Selecting the perfect holiday gift for friends and acquaintances can be difficult, particularly if the person is someone you don’t know very well. And if your budget is already tight during the holidays, the problem becomes even more difficult. Christmas gift cookies or other baked goods are an inexpensive yet personal solution to many...
If you’re a parent, you know just how much most kids love the Christmas holidays. So how about letting them help with the decorations this year? They’ll have fun helping to hang decorations around the house, and with a little help they can also make their own decorations. These decorations don’t need to be...
In 1897, a young girl named Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to “The New York Sun” questioning whether Santa was real. Journalist Francis Church wrote the response, and his work quickly became one of the most famous editorials ever written. His words were reprinted in the Sun every Christmas until 1949 when the paper...
So you’re in charge of planning the holiday office party and need some ideas? You can find plenty of suggestions online for office Christmas party games for groups, and many require little preparation and limited materials. Here are a few to get the fun started. Christmas Tree Rip – The goal of this game...
Here’s a tasty holiday treat that’s easy to make and tastes great. Leave some of these out for Santa Claus instead of cookies and they’re sure to disappear quickly! Ingredients 1 cup of butter 5 tablespoons of sugar A dash of salt 2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 teaspoon of almond...
By Mrs. M.A.L. Lane *This story was first published in the Youth’s Companion, vol. 74. It was the day before Christmas in the year 189-. Snow was falling heavily in the streets of Boston, but the crowd of shoppers seemed undiminished. As the storm increased, groups gathered at the corners and in sheltering doorways...
For centuries, people have tried to capture images of Santa Claus as he makes his annual trip around the world. And so far, no one has succeeded. Let’s face it – no camera shutter is fast enough to record those magic reindeer zipping at incredible speeds around the world, and Santa Claus himself is,...
Looking for an easy Christmas craft project for kids? This simple clothespin reindeer is quick, easy and inexpensive to make. But kids love will love it! Just follow the simple directions below and you’ll soon have your very own reindeer craft ready to give as gifts or hang on the tree. Happpy holidays! How...
Christmas is a time for family. It is a time for celebrating the birth of Christ, for gifts, dinners with those we love and dressing up in our fancy clothes. And for many, time with family includes those with fur and four feet. Dog lovers tend to include their pets in everything they do,...
Are you agonizing over a gift for your favorite book lover? Gift ideas for book lovers do not have to be limited to the latest best seller by their favorite author. This year, surprise the reader on your Christmas list with something whose size and shape under the tree does not immediately scream “I’m...
