift where a “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work. That’s why there are a variety of companies available on the web to make [...]

Having one of Santa Claus’ “scout” elves visit during the Christmas season has become a popular Christmas tradition for many families since Elf on the Shelf was published in 2005. Since then, the children’s story written by Carol Aebersold and her daughters, Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, has sold more than 2 million copies. Now [...]

He may be as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel, but it’s hard not to love the grouchy green Grinch from the classic Dr. Seuss tale, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. And now you can own your very own Grinch. Manhattan Toy makes a plush stuffed Grinch doll in three sizes, [...]

I know people who use Christmas cards to decorate during the holidays. I’ve seen folks stick cards on doors or refrigerators, hang them on strings to make mobiles or simply display them on a mantel. But many Christmas cards are opened, enjoyed, perhaps displayed for a short while, and then tossed in the trash with [...]

If the idea of writing a family Christmas letter sounds fun, but you’re intimidated by the process, don’t be! Annual letters are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, and are wonderful keepsakes you can save and enjoy years from now. Here are three quick tips to help you get over [...]

If you have kids who believe in Santa Claus, Portable North Pole.tv is a site you shouldn’t miss. This site lets you create free Santa videos personalized with your child’s name, age, location and other details. You can even upload a profile picture and up to two other photos that Santa will show when he’s [...]

We all know Santa lives at the North Pole, but what ELSE do you know about this cold, snowy region at the top of the earth? Here’s some trivia about the North Pole so you’ll be ready in case you ever run into Santa and he gives you a pop quiz. How cold is it [...]

Yes, Virginia, there really is a North Pole. And if Santa Claus is sending a letter to your child this year, you’ll want to be sure your envelope has one of these special marks. During the holidays, you can get a free postmark from North Pole, Alaska simply by sending your mail there and requesting [...]

This year, don’t just spread goodwill toward men. With a few easy steps, you can also spread goodwill toward the earth and have a greener, more eco-friendly holiday. Here are some ideas. If you’re planning to purchase a cut Christmas tree, consider getting a living tree instead. You can find live trees during the holidays [...]