The artificial tree has come a long way since its humble beginnings as an alternative to the once noble live fir. the choices seem endless within this category. Some of the choices include aluminum, fiber optic, prelit, small and mini, that can fit on the counter or in a nook. the colors are just as ...

Artificial Christmas trees are more popular than ever, and it's easy to see why. Real Christmas trees are lovely, but many people would rather not water them or clean up the needles they drop. others feel guilty over killing a live tree each year, when an artificial tree can be used again and again. Today's ...

When properly maintained, it's possible to display a live Christmas tree from late November through New Year's Day. to do this, however, requires vigilant attention and care by you, the homeowner. the following are some basic tips that will help you care for your live Christmas tree and make it last as long as possible ...

The wind is getting chilly, the trees have shed their last leaves, and the first snowflakes are beginning to fall. Must be time to start thinking about all those scavenger hunt ideas you have for Christmas.Christmas is one of the few occasions when families are reunited for gift-giving and dinner. Christians celebrate the birth of ...

The festivities have begun, shops are laden with colourful decorations and gifts are in abundance. what would Christmas be without Santa and his helpers being ever present in the malls, with children flocking around to put in their Christmas wish lists or to catch a glimpse of Santa.Your shopping is all but over and now ...

Whether you're religious or not, getting ready for Christmas is still one of the most elaborate and difficult tasks of the year. There's the Christmas tree, the nativity scene, indoor and outdoor Christmas lights, antique ornaments passed down in your family, and, of course, Christmas gifts. you also have to deal with all the preparation ...

The holiday season is right around the corner and you want to plan your annual holiday bash but money's tight and your budget slim. What gives? Here are five truly frugal but totally fabulous tips to throw your best holiday party yet!B.Y.O...W? Any party host knows that the biggest bill of the night usually ...

Many small businesses display Christmas trees in their offices or storefronts during the holiday season. For retail businesses, it's a good way to get customers in the holiday shopping mood. For offices, it adds a touch of festive Christmas spirit for the office personnel. in any case, if you own or work in a business ...

The original Santa Claus, St. Nicholas was born in an ancient Southern Turkish town of Lycia in the early fourth century. His generosity was legendary and he was particularly fond of Children. this is known primarily through Roman accounts of his patronage of youths, which eventually led to his becoming the patron saint of Children.He ...

A lot of old traditions in France are connected with the holiday season. on the eve of Christmas, having a puppet show is quite popular and afterward at midnight, folks go to the church in order to hear the traditional Christmas Mass. following the mass, they gather for a late dinner on Christmas Eve, termed ...