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Christmas Cinnamon Bread

December 18, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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What You Need: 2 (1/4-ounce) pkgs. active dry yeast 1 cup warm water 1/3 cup butter at room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 5 cups flour 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon cold water 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Dress Santa Game – Hilarious Christmas Party Fun

December 13, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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“Dress Santa” is a silly game that can be a lot of fun at a Christmas party. Be sure to have a camera on hand so you can capture the memories forever.

Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Pie

December 13, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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What You Need: 2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup + 6 tablespoons sugar, divided 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided 1 quart peppermint ice cream, softened 1 (9-inch) deep dish pie shell, baked 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract [...]

Christmas Eve Games to Keep You Entertained While You Wait for Santa

December 12, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Here are some fun Christmas Eve games you can try while you’re waiting for Santa to arrive.

Christmas Fruit Punch

December 12, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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How to Make It: 3 cups warm water 2 cups sugar 3 bananas, sliced 1 (46-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple juice 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 (2-liter) bottles ginger ale

Christmas Party Games to Keep Young Children Entertained

December 12, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Planning Christmas games for young children can be a lot of fun. Just be sure to have enough room for the children to run around and don’t forget to plan for the unexpected.

Christmas Wreath Crunchies

December 12, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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What You Need: 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, divided 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour Red and green miniature semisweet chocolate pieces

Christmas Gift Exchange Games – Liven Up Your Family’s Christmas

December 11, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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In the past, most families had no rules about gift buying. Everyone bought a gift for everyone else, and gifts were exchanged when the family all got together somewhere during the Christmas season.

Creative Christmas Gifts for the Loved Ones in Your Life

December 11, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Giving Christmas gifts doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. After all, what your loved ones really want is to share time with you during the holidays. Take a little time to create a unique gift that your loved one will remember for many years to come.

Fun Christmas Games to Liven Up Any Party

December 11, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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There’s nothing quite like fun games to liven up a Christmas party. Make your next party a lot more interesting by trying out a new game or two.

Choosing the Perfect Gift for Out-of-Town Relatives

December 10, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Living nearby to all of your relatives can be a wonderful experience. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and relatives are often separated by vast differences. Sometimes you are forced to relocate because of a job and sometimes you just move because you would like to live in and experience a new city, state, [...]

Step 2 50′s Diner – Let Your Children Cook for You

December 10, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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It’s no secret that kids love to play make believe. Just watch a group of children play together for few minutes and you’re bound to see them playing ‘house’ or any number of imaginary games that their young minds can come up with. It’s important to help foster that imagination in young children and that’s [...]

Picking the Perfect Christmas Gift for a Close Relative

December 10, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Christmas shopping for close relatives can be extremely easy in some aspects but it can also be extremely difficult in other aspects. One the one hand shopping for close relatives is simple and a great deal of fun because they are people you really care about and people you know really well. However, on the [...]

Christmas Through the Ages

December 10, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Commercial activities during Christmas today are often decried as making the season too materialistic. This has caused comments that the religious aspect of Christmas is so overlooked and overshadowed that its celebration seems to be purely pagan. But today’s comparisons aren’t the first there has been some link between Christmas and pagan celebrations. As a [...]

Choosing the Best Christmas Tree for Your Family

December 10, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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The tradition of Christmas trees in America came from German immigrants who had settled in Pennsylvania. It is believed that the tradition of Christmas trees started in Germany from as early as 700 A.D and was practiced by many Germans in the 1800s. It’s also since that period that Christmas trees have also been available [...]

Fruity Christmas Rib Roast

December 9, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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What You Need: 1 (6 lb) beef rib roast 1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups dried apricots 12 red boiling onions, halved 1/3 cup orange juice 3 fresh pears, wedged

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Where Did He Come From Anyway?

December 8, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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The story of Rudolph, whose glowing red nose made him a standout, first appeared in 1939 when Montgomery Ward department stores distributed about 2.4 million booklets with the poem in the form of a story about “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” It was written by Robert L. May, who worked in the store’s marketing department, to [...]

Planning the Perfect Christmas Dinner Party

December 8, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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A Christmas dinner party is typically an elegant affair. People enjoy dressing up and mingling with coworkers and other friends in an adult setting. It is as much fun as it is formal. Here are a few tips for planning the perfect Christmas dinner party.

Pink Tag Reading System – Give Your Child the Gift of Reading This Christmas

December 5, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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How can you, as a parent, help your children learn to read at an early age? One way is to start reading to your children as early as possible. Another way is to give them learning tools that aid their development and understanding of language. One of these vital tools is the Pink Tag Reading [...]

Christmas in the Caribbean – Full of Warm Traditions

December 5, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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In the tropical islands of the Caribbean, the temperature is above 75 degrees from January 1 to December 31, which means that it is warm and pleasant during Christmas. Another reason this season is pleasant is because it is far removed from the rainy season, which usually occurs from late March to May. During Christmas [...]

Christmas Trivia – See How Much You Know

December 5, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Here are twelve things you may not know about Christmas: 1. Christmas trees were first lit with actual candles, which presented a fire hazard. As a result, containers filled with water had to be kept near the Christmas tree.

Christmas in Africa – Simple But Traditional

December 5, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Christmas celebrations in African nations are characterized by much outdoor activity because the season often occurs during a time when the weather is pleasant. Using palm trees and participating in processions are also characteristic features of activities related to Christmas in many parts of Africa.

Xbox 360 – Give the Gift of Entertainment This Christmas

December 5, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Video game systems have come a long way since the Atari. Over the years, video games have evolved from simple one player games to complex gaming systems with a whole host of add on peripherals designed to bring players a gaming experience that rivals real life.

Create a Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament Collection

December 3, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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If you enjoy traditional Christmas celebrations, you may want to consider creating a cross stitch Christmas ornament collection. People especially appreciate handmade items during this special time of year. You can add your own style and personality to your Christmas decorating by cross stitching some of your own ornaments.

Christmas Gifts for Grandparents – Treasure the Memories

December 3, 2008 by Admin · Leave a Comment
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Finding the perfect Christmas gift for grandparents can be both fun and challenging. You see, typically, grandparents really want only one thing for Christmas–spending time with you. So, if you can capture that feeling with your gift, you will have the perfect gift.

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