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Thanksgiving History and Facts
A better title for this article may have been Thanksgiving History and Myths. It seems just about all of what we associate with modern day Thanksgiving celebrations has very little root in actual historical fact. Per James W. Baker, Senior Historian at Plimoth Plantation, "The reason that we have so many ... -
Elegant Thanksgiving Centerpiece – Tips for making great seasonal centerpieces
After you've created and sent out your Thanksgiving invitations, it's time to think about the Thanksgiving table! There can be a lot going on at the Thanksgiving table. People chatting and enjoying the savory dishes you worked so hard to prepare. Adding in a elegant centerpiece is the ... -
When is Hanukkah This Year?
When is Hanukkah This Year? While the secular (also referred to as Gregorian) calendar is based on the earth's rotation around the sun, the Hebrew calendar calculates months according to the moon and years according to the sun. Therefore, Hanukkah is does not fall on the same day every year. ... -
Low Cost Holiday Party – Host a party for 20 for under $120
Here are some great ideas that allow you to throw a great holiday party for 20 people for under $120! Invitations: Use PurpleTrail free online invitations. No waste of paper and you get the ease of all PurpleTrail's Rsvp management modules. You can add games, bring along lists and polls to get ... -
Jewish Recipes for Hanukkah
Hanukkah comes with its own special food traditions and recipes. Soofganiot (doughnuts) and latkes or livivot (potato pancakes) are popular Hanukkah treats. Traditionally, fried food and dairy food are eaten during Hanukkah. Here's a little insight as to why certain foods are associated with Hanukkah: Fried foods are to remind us of ... -
Holiday Parties – Planning Tips For Your Holiday Soiree
'Tis the Season to be jolly! The holidays are filled with parties to attend and to host! You've got work parties, family parties, school parties, and any other club or organization you are affiliated with. It can make for a very busy time of year. If you are the lucky ... -
Christmas Party Ideas – 6 great ideas for your holiday party
Christmas parties are something to look forward to as the season draws near. If you are planning a party, you want to host a party that people will remember for years to come. Here are 6 great ideas to help you throw a great Christmas party this year. Cookie Swap Ask everyone ... -
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Christmas Greeting Cards
Make the Christmas season extra special this year by designing your own Christmas greeting card. It's easy to do and affordable with the PurpleTrail Design Center. You have two print options for your holiday greeting cards; you can either print at home or utilize PurpleTrail's professional print option. Either way ...
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Reasons to Celebrate
- November 26, Thanksgiving
- November 27, Eid-al-Adha
- December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- December 18, Islamic New Year (Al-Hijra / Muharram)
- December 21, Winter Solstice
- December 12-19, Hanukkah
- December 24, Christmas Eve
- December 25, Christmas Day
- December 26-January 1, Kwanzaa
- December 26, Boxing Day
- December 31, New Year's Eve
Holiday Fun Facts
- The biggest selling Christmas single of all time is Bing Crosby's White Christmas.
- Christmas trees are edible! Some parts of pines, spruces, and firs can be eaten - the needles are a good source of vitamin C. Pine nuts, or pine cones, are also a good source of nutrition.
- For every real Christmas tree that is harvested, 2 to 3 seedlings are planted in its place.
- One town in Indiana is called Santa Claus. There is also a town called Santa in Idaho.
- It is estimated there are 3,000 greeting card publishers in the U.S.
- More than three billion Christmas cards are sent annually in the United States.
- One third of all holiday cards purchased and sent has a religious message.
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