164 articles on "christmas"

Whatever Happened to Christmas?

Whatever Happened to Christmas? by: LeAnn R. Ralph Remember when no one started Christmas shopping until after Thanksgiving? Wisconsin author LeAnn R. Ralph remembers it very well. "When I was growing up on our dairy farm forty years ago, the st...

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Do you know that Christmas was celebrated before Christ?

Christmas might be oldest holiday that are celebrated by many cultures. And, interestingly, although it is traditionally celebrated during the winter season, there are places that celebrate it during their summer (Australia where December is actually...

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That's the Christmas Spirit

That's the Christmas Spirit by: David Leonhardt Last Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, to find a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year. You know, just like Wilson and everybody else wishes people each year. Ye...

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How To Save Up To 70% On Christmas Gifts

The festive season is a time of love, joy, and happiness. However, with the excitement comes the stress of shopping for Christmas gifts that can often burn a hole in your pocket. With the current economic situation, it is becoming increasingly import...

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All My Love And Devotion A True Story

They met at a dance in 1931, and six months later, on January 30, 1932, were married. I am speaking of my Nana and Pop, (grandparents), who for sixty years were not just married, but were in love. Really IN LOVE.I have chronicled their love through s...

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FemaleMatters/ChristmasMatters

Christmas MattersEvery year I vow to make Christmas easier, simpler - less stressful. Have I ever? One year I tried forgetting Christmas here in the UK and spent it in the Canary Islands. It was quite extraordinary really. Christmas day was spent aro...

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Top 40 'Things Said On Christmas Day' - EVERY Year!

Top 20 Statements, Comments & Questions At Christmas time 1 This single cream seems to be thicker than the double cream 2 Who's gonna pull this cracker with me? 3 Put your Christmas party hat on, you miserable git. 4 Where did you buy your crac...

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I Just Love It!

You know the scenario. Youre sitting at the family Christmas gathering and your ten-year-old opens one of Aunt Marthas itchy homemade sweaters. Or Uncle Bobby, whos been swearing to lose twenty pounds for years, opens an exercise cycle. Of course, if...

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Christmas Season Tips

Xmas decoration is perhaps the most exciting part of Christmas itself. The combination of twinkling lights with the look of a nicely trimmed Tree, and the wreath on the doors, are guaranteed to remind us of the Joyful Christmas season. Below, I&apo...

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MAKING QUALITY QUILTS WITH FREE QUILT PATTERNS ONLINE

Quilt making is a traditional pastime passed on from grandmother to mother to daughter, and it still draws thousands of enthusiasts. Modern day quilting lovers are extra lucky because there is a wealth of information available freely on the Internet....

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