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Bernadette Dimitrov - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Bernadette Dimitrov, The HoHoHo Expert and aka Mrs Claus is an Australian author, speaker and host of ‘Conversations with Mrs Claus’ podcast show heard in more than 90 countries and featured on Yaktivate.com’s global media network on their TheFamilyYak.com channel. It’s an inspirational show with experts sharing tips, tools and insights to live a happier and more joyous life. Mrs Claus also answers questions about Christmas that come in from children and adults each ... [More]
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- Christmas - Unique Traditions in Bavaria, Belgium, Bulgaria and Brazil!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas is celebrated with unique and unusual traditions, foods and customs in many countries. Here are some fascinating insights and traditions shared from Bavaria, Belgium, Bulgaria and Brazil.
- Christmas - Top 7 Funny Christmas Quotes For Family Fun, Laughter & Jolliness!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Sharing funny Christmas quotes gives a family an opportunity to laugh together and feel a sense of joy, jolliness and closeness. As an added bonus families will reap health benefits in the process. Laughter helps to project your nervous system, reduce stress, boost your immune system, gives your internal organs a good work-out and is the closest distance between people. What a great gift to give to yourself and your family as Christmas. So introduce a few laughs by sharing these top seven funny Christmas quotes with your family for extra fun, laughter and holiday jolliness and health this Christmas festive season.
- Christmas - Unique Celebrations & Traditions in Alaska, Africa & Australia!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas is a celebrated event in many countries world-wide. Here are three countries, Alaska, Africa and Australia all located in vastly different regions of the world and each has their own unique traditions and celebrations. Here are some of their fascinating traditions and celebrations.
- Christmas - 8 Unusual Christmas Church Services and Traditions From Around the World!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] During the Christmas holiday season many families will attend Christmas church services around the world. There are some very famous, unique and unusual traditions and services that are held each year. Here are eight interesting traditions from around the world!
- Christmas Traditions - Fascinating Christmas Church and Mass Insights, History & Traditions!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] There are many religious people who like to practice a more faith based experience of Christmas which includes attending mass. Here are some interesting insights and history as to when the celebration and mass of Christ was introduced as well as how it is celebrated today including the three unique masses held on December 25th each year which most people are not aware of.
- Christmas Specialty Brews - 5 Great Christmas Beer Recommendations!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] There are many unique and special Christmas beers on offer each year that would make a pleasant surprise as a gift. They also make an interesting and topical conversation addition to festive celebrations. Brewers all around the world make special Christmas labels and beers that are considered by many to be the most sort after and best beers of the year! Many of the top Christmas beers are on display at the number one Christmas beer festival in the world held in Essen, Belgium each year in December. A great place to visit for the true beer connoisseur. Here are five great companies that offer unique specialty Christmas beers!
- Christmas - Fun Insights & Facts About the 12 Days of Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The twelve days of Christmas is also known as Christmastide and refers to the twelve festive days after Christmas that climax on the 6th January. Celebrated since medieval times, the idea of 12 days as a length for the celebrations has a few different interpretations. The twelve days and nights are celebrated in widely varying ways in different countries around the world. Pagan traditions were combined with religious roots for this festival. In this article you will discover some fun facts, insights and traditions about this holiday.
- Christmas - Twas the Night Before Christmas Poem Author Controversy!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] There has been recent controversy over the authorship of most famous Christmas poem ever written "Twas the Night Before Christmas" originally claimed to be by Clement C Moore and published in 1823. Evidence from researchers now concludes this is not the case. It is also accepted amongst the Santa Claus community that Moore did not write this poem.
- Christmas - Discover a Universal Experience of Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Go deeper this Christmas with a universal experience of the Christmas celebration; a soul experience. It does not matter whether you believe in the Christmas story or not, whether you are of a religious faith or not, this story stirs a deep reawakening within us all. A reawakening to our deepest nature that we yearn for. It connects us to the transformative, magical and mystical powers of nature and mother earth.
- Christmas - How to Go Green This Christmas - Top 7 Eco Friendly Christmas Tips!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Going green is much easier than most people think plus is has enormous benefits for us personally as well as environmentally. Each one of us can make a difference this Christmas festive season if you commit to not contributing to un-earth-friendly acts such as excessive energy consumption and waste generation. Discover many ways to not only help save mother earth but also how to save, time, money, support local industry and bring family closer together through new sustainable traditions.
- Christmas History & Insights - Germany's Famous Christmas Cake 'Christollen'
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Come and discover some fascinating insights related to Germany's very own special Christmas loaf called Christollen. A loaf that dates back to 1400 to Dresden in Germany. Today it is a a bread-like fruitcake.
- Christmas - The History and Magic Of Advent Calendars!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Advent Calendars have a fascinating history that most people don't know. Plus they are a fun and magical family tradition for a family today no matter what your beliefs. Long ago Christmas was once marked off from December 1st with chalk on the doors of believers to count down the days to Christmas. Then in the 19th century came the birth of the Advent Calendar. Discover the history and the top internet sites of a popular and much loved tradition around the world.
- Christmas - More Fun, Wacky and Unusual Customs and Traditions!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] From the past to the present day there are many unusual and some might even call 'wacky' celebrations and traditions practiced around the world. Here we will take a look at some of the unusual practices that may bring you a warm festive smile and a hearty belly laugh!
- Christmas - Fun Trivia, Fun Traditions & Fun Celebrations to Amaze Family With This Season!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] There are many fun traditions and celebrations around the world at Christmas. Here are some of the most exciting and fun traditions, celebrations and trivia both old and new to share and amaze your family with this festive season.
- Christmas - Amazing History and Insights About the Most Celebrated Event in the World!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Have you ever wondered about the celebration of Christmas and the history and controversy surrounding the story of Christ? Want to know about some fascinating insights about how Christmas was originally celebrated? Well read on and discover some enlightening and little known Christmas facts.
- Christmas - 6 Top Tips to Illuminate Main Themes Of Christmas to Transform Your Life With Miracles!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas is a time to take the main themes of Christmas which is about light and rebirthing of your consciousness and put into place these top 6 tips which can create miracles and transform your life. So take the time out for an inner reflective Christmas and put into practice these tips and you will create an inner peace and happiness that will be your great gift to yourself and the world.
- Christmas - Amazing Fun Facts, Trivia and Insights From Around the World to Excite & Humor Family!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas has many exciting and fun traditions around the world. Here we take a look at some fun insights and celebrations that you could even put into practice with your family and friends this festive season to create more fun and festive cheer!
- Goal Setting - Building Transformational Muscle - Making Goals Enjoyable, Achievable & Successful!
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] Here is a powerful and transformational tip for goal setting. In this article you will discover a tool that top coaches use. It is a simple but super powerful tool to fuel your goals in seconds and start building your transformational muscle to make your goals enjoyable, achievable and successful! Without this tool you most probably are sabotaging your goals and wondering why each year they do not come to fruition!
- Christmas Day Joy - 5 Things to Avoid to Ensure a Magical Day With Joyous Memories!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Top 5 things to avoid Christmas day to ensure you arrive with the spirit of Christmas in your heart. Tips to contribute to you creating joyous and magical memories on this festive day. Tips that you can also utilize throughout the year to live a more joyous life!
- Christmas - Rituals For Transformation During the 12 Days of Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] It is now time to light up your Christmas spirit. A time to put some personal rituals into place to deeply connect you to the divine and renew your spirit during the 12 days of Christmas. Rituals are an important practice throughout human history and the benefits are many. Here we will explore a the ritual of a personal home altar.
- Christmas Eve - Humorous Santa Visits Around the Word!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humor] The popular mid-night magical Santa Claus visit on Christmas Eve now includes all sorts of humorous and politically correct antics. Families around the world love Santa Claus visits and many go to great length to ensure some fun and magical memories are enjoyed by all the family at mid-night. Discover some of the more humorous and creative ways people are enjoying Santa's mid-night visit!
- Christmas - Another Twist - Is It True, the Story of Christmas Has Been Around Longer Than 'Christ'?
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Here are some insights into "Christ" and "Christmas" that is really going to rock the foundation of this celebration as most people know it today. Read on and discover a best selling author and historian's findings which basically relate that the story of Christmas was around long before "Christ" himself!
- Christmas - Insights & Fun Trivia About the Most Famous Christmas Poem Ever!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Let me delight you with insights about the most famous Christmas poem ever "Twas the Night Before Christmas" By Clement C Moore 1823. It is not only magical but it transformed the world as we know it! Find out how and some great trivia you'll love to know!
- New Year Holiday Resolutions - How to Make Them Work - Mrs Claus Tips for Investing in Your Goals!
[Self-Improvement:Goal-Setting] We all want to manifest our goals set for the new year, yet four out of five people never do. So here are Mrs Claus top tips to keep investing in yourself to give your goals and resolutions the fuel they need to manifest them into life!
- Christmas - It's Outrageous - Santa Sacked in Australia for Saying Ho Ho Ho!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Have they lost their mind? Who could ever hold in disrepute Santa's famous and healthy "HoHoHo" hearty laughter? Well, someone has and it has been reported nation wide on Australian TV and in print media that a Queensland Department store Santa Claus has been sacked for saying "HoHoHo" and singing a Christmas song "Jingle Bells" to children! Do most Australian's agree with this emerging sentiment? Read on to find out!
- Christmas Alarm - Have Your Gifts Become Tools to Manipulate Your Love, Status & Worth?
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Over recent decades the real meaning of Christmas got lost for many people. The idea of gift giving and consumerism took over like a snowball gaining momentum down a mountain. Love and happiness at Christmas was widely advertised as something you could buy! Many are now buying expensive gifts or just too many gifts that are way out of their financial capability and even competing with gifts like our Roman ancestors! If you are lost or disillusioned with the shallowness of "show and tell" presents read on ...
- Christmas - The Legend of Santa Claus - Who is This Unusually Dressed Fellow!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] While Santa Claus is a highlight of Christmas, most people do not know the fascinating legend behind his popularity. In this article you will be introduced to the much loved Saint Nicholas and some of the highlights behind how he transformed into the Santa Claus that we know and love today!
- Christmas - Healing the Holiday Blues - 10 Top Tips for Turning the Blues Around!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Would you like to know some simple yet powerful strategies to deal with the holiday blues? Then read on for 10 top tips. As we know there is a flip side to the much advertised holiday joy, optimism, hope, generosity, peace on earth and good will to all. For some there is a dark side present known as the holiday blues. It can be filled with self criticism, loneliness, self doubt, stress, anxiety and pessimism. Read on and also find the links for a online self assessment tool for depression. There is help!
- Holidays - Discover Sacred December Celebrations Today - Christmas and Non-Christian!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] While Christmas is the most universally recognized holiday in the world with approximately 2.1 billion Christians in a total world population of 6.6 billion (making it the largest religion worldwide) there are many other cultures and religions holding sacred celebrations during December today. Here are some of the most celebrated festivals today!
- Christmas Elves - Their Secret History & True Purpose Revealed!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Elves have a fascinating history being associated with Germanic paganism to psychedelic experiences, story telling and of course to Christmas and Santa Claus. By the mid-1800's the elves true purpose was revealed by the Scandinavians. Read on to find out...
- Christmas & Angels - History & Meaning of An Angelic Secret Service!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Have you ever wondered what the Angel at the top of the Christmas tree represented? There is no doubt that Angels play an important role in Christmas celebrations. Angels are depicted as immortal, human like in appearance, transparent with wings who live in the heavens, come to us as the intermediaries of a higher power and are our link to the mystical heavens. Read on and find out some interesting insights and inspiration from the realms of Angels!
- Christmas Self Esteem - Giving the Gift of Self Worth, Self Confidence and Self Respect!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Give a gift that keeps on giving - self esteem. You want to foster healthy self esteem in yourself, your children, family and friends and some tips to get you started. There is no better time to start than at Christmas, the time for giving and the time to give the life enhancing gift of self esteem!
- Christmas Insights - Origin & Inspirational Meaning & Lesson from Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Rudolph came along more than 100 years after the flying reindeer made their debut. Originally a gimmick to attract people into the Montgomery Wards department stores during the great depression. It became a life long love for copywriter Robert L May who later received the rights for his story and went on to make Rudolph even more successful as it was translated in over 25 languages. Its message is inspirational and one you'll want to share with your family! Read on ...
- Christmas in Japan - A Unique & Different Celebration - A Day for Romantics!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas is not celebrated like it is in the west. Christmas is seen more as a commercial event particularly embraced and encouraged by merchants. In Japan Christmas is mainly about gift giving and romance! The major religion in Japan is Buddhism and Shinto with only 1 per cent of Japanese people being of a Christian faith or belief. Hence most Japanese people are unaware of Christmas religious roots and customs. Read on and find out about some unusual celebrations at Christmas unheard of in the west!
- Christmas – Introduce the Beloved European Family Tradition of Collecting 'Santons' at Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Introduce the much loved tradition of 'santon' collecting into your family this festive season. They are an opportunity to participate in a much beloved tradition that could soon become a tradition for your family. Collect, share folk tales, stories and have fun. Santons are big business for Christmas collectors in Europe!
- Christmas – Give You & Your Children this Amazing Free Gift that Stops Sabotage & Manifests Success!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] ‘The best things in life are free’ and I guarantee to prove this with one of the most transformational free gifts available to you and your children in this article. It literally has the power to support your dreams and wishes into reality. Yes and this free gift is scientifically proven! Set yourself and your children up for a happier, healthier and more fulfilled life with this awesome free gift today! Read on – you won’t believe it but you had it all along you just didn’t know how to use it!
- Christmas - Awesome Festive Damage Control With 'Alkaline' Water - A Transformational Health Gift!
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Christmas is a time of giving and there is no better gift than to give yourself and your family the awesome health gift of alkaline water. Water has amazing benefits when you know how to use it correctly and understand that not just any water is good water. Also you need to know about bottled water and how to avoid the plastic leaching toxins! Read on and even find out the best weight loss secret to avoid adding the pounds this festive season!
- Christmas – A New Twist for Santa! You'll Never Guess Where They Now Say He Came From
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] I guarantee after reading this you will never think of Santa's famous "Ho Ho Ho" greeting, glowing red nose, rosy cheeks and his famous sleigh ride the same again! Read on and find out how Santa is related to the ancient magical mushroom gatherers!
- Christmas – Santa Reveals a Magic Secret of Christmas – The Law of Attraction
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Throughout history there has been a secret that successful happy people have practiced to make their dreams and wishes come true yet the average person does not know it. Santa reveals this masterful secret that transforms lives! It is called ‘The Law of Attraction’. Read on and find out how to make your wishes come true!
- Christmas – Discover Little Known Secrets of Christmas Related to An Amazing Ancient World!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Magic mushroom consumption, flying reindeer and an evergreen tree that touches the largest star in the sky have associations in the pre-Christian ancient world which bare resemblances to some of our modern-day Christmas symbols. Read on and enjoy some fascinating insights into ancient history.
- Christmas - Famous Christmas Song With A Secret Double Meaning Revealed
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The 'Twelve Days of Christmas' is today a popular fun Christmas song that most really don't know its origin or its meaning. While many may consider it a children's nonsense song or a fun adult and children memory song, others know of it as a song with a double meaning. Read on and find out why back in the 16th century this song was a way to prevent one being imprisoned or even hanged!
- Christmas – Reviving the Outrageous Old-Time 12 Days of Christmas Fun!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The twelve days refers to the twelve festive days after Christmas. Celebrated since medieval times 12 days were filled with merry-making and continuous feasting. It was once a most welcomed break for the workers. Role reversals were played out and much more. There was fun to be had and it was rife! Today the 12 days of partying is only a faint memory for many if at all! Read on and enjoy the delights you can rekindle today!
- Christmas – How to Get Your Money Back on Track & Alleviate Money stresses!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] With these 6 great tips you can start to change your money consciousness today! Researchers tell us that tremendous personal, relationship and business stress can be related back to money stresses. We also know that Christmas can be a time where added money stresses can be a real problem for many families. However, with these 6 great money tips put into practice you can start to alleviate money stress and move towards a healthier and happier financial position and a happier life generally!
- Christmas: Discover 3 Inexpensive Ways for Family Festive Fun & Create Cherished New Traditions
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] In our busy world we need to find new ways that can create cherished, fun and memorable interactions as families. Here are some economical low cost ways to create some family festive fun. Discover three fun tips for things to do as a family to get you all interacting together and creating warm and lasting memories of a fun and cherished Christmas.
- Christmas Secrets Revealed – Why Santa Ho Ho Ho’s and the Amazing Benefits for You!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] We all know that Santa is famous for his hearty ‘ho ho ho’ greeting and laughter. However most people have no idea why he does this. In this article a magic secret of Christmas is revealed. The healing benefits you will discover which are today scientifically proven are truly transformational. Read on and enjoy!
- Christmas - Make It Stress Free – Don't Risk It - The Personal Price You'll Pay is Too High!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Did you know that researchers now tell us that a positive outlook on life can reduce the impact of stress on your health? Here are some tips to help you to be more relaxed, less stressed and healthier both physically and in your relationships and thus be in a much more festive spirit this coming Christmas season!
- Christmas – Plum Pudding Fun Traditions!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas plum pudding is a favorite Christmas sweet for many countries. Here is a fun old tradition that you may wish to incorporate into your family traditions. It will add lots of fun memories and will be looked forward to each year. You won't believe what they use to add to plum pudding - chopped tongues! Read on-
- Christmas – Traditional Christmas Pudding - Once Made with Beer and Only on 'Stir-Up Sunday'!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Take a look into the fascinating history of the Christmas pudding. Most people have never heard of "Stir-Up Sunday" which once a very much looked forward to day full of tradition and fun for families as this was the day to prepare for the Christmas pudding. Read on, you won't believe what they once use to put into the pudding-
- Christmas – Giving is a Secret Key to Happiness!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Is it true that giving produces joy which leads to happiness? Well from the readings of many wise men and some research studies it appears so! See if you have the traits of happiness and take a look at few good suggestions on how to easily ncorporate giving into your daily life to create more joy and happiness for you and others!
- Christmas – What is One Thing That Can Destroy Your Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Who doesn't want a happy and joyous Christmas day? However when we bring our 'baggage' or unresolved issues, especially unforgiveness, we risk ruining the mood and atmosphere for all. Here is a couple of ritual suggestions to help release the bagage and set yourself free!
- Christmas -- How To Create A Fun & Cherished Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Who doesn't want warm and cherished family Christmas memories? Rituals add the festive touch creating magic, fun and a renewed sense of family closeness. So take a look at a couple of Christmas rituals that you can incorporate into this festive season to ensure a truly joyous and happy time for all!
- Christmas - You'll Never Guess What's The Number One Gift?
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] The greatest Christmas gift is you! Yes, you are the gift. Giving is the act of generosity. It nourishes love in our relationships and builds the human spirit. Learn to give more of yourself. This is how we reinforce the presence of love in our lives. Here you will learn a fun way to give the gift of you and a power way to give the gift of you to your children - it's truly transformational!
- Christmas - Fun Family Wish Creation Ritual!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Creating Christmas rituals for your family will enhance the festive mood, create warm loving memories and will be a special time that the whole family will look forward to each year. So let me share with you a great little ritual your family will love.
- Christmas - Powerful Secret Wish Tool!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Who doesn’t want their Christmas wishes to come true! While there is not a 'no' to be heard on the planet, most people have no idea how to make their Christmas wishes come true. So let me share with you a powerful secret Christmas wish tool that has been practiced for centuries. While its practice has had varying styles and forms its essence is the same. I will share with you the modern yet powerful "Santa Wish Box" version. Practice it daily then fasten your seat belt because you are in for a great ride as you watch your wishes come true!
- Christmas – Decoration Essentials – What You Must Have!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] How drab would our homes be without Christmas decorations? They are an important part of getting into the Christmas festive spirit and feeling of magic, fun and joy. Here are some essential yet inexpensive items that you need to ensure the Christmas spirit is evident in your home this coming festive season!
- Christmas – 3 Fun and Whacky Christmas Superstitions Revealed
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Enjoy these Christmas fun and whacky superstitions that have been handed down through generations. Some of these Christmas superstitions are nothing less than hilarious and have created much family amusement and fun as part of their Christmas celebrations. Here are a three classic Christmas superstitions for you to enjoy
- Christmas – Snap Dragon – A Fun Old Time Family Christmas Game
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas games are a wonderful way for family to get together and enjoy some quality time while creating warm and cherished memories for a life-time! Here is a very old Christmas fun family game that created lots of merry-making during Christmas in olden times. Why not revive it in your Christmas festivities this coming festive season?
- Christmas - 7 Classic Christmas Jokes Guaranteed to Get a Laugh!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] It’s time to prepare for some fun by gathering your Christmas jokes to share at the family Christmas feast. Christmas jokes are a good ice breaker especially if the air is a little tense! It’s a great way to unite people. Give them to the kids and get them to tell a few jokes. It’s a great way to have them feeling special and interacting with the adults too. Everyone enjoys a good laugh. Will you share a good laugh this festive season? Here are 7 all-time favorite classic Christmas jokes to help you with your preparations to ensure some festive fun. Plus learn about the benefits of laughter and why you will want to ensure some ‘laughter’ at your family Christmas feast!
- Christmas - Recapture Quality Family Time with Inspirational Christmas Stories!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Want to know how to recapture the magic of Christmas and create fun and cherished memories with your family? While time is limited in today's busy life, the solution for quality fun time is very simple. The magic of reading and the wonder of Christmas combine together in inspirational Christmas stories where children and adults can share an exciting memorable time recapturing the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas but with a modern twist. Read on and find out the many benefits that await you!
- Christmas - 7 Benefits Reveal Why Giving is Good For You!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas is time where one of the major focuses is on the act of giving. Giving nourishes love in our relationships and builds the human spirit. We give in many ways: materially, emotionally and physically. It is the glue that holds people together and is a way to renew our love for one another, create lasting cherished memories, deepen relationships and create psychological health and happiness for ourselves! Read on and discover 7 great benefits of giving!
- Christmas Games – Keeping Children Entertained On and Off the Net!
[Home-and-Family:Entertaining] Create great memories with Christmas games. There is a huge variety of free Christmas games available on the net, It is a wonderful way for children to have fun and develop new skills at the same time such as analytical skills and computer skills. When games are extended to include family or friends it increases quality time shared and builds relationships. Also researchers confirm that playful activities benefits children in a number of ways including: helps develop problem-solving capacity, when engaged with a parent increases trust in the parent, allows them to express new emotions and builds self-confidence. Here are four top sites and what they have on offer!
- Christmas Ornaments – Secrets Revealed As You Discover A Fascinating History!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas ornaments may have had humble beginnings however they have made people into multi millionairs today! In the early 1800’s fruit (particularly apples) and nuts were the first Christmas ornaments used to decorate Christmas trees. Among German families (who popularized the Christmas tree) they made Christmas ornaments out of gingerbread and other hard home-made cookies baked in the shape of fruit, stars, bells, angels and hearts. In other countries such as America, their first lot of Christmas ornament additions were long strands of cranberries or popcorn to circle their trees! Today manufacturers make ornaments from legends such as the wonderful German legend about the famous 'Pickle Christmas Ornament' read on you're in for a delight!
- Christmas in July – Rekindling the Magic of a Traditional White Christmas
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] In recent times "Christmas in July" is popular as an unofficial holiday marked by celebrations which include parties and dinners featuring the traditional heavy hot meals associated with the cooler weather Christmas feasting in the northern hemisphere on December 25. It is also a time to revisit the virtues associated with Christmas: giving, forgiving, love and gratitude and revive and rekindle the spirit that belongs to Christmas!
- Christmas Cookies – Want a Great Activity for the Whole Family this Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] During the festive season a great way for families to share some quality and fun time is to make and bake Christmas cookies. Even very young children can participate and they especially love the job or stirring or adding ingredients. It’s quality time because you are doing something together as a family where you have to show patience, support and interact with each other in a positive and good spirited manner. It’s also an opportunity to show off your talents as a family as Christmas cookies make a great gift in a Christmas decorated jar for family and friends to enjoy! Here are some great recipes and resources to make and bake great Christmas cookies!
- Christmas Preparations – 5 Tips Ensure You Will Be Well Prepared in the Spirit of Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas can be one of the most stressful and hectic times if you don't have planning skills. Without Christmas preparations and tips to get you organized you can be left frazzled, miss important people and things to do and spend more time and money than you expected to get needs met. Here are 5 great tips to ensure you will be prepared, relaxed, in good spirits and even save some money!
- Christmas Tools - Visualization - A Secret Tool To Support The Best In You This Festive Season
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Who doesn't want to be at their best for this festive season? You need some tools to support you to bring out your best. Find out about the success tool "visualisation". You can literally reincarnate yourself and your life as many people have throughout history. Find out how to do it by following a few easy steps and start feeling happiness flow back into your life today and you will be flowing in the spirit of Christmas this festive season!
- Christmas Shopping – 7 Great Internet Christmas Gift Sites that Save Time & Money!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Tired of crowds, parking challenges, screaming children while trying to do your Christmas shopping and bargain hunt at the same time? The solution is easy, let your fingers do the walking this coming holiday and enjoy more time with your family and friends. The internet is the answer for today’s busy life-style. Shop on line and save time, money and crowds! Here are 7 of the best Christmas gift sites offering great gift solutions on the internet:
- Home-Made Christmas Gifts – 3 Top Tips for Gifts Everyone Will Love!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Most people are stuck for ideas for home-made Christmas gifts but not any longer! Here are 3 top tips for great home-made Christmas gifts to really wow the ones you love and leave lasting and cherisable memories. It shows you have taken time, care and effort. It really is the ultimate in gift giving – something made by you.
- Christmas Myth Buster - 4 Insights Smash the Myth that Retailers Ruined Christmas
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Retailers have actually done us a favor by reinforcing community celebration, fun and magic. Retailers made it possible for us as a community to find common ground and come together in celebration regardless of religion or faith.
- Christmas - A Call to Downplay Christmas - Has Political Correctness Gone Mad?
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Has political correctness gone to far when there are calls to down-play Christmas in countries around the world? Australian Prime Minister defends Christmas and its cultural history in Australia. In the now multicultural society political correctness for some people may be going too far as you will soon see. Fear and questioning of the most popular event in the country is now surfacing and creating a stir!
- Christmas Giving - 7 Amazing Tips for Adding a Personal Touch to Your Christmas!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] How would you like to add a personal touch that will guarantee the revival of the spirit of Christmas in your home? Here are some great ideas that will really wow the ones you love!
- Christmas Day - 10 Tips for Guaranteed Success at the Family Feast!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Do you know how to prepare for the festive day with family and friends to ensure a great success? Most people don't know the fundamental rules to ensure a great day. Here are 10 tips to guarantee success on the day!
- Christmas Symbols - 3 Amazing Insights About 3 Popular Christmas Symbols!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] How would you like to add extra meaning to things we do at Christmas? Revealled here are 3 popular symbols and their meanings that most people do not know! Most symbols have a beautiful history and fun legends attached to them. Introduce the meanings into your conversations with family and friends this festive season as you discover and explore the delights of the meanings of symbols.
- Christmas Rituals - 3 Top Tips to Enrich the Experience of Christmas for Children and Adults Togethe
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Everyone wants to create some magic memories at Christmas. You can too with family and friends. Introduce these three tips and you'll create lasting and loving memories.
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[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Everyone wants to feel special at Christmas. Here's a few last minute tips that will ensure you have a stress free and joyful Christmas.
- Christmas - Discover 3 Romantic Christmas Tips to Wow the One You Love!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] How to add a few new romantic festivities or rituals to your Christmas and really enrich the experience for the one you love. It's important to have special time together or do things that create loving warm feelings and great memories. Here's three tips guaranteed to make your special person feel extra special this Christmas.
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[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Holiday festivities don’t have to be a time to let your health and weight get out of hand. You can use a little planning and stay well in control by utilizing these great tips whilst enjoying the celebrations. Each festivity is also an opportunity for you to leave a lasting gift and make a great impression when you use this specific tool for success at Christmas!
- Christmas Secrets - 7 Tips to Revitalize the Real Spirit of Christmas this Season!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Revitalize yourself as you rediscover the real spirit of Christmas. It can magically transform your life!
By doing these tips you reconnect with yourself, family and friends with the opportunity to go create some good old days. Memories that warm the heart and rekindle the 'loving' spirit of Christmas!
- Christmas 'Love' Blockages - How To Overcome The Blues With Yourself & Everyone Else This Holiday!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Did you know that ‘unforgiveness’ is one of the single biggest Christmas ‘love’ blockages that causes all kinds of mayhem and unhappiness during the holiday season. Learn how to forgive and when you do, you set yourself free. You’ll feel happier, lighter and more joyous! ... revive the spirit of Christmas ...
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