http://www.upublish.info/Category/Holidays/149 Holidays articles from U Publish Articles Rss Follow Up Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:35:59 -0400 The festival of Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Indians in India as well as around the world. This article delves upon the celebration and the fervour that this festival connotes every year. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Importance-of-Gifts-in-Rakhi-Festival/146116 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Importance-of-Gifts-in-Rakhi-Festival/146116 Every year, Americans celebrate the Fourth of July in various ways. We sometimes invite all the relatives over for a cookout or barbecue. Every now and then, we may take the family for a vacation to a new place. Couples might venture to a timeless, romantic fireworks show. We celebrate Independence Day in many ways, but this year, lets try something new! Alright? http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-are-You-Going-to-Celebrate-Independence-Day-This-Year-/145891 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/How-are-You-Going-to-Celebrate-Independence-Day-This-Year-/145891 What better way to celebrate Christmas than by throwing a Christmas party. Better yet, throw a themed Christmas party! Not only will your guests have a blast, they will be talking about your party for years! It is easy to have a Christmas party, so spice it up with something memorable and different. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Have-A-Blast--Have-A-Themed-Christmas-Party-Folks-/145540 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Have-A-Blast--Have-A-Themed-Christmas-Party-Folks-/145540 This is a special Canadian Mother's Day article which provides the reader with ideas and suggestions of what to buy this Mother's Day. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Canadian-Mothers-Day-Ideas/144625 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Canadian-Mothers-Day-Ideas/144625 Father's Day is a day to remind us that we wouldn't be who or where we are if it weren't for dad. Show him how much you care with words this year, not just gifts. These fourteen Father's Day quotes are a good way to get started... http://www.upublish.info/Article/14-Father-s-Day-Quotes-For-the-Best-Dads-In-The-World/142224 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/14-Father-s-Day-Quotes-For-the-Best-Dads-In-The-World/142224 This article provides the reader with gift giving ideas for Father's Day in Canada http://www.upublish.info/Article/A-Canadian-Father-s-Day/141819 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/A-Canadian-Father-s-Day/141819 Father's Day is a secular celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and to honor and commemorate fathers and forefathers. While many people believe that Father's Day is a holiday invented by the fine folks at Hallmark, it's not so. The driving force behind the establishment of the celebration of Father's Day was Mrs. Sonora Smart Todd. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Evolution-of-Father-s-Day/141763 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Evolution-of-Father-s-Day/141763 The gifts you can give to mom during Mother's Day can range from simple and entertaining to extravagant and expensive. But the one gift that will really make your mother happy on her special day is the gift of sweet-scented, beautifully arranged bouquet of flowers. Because flowers are among the most popular gifts to give during Mother's Day, florists have come up with a vast assortment of arrangements for this occasion. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Picking-Flowers-for-Mom-on-Mother-s-Day/141620 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Picking-Flowers-for-Mom-on-Mother-s-Day/141620 For fathers on their special day, would there be something more fitting than having a specially-designed Smiley as tribute to every daughters hero and every sons best bud? http://www.upublish.info/Article/Present-Your-Dad-with-a-Father-s-Day-Smiley/140514 Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Present-Your-Dad-with-a-Father-s-Day-Smiley/140514 Father's Day is right around the corner and we're getting started with twelve great Father's Day quotes. Whether your dad is like Tim Taylor, Bill Cosby, Ozzy Osborne or Ward Cleaver, you know he holds a special place in your heart. Here are twelve Father's Day quotes to remind us of just how special our dads really are. http://www.upublish.info/Article/12-Father-s-Day-Quotes-To-Honor-The-Man-Who-Made-You-Who-You-Are-Today/140228 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/12-Father-s-Day-Quotes-To-Honor-The-Man-Who-Made-You-Who-You-Are-Today/140228 Giving your Dad a gift on Fathers Day need not be expensive. Here are some suggestions and a fresh idea you can try. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Father-s-Day-Smiley---Remembering-Dads-in-a-Unique-Way/140105 Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Father-s-Day-Smiley---Remembering-Dads-in-a-Unique-Way/140105 Every year, right before Valentines 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, its 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. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Traditional-or-modern-valentine-flowers/137904 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Traditional-or-modern-valentine-flowers/137904 Flowers are meant to show someone how much they truly mean to you. Mothers 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. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-meaning-of-mothers-day-flowers/137903 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-meaning-of-mothers-day-flowers/137903 Flowers have always been used in order to represent merits and emotions. Everlasting and unbreakable love may be expressed by the mothersday flowers. This auspicious occasion should be celebrated and every person should show his/her feelings of genuine gratitude towards his/her mother. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Honor-your-mother-with-mothers-day-flowers/137901 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Honor-your-mother-with-mothers-day-flowers/137901 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. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-valentine-flowers/137900 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-valentine-flowers/137900 Christmas tree, Yule tree or Tannenbaum (German: fir tree) is one of the most popular traditions associated with the celebration of Christmas. It is a symbol of the promise of life to come after months of cold winter. http://www.upublish.info/Article/A-Short-History-of-the-Christmas-Tree/137810 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/A-Short-History-of-the-Christmas-Tree/137810 Halloween is the much-anticipated holiday that gives everyone the opportunity to transform into someone else. From small children to grown ups, everyone is eager to find a head-turning Halloween costume. Traditionally, Halloween costumes were all about the frightening and fabled creatures of the underworld. These days however, movie stars, superheroes and other iconic characters have taken over the world of Halloween costumes. From pirate costumes to mermaids or military outfits, everything goes as long as its unexpected. Dizguise Costumes offers the most creative adult and kids Halloween cos http://www.upublish.info/Article/Pirate-costumes-that-really-impress/136398 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Pirate-costumes-that-really-impress/136398 Theres no time like Halloween to dress up in a fabulous costume. Halloween is the perfect occasion for people of all ages to transform into fun and surprising characters. This much-anticipated holiday is all about finding the perfect costume and having fun with friends and family. From pirate costumes to superhero costumes, you can let your imagination run wild on this special occasion. Halloween is an especially exciting time for children, who love getting disguised and going trick-or-treating with their friends. Dizguise.com offers the most creative outfits anywhere, from sexy pirate costum http://www.upublish.info/Article/Pirate-costumes---the-latest-Halloween-trend/136318 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Pirate-costumes---the-latest-Halloween-trend/136318 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! http://www.upublish.info/Article/Write-Your-Mom-a-Note-for-Mother-s-Day--A-Great--Unique-Gift-/133944 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Write-Your-Mom-a-Note-for-Mother-s-Day--A-Great--Unique-Gift-/133944 Mother's Day is almost here! Have you even gotten her present yet? Let's take some time to remember just how important mom really is. Here are twelve Mother's Day quotes to get you started. http://www.upublish.info/Article/12-Mother-s-Day-Quotes-to-Celebrate-The-Most-Important-Person-In-Your-Life/133627 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/12-Mother-s-Day-Quotes-to-Celebrate-The-Most-Important-Person-In-Your-Life/133627 With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, I'd like to give you 7 quick tips on getting through this feast without sabotaging your weight loss efforts. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Eat-Right-for-the-Holidays/129312 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Eat-Right-for-the-Holidays/129312 Sending mothers day flowers has become something standard and it is only normal to send the mothers in the family a little keepsake so that they know you appreciate them. Mothers day gifts are not restricted to just your mother, but can also be sent to your grandmothers or even children that are mothers themselves. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Sending-Mothers-Day-Flowers/121484 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Sending-Mothers-Day-Flowers/121484 Valentine's Day, celebrated on February 14, is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those we love. While some people may think, Valentine's Day is just another commercial holiday for flower and candy shops, Valentine's Day has deeper roots and does reach in the silent recesses of a human heart. It all started in the heart of ... http://www.upublish.info/Article/Did-Saint-Valentine---Patron-Of-Lovers---Send-The-First-Valentine-s-Day-Gift-/120564 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Did-Saint-Valentine---Patron-Of-Lovers---Send-The-First-Valentine-s-Day-Gift-/120564 If you are fed up and feel been there done that then think out of the box for Valentines 2008. http://www.upublish.info/Article/10-Ways-To-Be-Different-On-Valentine-s-Day/120191 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.upublish.info/Article/10-Ways-To-Be-Different-On-Valentine-s-Day/120191 Love has many hues and from time immemorial romance has set hearts racing and woven its magic. http://www.upublish.info/Article/10-Great-Insights-That-Can-Make-Valentine-s-Day-A-Success/120189 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.upublish.info/Article/10-Great-Insights-That-Can-Make-Valentine-s-Day-A-Success/120189