Christmas Cinnamon Bread

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Recipes Thursday Dec 18,2008

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 Read more

Dress Santa Game – Hilarious Christmas Party Fun

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Games Saturday Dec 13,2008

“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. Read more

Christmas Chocolate Peppermint Pie

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining, Christmas Recipes Saturday Dec 13,2008

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
3 tablespoons peppermint stick candy, crushed Read more

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

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Games Friday Dec 12,2008

Here are some fun Christmas Eve games you can try while you’re waiting for Santa to arrive. Read more

Christmas Fruit Punch

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining, Christmas Recipes Friday Dec 12,2008

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 Read more

Christmas Party Games to Keep Young Children Entertained

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Games Friday Dec 12,2008

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. Read more

Christmas Wreath Crunchies

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining, Christmas Recipes Friday Dec 12,2008

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 Read more

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

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Games Thursday Dec 11,2008

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. Read more

Creative Christmas Gifts for the Loved Ones in Your Life

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Gift Ideas, Christmas Traditions Thursday Dec 11,2008

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. Read more

Fun Christmas Games to Liven Up Any Party

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining Thursday Dec 11,2008

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. Read more

Choosing the Perfect Gift for Out-of-Town Relatives

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Gift Ideas, Christmas Shopping Wednesday Dec 10,2008

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, or country. Likewise one or more of your relatives may opt to relocate for the same reasons. Regardless of how or why it happened many of us often find ourselves in a situation where our relatives may be spread out all over the globe. This is a sad fact of life which makes it more difficult to stay in touch and also greatly complicates the Christmas shopping process. This article will take a look at some of the dilemmas associated with Christmas shopping for out-of-town relatives and will provide some strategies for dealing with these dilemmas. Read more

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

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Shopping, Christmas Toys Wednesday Dec 10,2008

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 why you should get Step 2 50’s Diner for your children for Christmas this year.

Picking the Perfect Christmas Gift for a Close Relative

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Gift Ideas, Christmas Shopping Wednesday Dec 10,2008

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 other hand, shopping for close relatives can also be extremely difficult and stressful because there is the added pressure to select Christmas gifts your relatives will really cherish and enjoy. This article will discuss some of the aspects of this Christmas shopping situation to help shoppers find the perfect gift for their loved ones. Read more

Christmas Through the Ages

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Trivia Wednesday Dec 10,2008

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 religious, church leaders instituted Christmas during winter because that time of year was a popular for the celebrations of many pagan festivals. The hope was that Christmas would also become a holiday that would gain much popularity. Read more

Choosing the Best Christmas Tree for Your Family

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Decorating Wednesday Dec 10,2008

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 for sale in the United States. While artificial Christmas trees are popular, many people like to have a fresh Christmas tree in their homes, or outside on their lawns. And similar to all other trees, Christmas trees also have different shapes and qualities that make some types more popular than others. Read more

Fruity Christmas Rib Roast

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining, Christmas Recipes Tuesday Dec 9,2008

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 Read more

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

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Traditions, Christmas Trivia Monday Dec 8,2008

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 be used to attract more people into the store. Sales soared to more than 3.5 million copies when the booklet was reissued later that year. Read more

Planning the Perfect Christmas Dinner Party

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Entertaining Monday Dec 8,2008

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. Read more

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

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Toys Friday Dec 5,2008

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 System from Leapfrog .
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Christmas in the Caribbean – Full of Warm Traditions

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Around the World Friday Dec 5,2008

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 time in the Caribbean, the temperature is also more temperate and tolerable compared to the searing hot days of the summer months. Read more

Christmas Trivia – See How Much You Know

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Trivia Friday Dec 5,2008

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. Read more

Christmas in Africa – Simple But Traditional

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Around the World Friday Dec 5,2008

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. Read more

Xbox 360 – Give the Gift of Entertainment This Christmas

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Toys Friday Dec 5,2008

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. Read more

Create a Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament Collection

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Decorating Wednesday Dec 3,2008

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. Read more

Christmas Gifts for Grandparents – Treasure the Memories

Author: Admin | Filed under: Christmas Gift Ideas Wednesday Dec 3,2008

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. Read more