Don’t wait until Thanksgiving Day or Christmas to thank those that you love and those that have helped you.
Why Does Santa Bring Gifts?
The history of Christmas and in particular the reasons for the giving of gifts are not known for certain, but several things are known for a fact. The traditions of Santa Claus and giving presents at Christmas time began long before the birth of Jesus Christ, although it really depends on where in the world you live as to how you believe the whole tradition started.
Yes Virginia, Even in the 21st Century There Is Still a Santa Claus
In 1897 one little girl from Manhattan, at the urging of her father, took it upon herself to ask the New York Sun Newspaper once and for all if the man in the red suit was the real deal.
Tis The Season For Volume
Do you know how many turkeys are eaten during the holiday season? Below are a few interesting facts regarding the volume of turkeys eaten, cards sent, and much more.
Christmas Cards
Do you enjoy receiving cards in the mail? How many do you think you get each season? There are roughly 1.9 billion Christmas cards sent in the United States every year to friends, family members, and acquaintances, making Christmas the #1 card sending occurrence, followed by Valentine’s Day.
Reduce Waste this Christmas
Christmas is responsible for more waste and consumption than any other holiday. North Americans trash increases by 25% over Christmas – which equates to 25 million extra tons of garbage going to the landfill. By recognizing the incredible waste that is generated the urgency to do something becomes apparent. A truly useful or environment friendly gift is a better ecological choice. Here is a brief list of ideas to inspire you.
Some True Blue Aussie Christmas Traditions
Temperatures around the world during the Christmas break vary dramatically. Here in Queensland Australia, it’s hot and humid, and far from the snow scenes on the Christmas cards we send.
Christmas Television Specials Do They Really Know the True Meaning of Christmas?
Christmas is celebrated by almost all of Christendom uniformly throughout the world. The origin of this celebration was instituted by the Catholic Church centuries after the death and resurrection of Christ. No one but the church fathers is responsible for this holiday. It is not something called for in the bible nor ever taught by Christ or his apostles. Regardless of this fact it is what it has become that is more in question than how it began.
Christmas Time
Giving of yourself during Christmas
Christmas Trivia Quiz
A dozen multiple choice trivia questions about Christmas holiday traditions and history
Combating Christmas Shopping Stress
Christmas is fast coming upon us with all the attendant stress. How do you cope? Five New Jersey residents share their unique perspectives on how they manage holiday season stress.
Enjoy Christmas Everyday With Christmas Screensavers
Most of us say – Let every day be Christmas. But we say this only during Christmas. As Christmas passes, the spirit passes and after some days, we all get busy…
Holidays Screensavers – How To Select Best Free Holidays Screensavers?
Holidays and screensavers make a great combination. Holidays are important because they change our mood.