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Holiday Parties - Planning Tips For Your Holiday Soiree
By Leslie'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 organizer of a holiday party this year, we've gathered up some tips to help you stay stress-free this season! Plan Early: It is important to plan ahead of time. The month of December can swell up like a tidal wave with all things to cram in. So it's a good idea to take care of all the big things first (date, location, menu) and not worry about all the finishing details until the days before the ...
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Christmas History and Facts
Christmas. A time for family, Christmas trees, delicious baked goods, presents, and a round, jolly, bearded man called Santa. Christmas is an ancient holiday that's had a rollercoaster ride in ...
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Road Test - Christmas Decorations
Christmas is knocking at your door. You'll still be eating Thanksgiving leftovers when the official Christmas season begins.  Maybe your Christmas decorations need a little updating this year or ... -
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 ... -
Office Party - Tips For A Successful Holiday Party
Throwing a holiday office party can be a little tricky. We all love a reason to celebrate but don't always want to do it at work. Here are ... -
Party Decorations - Holiday Decoration Inspiration
Party season is in full swing. The holidays are just around the corner and we've got the perfect decoration inspiration you need. You don't need a lot to ... -
Holiday Invitation Wording
Invitation Inspiration - Holidays Winter holidays are here and there are many reasons to celebrate! Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's and more. Find the ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Christmas Party Themes for Your Special Christmas Eve
Christmas one of the most celebrated holidays in America is here. For all those holiday freaks Christmas party season is an amazing time for a great get together. ...
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Gift Exchange Ideas for you Holiday Party
Gift exchanges can be fun or very frustrating. It's good to set the ground rules within your invitation so people know what to expect. We've put together some ... -
Printable Games - Printable Holiday Party Games For The Whole Family
Holidays and family gatherings go hand in hand. In order to make the most of the party, why not bring some holiday games to play? We've found the ... -
Christmas Crafts For The Tree And Table
The holiday season is upon us! To help get you in the holiday spirit, we have hand picked some quick and easy craft ideas. Homemade Christmas decorations can ... -
Kids Christmas Crafts
Deck the halls with these easy kids Christmas crafts. They are sure to add a festive touch to your home for the holidays. These ideas are easy to make ... -
Christmas Songs - History and Lyrics
This year at your holiday gathering, impress your family and friends with your knowledge of the history and lyrics of these 5 popular Christmas Songs. Â O Holy Night The words ... -
Christmas Party Games
Try one of these 7 Christmas party games. Adjust them to the needs and ability levels of your group. They are sure to liven up your Christmas celebration! A Caroling ...
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Eggnog - 4 Fabulous Eggnog Recipes
What's a holiday party without eggnog? Here are four fabulous eggnog recipes sure to be crowd pleasers. Compliments of eggnogrecipe.net Indulgent Eggnog Recipe 6 eggs 2 + ½ cups heavy ... -
Hot Chocolate - Satisfying Recipes For Any Chocolate Lover
Nothing ends a cold winter's day better than a delicious, decadent cup of hot chocolate.  We've gathered up some recipes that are sure to warm you up from ... -
Punch Recipes For Your Holiday Party
'Tis the season for holiday parties and we've put together some delicious, easy and festive punch recicpes for your gatherings this season. Champagne Punch This is a great recipe for ... -
Christmas Party Food Recipes
The festive holiday season is just around the corner and entertaining friends and family during Christmas is one of the most favorite activitiesof the holidays. You've got family and ...
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Gift Exchange Ideas for you Holiday Party
Gift exchanges can be fun or very frustrating. It's good to set the ground rules within your invitation so people know what to expect. We've put together some ... -
Christmas Gift Baskets - Unique Gift Ideas
You could use stocking stuffers like the ones here and here to jazz up your basket. Plus the stores in and around your area are sure to have ... -
Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas - 12 Gifts To Save Your Pocketbook
The Christmas season is full of wonderful things like snow, cookies and hot chocolate, family, friends, parties, and time off from school and work! However, finding the perfect ...
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Dress Code Guidelines - Pick the Right Party Attire
We all love to get party invitations, but we don’t like the stress and confusion about what to wear. To help you choose the right attire for your ...
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Reasons to celebrate
- January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- January 20, Inauguration Day
- January 26, Chinese New Year
- February 1, Superbowl Sunday
- February 2, Groundhog Day
- February 8, Boy Scout Day
- February 14, Valentine's Day
- February 16, Presidents Day
- February 24, Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras
- February 25, Ash Wednesday
Christmas Fun Facts
- Christmas was declared a United States Federal holiday in 1870, signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant.
- In part, the Christmas celebration was created by the early Church in order to entice pagan Romans to convert to Christianity without losing their own winter celebrations.
- Charles Dickens' book A Christmas Carol, published in 1843, played a major role in reinventing Christmas as a holiday emphasizing family, goodwill, and compassion as opposed to communal celebration and hedonistic excess.
- During the Christmas buying season, Visa cards alone are used an average of 5,340 times every minute in the United States
- For the Christmas/Hanukkah season, more than 1.76 billion candy canes will be made.
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