Poinsettias are a flowering plant indigenous to southern Mexico and Central America, but they’ve become a common symbol of Christmas in America and around the world. How did this bright red plant become associated with the holidays? According to Wikipedia, the plant’s association with Christmas began in Mexico in the 16th century, where legend tells [...]

It’s been a holiday tradition to burn a Yule log even before there was a Christmas. It signifies that it is time for friends and family to gather near for songs, stories and fun, and until the Yule log burns out, there’s no more working. In its beginnings, the Yule log was burned as a [...]

During the holidays, millions of families sit down to watch classic family holiday movies such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frosty the Snowman and others that have become part of our popular culture. But what do you really know about these movies? Here is some fun trivia. Remember the scene [...]

The holidays bring plenty of fun, food and family gatherings. But they can also bring financial stress. Fortunately, you can avoid the seasonal money crunch by creating a Christmas budget early and shopping all year long, rather than trying to cram all your purchases into the few weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. First, you’ll want [...]

Don’t overextend your budget by trying to purchase items that cost even more than you can pay to impress your family and friends. You can remain within your budget and give some really neat gifts. Nearly all of the best gifts for Christmas can be bought off-season. You can discover discount buys like coats and [...]

by Debora Dyess We’ve all seen it – wise men, shepherds, sheep, a donkey, maybe some chickens, Mary and Joseph. Attention is on a single baby – Jesus, lying in a manger. It tells us one thing: Christmas is here! By learning how to organize a live nativity, you could create an annual tradition, combining [...]

I found this commentary on eZine Articles and like what the author had to say about Christmas stress. For too many people, the holidays can become a source of stress, rather than a wonderful time to share with family and friends and remember the simple pleasures of life. This author reminds us to slow down [...]

I bought Ideas for Writing Creative Christmas Letters That People Are Actually Eager to Read by Janet Colbrunn based on the title alone because I wanted some inspiration for my annual holiday updates. Unfortunately, the book’s publisher must not have provided a description for bookstores because neither Amazon or Barnes and Noble has any details [...]

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