| Christmas Lists
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There’s something about Christmas lists that tug at our hearts and minds...the wrong way. It almost resembles narcissism, a total abandon of prudence and logic. Just because it’s an unshakeable tradition among some families to hand out wish lists doesn’t mean that we can’t break away from tradition when the occasion calls for it. >> more |
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| Buying a Christmas Tree
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During the Christmas rush when buying seems to be the activity that reigns supreme, we tend to overlook what goes into buying a Christmas tree. Coming back from the mall and the car trunk already brimming with merchandise, we pass a roadside tree shop and say, “okay, we’re here already, might as well buy a Christmas tree now!” >> more |
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| Stress at Christmas
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If we were living in a remote island, stress at Christmas would be something we’d be unfamiliar with. Alas, we live in the midst of this thing called civilization. Christmas, therefore, has turned into that dreaded once-a-year exercise. Yes, folks, stress at Christmas is a real 21st century disorder. >> more |
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| Christmas Cake
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Originally the Christmas cake contained oatmeal, which was considered a filler so that the less financially comfortable families could afford to have cake for Christmas. >> more |
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| Christmas Lights
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The lighting up of the Christmas tree has been a holiday tradition since the very first tree was decorated indoors, at least as far as we know. Of course up until the 1930’s the lighting of the Christmas tree included the use of real fire and candles. >> more |
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| The History of Candy Canes
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The candy cane has its unique history just like every other aspect of Christmas. And just like every other aspect of Christmas, the history is based partially on fact and partially on myth. >> more |
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| Famous Christmas Movies
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Despite the valiant attempts made by various networks to create new and original Christmas movies, nothing can hold a candle to the classics. >> more |
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| Christmas Trivia
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| The following is a list of Christmas trivia, facts and information about one of the most celebrated holidays around the world. >> more |
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| Different Names for Santa Claus
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Most of us know he sometimes goes by Kris Kringle. This name originated in Southern Germany. Literally translated it means Christ Child. German children also refer to him as Weihnachtsmann, meaning Christmas Man. >> more |
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| Christmas Tree Safety
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Most people really don’t give Christmas tree safety the due consideration it is worth. Since they have been an annual staple in our lives since we were born, we tend to just consider them a decoration and assume that we are being safe with their use and decoration. >> more |
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