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Articles in Home | Family And Home | Holidays articles Title|Newest|Oldest Write Your Mom a Note for Mother's Day: A Great, Unique Gift!  By : Mandy Karlik Writing a letter to your mother for Mother's Day is not only a great gift idea, it is something your mom will cherish forever and it does not cost a lot of money. It is not even difficult. But you do need to know a few writers' tricks! Winter is Here Folks !!!  By : Vidya Garapati (GV) You might still tend to go out with half sleeves shirt of the closet from summer clothing, and would realize… Will You Join The Christmas Credit-Go-Round  By : Roy Thomsitt Christmas and the holiday season are, of course, boom times for retailers, for restaurants, for travel agents and hoteliers. As the days pass between September and January, consumer spending escalates. As consumer spending rises conspicuously, people not already sucked into the whirlwind and with no cash to spare, will be wondering what on earth they and their family are missing out on. Why we do what we do at Christmas Part 1  By : Darren Johnson Christmas traditions such as decorations, Christmas Hampers, gift giving and mistletoe are a routine part of modern Christmas celebrations. If we look at the origins of these traditions we find an interesting amalgam of folklore, cultures and Christianity. Why Send Valentines Day Flowers  By : LeeAnna Why you should give your loved one Valentines Day flowers. For hundreds of years Valentines Day has been celebrated by lovers everywhere. Where did this traditions start anyway, and why to we exchange Valentines Day flowers and candies with each other? Well, I have done some searching and I have come across some interesting stories that go along with this tradition. Some of these stories may be true and others may be just what their supposed to be—stories. Here is a short ver... Who is Mrs Santa Claus, Really?  By : C A Mc Craw Who is Mrs. Santa Claus, Really? Time to get to know this Woman who keeps it all together for Santa Where To Find Christmas Decorations And Ornaments  By : Jo Williams Are you looking for the best Christmas decoration and ornaments? There are a lot of stores everywhere. If you take a look through your local mall, you’re likely to find a huge selection of decorations to suit just about any taste and budget. The perfect time to shop for decorations is the start of December. During this season, some shops and stores offer great discounts. Sometimes, you need to buy the tree first, and after displaying it in your home for a few days, you’ll ... When Is Easter And Why Does It Always Change?  By : Gray Rollins When Is Easter? This has always been a very good question because there was a time when Easter was moved around from day to day. The pagan celebration of Easter occurred each year at the same time that the Christians were celebrating the miraculous resurrection of their savior Jesus Christ. This was during the spring equinox. Some of the pagan beliefs centered around Attis while others were more concerned with the coming of the spring. But each year Easter was celebrated on a... What You Never Imagined About Saint Valentine's Day  By : Corina Clemence Saint Valentine's Day is one of the biggest retail days in the calendar year. In 2006, your typical American spent approximately US$100 on his or her significant other, totalling $13.70 billion. Men typically spend almost double what women spend (in 2006 $135.67 and $68.64 respectively), mostly on cards, chocolates, flowers, and dinner at a swish restaurant. Around 180 million cards are given industry-wide annually (excluding packaged kids' valentines for classroom exchanges), making Valentine's Day the second major holiday for giving greeting cards, according to Hallmark. What to Do When You Are Alone for the Holidays  By : Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Being alone for the holidays is a major challenge for many people. Holidays often conjure images of family, of warmth and the sharing of special time. Loneliness can be overwhelming when you have no one with whom to share holiday time. What Is It About Nautical Gifts For Christmas  By : Roy Thomsitt If you are considering looking for a nautical gift, for a friend or relative, this Christmas, then you are in good company. What Is Easter Without An Easter Basket  By : Gray Rollins What is Easter without an Easter Basket Every Easter needs an Easter Basket. If you are religious then Easter is probably about Jesus and his resurrection but if when it comes to your children they care about the Easter basket. Easter baskets are glorious little baskets that are pretty and filled with lovely candy. All kids love candy, all of them. The Easter basket has come a long way in the last few decades. There was a time when this kind of gift was simply for child... Was Santa Claus Invented by Coca Cola? The True History  By : C A Mc Craw The idea of Santa Claus has a long history. Was he created by the Coca Cola Company as many believe? Get the true story and decide for yourself! Valentine's Day Treats For School And Work  By : Christine Steendahl Are you as tired as I am of those little white heart-shaped candies with messages like “I like You” printed on them? Be a little creative this year and come up with some new Valentine’s Day treats to take to school and work. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Valentine’s Day Cookies Make a batch of Sugar cookies or pick up some refrigerated dough at the grocery store. Cut them out with a heart-shaped cookie cutter and bake. Frost with a glaze of powdered sugar, wat... Valentine's Day a Perfect Holiday for Gift Baskets  By : Kingston Amadan Many people associate gift baskets with Christmas, Easter, housewarming or job promotions, and rightfully so. Gift baskets are wonderful gifts for these occasions and many others. Gift baskets also make a great gift for Valentine's Day. With so many gift baskets available now for specialty gift giving, it's no wonder people are starting to discover that Valentine's Day is the perfect holiday for gift baskets. Valentine's Day A Lovers Tradition  By : Ken Asselin February has long been known as the month of romance, and throughout our country loved ones often exchange cards, gifts, candy and flowers as a means of expressing their love. February 14th however, when we celebrate the holiday known as Valentine's Day, is when most of these gifts and expressions of our love are exchanged. But how did this mysterious tradition begin? The holiday is both a Christian and ancient Roman tradition that is indeed very mysterious. The origin... Valentine Day Gifts: The Perfect Way To Show Your Love  By : Shreya Chaudhary Valentine Day gifts are indeed one of the best things that can be given to your loved one on this special day. Using Child Stories to Teach the True Meaning of Easter  By : Paul Arinaga While I am certainly not erudite enough to give you the definitive answer on what Easter means. I believe that it offers many valuable insights about life, no matter what your religious beliefs. In fact, the Easter story is so powerful that it probably offers something even to an open-minded atheist! Useful tips for online Christmas shopping  By : Thomas Bronson If you simply hate fighting the throng of holiday crowds at the shopping malls and centres and are totally frustrated by the messy sales racks and overworked salespeople, join the group of shoppers who turn to Internet to complete part or all of their festive and casual shopping. The key to Christmas shopping online is to plan your shopping ahead, research your product properly and execute your plan with a reputable online seller. Unique Gift Idea For Your Mom On Mother's Day  By : Terence Young Say ‘Goodbye’ to the traditional Mother’s Day gifts like perfumes, jewelries, or flowers. Think of something different to surprise your mother on this Mother’s Day. Unique Christmas Gift  By : Gado Wager If you are tired of getting the same gift each year for your wife, husband, boss, or friend, you are probably looking for places to find a unique Christmas gift. These aren’t as hard to come by as you may think, but you will have to put some thought in to it. When I look for a unique Christmas gift for someone special, I have to stop and think about that person, and then start my search from there. Turquoise is December's Birthstone  By : Sam Serio December Birthstone: Turquoise Birthstone Properties: Alternative Birthstone: Lapis Lazuli Try Something a Little Different This Saint Valentines Day - Vouvray  By : Corina Clemence Are you tired of the same old Valentine's Day box of chocolates and dozen long-stemmed red roses and dinners out that make you feel like a gold-fish in a gold-fish bowl. This is the year to do something unique, something different that tells the person you love that took the time to think of something different this year and that you care. Tropical Christmas  By : Roy Thomsitt I can recall from my days in England, watching television at Christmas and seeing how others celebrated across the world. At one time I used to think about people in Australia, who seemed to be featured on the news every Christmas Day: "it's not like Christmas, hot weather and going to the beach". Why I used do think like that I really do not know. I did not like the cold once I got past the age of about 30. Or was it 35? Who cares, I hate the cold now. That's one of the many reasons I live in what many call paradise: Palawan, in the south west of the Philippines. Traditional or modern valentine flowers  By : Clint Jhonson Every year, right before Valentine’s Day, everyone goes crazy looking for the perfect bouquet of flowers. With no better way to express feelings of love and appreciation than through flowers, it’s easy to see why everyone turns to their florist this time of year. Red roses are obviously the stars of the event – since the 17th century they have been the ultimate symbol of true passion. However, there are some other valentine flowers that will make your sweetheart feel very special. Top 10 Holiday Gifts  By : Salim Jordan Here are the top selling holiday items according to MSN Shopping. Couch Signature Gallery Pouch This handbag from Coach is proving to be very popular this holiday season. This short-strap classic style handbag has a zip closure and inside open pocket. It has jacquard fabric with leather trim, is fabric lined, and comes in black, khaki, and red. Diamond Bracelet Sterling Silver by Ashford This piece proves you can never go wrong with diamonds. It has S-shaped links an... Tips to Choose the Best Kids Halloween Costumes  By : Galia Ivanova I gathered lots of information about how to choose the best Halloween costumes for your kids. Now I perfectly understand most parents, who shriek with fear as Halloween approaches – there are so many sources of information, recommendations and ads for Halloween costumes that I almost got lost. But wait, I did something better - I combined all the info I found with my own ideas and got this helpful list of tips on how to choose the best and most unique Halloween costume for your children. Tidings of Joy and Cheer  By : Mathews Rosario Come December, and it is impossible to escape the approaching signs of Christmas. The roads and shops are decorated with lights, shiny tinsel and snow, artificial or real is present at every cornice and awning. Throwing a Christmas Party  By : Angela MacArthur Tips on how to organize a great holiday celebration Three T's for a Blissful Romantic Holiday Season  By : Dr. Grace Cornish Livingstone The holidays are here and so are the many cheers and tears that come around this time of the year. For many, this is a blissful season of laughter, togetherness, gift exchanging, and creating fond memories. Yet for others, this can be a time of dreading family gatherings, feelings of loneliness, and stressing over selecting the right gift for a loved one, co-worker, acquaintance, or a neighbor. Thoughtful Christmas Gifts - 10 Cheap, Quick, Easy Ideas  By : Linda Kling Do you want to give some unique Christmas gifts this year, but don't want to spend a lot of money? You can find gifts that are both cheap and thoughtful. Here are ten easy ideas for inexpensive holiday gifts that are sure to please. There Really IS A Santa-- IF You Know Where To Look For Him  By : Marige O'Brien The Spirit of Christmas is the miracle of the season The Witches Book of Spells  By : Suie Roberts Have a spooky Halloween and try out a few witches spells form Crandall the witch's old spell book. The spell on warts I find particularly works! The valentine flowers  By : Clint Jhonson With Valentines approaching, you can find yourself quite deep in thought when it comes to choosing the perfect gift for this occasion. But you should remember just one thing: you cannot get wrong with the valentines flowers. Other gifts can become repetitive. But this is not the case with flowers because they are not likely to go out of fashion. The Ultimate New Year's Resolution: Doing Nothing  By : Pat Brill As the New Year approaches, you may already have a short list of habits you would like to break, goals you would like to reach, and other changes you would like to see in your life. You may even have your resolutions written down and posted on the fridge next to your jam-packed calendar, grocery lists and to do lists. The Ugliest Christmas Tree  By : johnmehrmann A quest for the ugliest Christmas tree and the spirit of Christmas The Truth Behind Valentine's Day - Then and Now  By : Corina Clemence In a second Santa and Rudolph are replaced with pink hearts and red ribbon and mass produced Valentine's Day cards in thousands of designs and sizes – large, small, serious, silly inexpensive, expensive, musical (my least favourite because they sound so tinny) and traditional ones. Valentine's Day is the biggest single twenty-four hour period for florists, a huge event for greeting card companies and a blessing for candy makers. The Symbolism of Holiday Decor  By : Rob Daniels With all the holiday hustle driving us from one party to the next, and one store to another, it’s hard not to take for granted the symbols and traditions passed down hundreds of years that collectively have become Christmas. The Story Of Saint Valentine  By : Gianni Truvianni The story of Saint Valentine and how it came to pass that people celebrate this day. The Story of Halloween  By : Gianni Truvianni An article about Halloween and the history behind this holiday. The Secrets of a Dream Villa Vacation  By : Bruce Gibson A villa vacation is a fantastic way of enjoying a relaxing break. I know the best ways to make sure you and your loved ones or friends get your dream vacation. What to look for, and the questions to ask. The Reasons I Love Christmas  By : Belina Storrey Most everyone I know loves Christmas. There is something about the magic and wonder of the season that is unmatched during the rest of the year. There are so many reasons that I love Christmas I can hardly know where to begin. I guess the biggest reason I love Christmas is because for me, it has always meant the gathering of family and friends. It is only during the Christmas season that we gather from a far and enjoy days filled with laughter, good conversation, good meal... The origins of Valentines Day  By : Paul Wilson Every year February 14th is celebrated as a day for love, exchange of gifts, promises of eternal passion, and more. The inspired pen poems inspired by their love and admiration for the women of their dreams while others just go to shops and buy commercially available verses. The Origin Of Some Valentine's Day Traditions  By : Gary Ruplinger Ahh, Valentine’s Day. It comes every February 14th, and men all over the country stop and pick up the obligatory dozen roses, piece of jewelry, or box of chocolates. But did you ever wonder about some of the early traditions of Valentine’s Day? And no, Valentine’s Day was not created by the department stores to get men to spend more money on jewelry. For example, in the middle ages, men and women would draw names to see who their valentines were. Then for the next week, t... The Origin Of Giving Valentine's Day Cards  By : Eric V. Allen Traditionally, mid-February was a Roman time to meet and court prospective mates. The Lupercian lottery (under penalty of mortal sin), Roman young men did institute the custom of offering women they admired and wished to court handwritten greetings of affection on February 14. The cards acquired St. Valentine's name. As Christianity spread, so did the Valentine's Day card. The earliest extant card was sent in 1415 by Charles, duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was a pri... The Most Enduring Gift  By : Regina Garson As the holiday season swings into overdrive, many of us agonize one more time over the perfect holiday gift for our loved ones. No matter the budget, no matter the list, the agonizing is a yearly ritual. One of my kids’ early preschool teachers had the best gift idea of all. She said no matter what else you give them, be sure to give your kids some memories. When you get down to it, memories are one of the very few things that you can count on lasting. I still think about ... The most awaited celebration of a year  By : Rahul Roy It is the most awaited festival for all as it is both holiday and holy day. People enjoy it along with huge parties and visiting relatives, greeting each other a “Mary Christmas”. It is not only a religious festival but also a social celebration to be celebrated with each other. The Modern Mother's Day for Moms in Business  By : Shannon Cherry Entrepreneur Mom Shares Tips for Women in Business Who Have Children The meaning of mothers day flowers  By : Clint Jhonson Flowers are meant to show someone how much they truly mean to you. Mother’s Day is all about letting your mother know how much you appreciate and love her. Sending a beautiful bouquet of flowers is the best way of conveying this message of love, admiration and gratitude. The Many Ways Of Spending Christmas  By : Gianni Truvianni An article about the many ways of spending Christmas, all through out the world and the many similarities and differences they share. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]	Publish for Free Sign Up For Free Learn More Please Support Our Sponsors Authors and Writers Submit Articles Submission Guidelines Link to Us Member Login U Publish Store Publishers Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Contact Us More Link to Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Submission Guidelines Popular Articles Article Aids We Recommend SubmitYourArticle iSnare Article Marketer Published.com Article Directories Word Count Utility Search U Publish by: Title Author Keyword

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