Christmas Crafts, Party Ideas, History, and Recipes

The Christmas holiday is a special, magical time of year. I've searched out some wonderful images that perfectly conjure up that warm, cosy feeling of anticipation and celebration...

People say "Happy Holidays" and the word "Xmas" are anti-religious. Wrong! Here's the real story behind those words.

These excerpts from Christmas lyrics by Caribbean singer/songwriters are from the secular part of their celebration. The common theme is contentment with and pride in what is distinctly Caribbean.

Here are seven printable designs you can use to make your own reindeer pop-up card. It's a good family craft project with covers children can color, and also includes a link to a printable pop-up reindeer for older children or adults to cut and assemble.

You don't have to spend a lot of money to get your home ready for Christmas. I've collected a few tasteful and inexpensive holiday decoration ideas to help you get inspired.

The No-Gift Christmas is an effort to teach my children value in all of the wonders and opportunities that life gives them in relationships, nature, the seasons, activity, helping others, and the sheer power of their imagination.

Every Christmas season for 48 years, a coconut was anonymously delivered to the home of Ed Clinch. The prank eventually received international attention. Here is a look at the rest of the story.

If Santa photos are a holiday tradition, then why are some tiny tots so terrified of the jolly old man in red? Learn the answer and see lots of funny photos of kids who can't get away fast enough.

In the age of social media and e-cards, Christmas cards are no longer sent through the mail as frequently as they were exchanged years ago. There are reasons some people have stopped mailing them. There are also reasons some people still continue the tradition of mailing Christmas cards.

Do you know all of the reindeer names? How about the 10th reindeer name? Join me on this fun adventure to learn all the names and to get an inside peek on all the reindeers' personalities.

The True Meaning of Christmas - some of the meanings and traditions from a secular family that loves the magic and wonder of Christmas.

Miniature baskets look delightful on a small Christmas tree. Here's how to get the most out of this theme.

Get ideas to streamline storing away all the Christmas decorations. Take good care of all your special items.

Most people don’t want to be alone for the holidays. Here are some thoughtful ways you can reach out to people you know or suspect will spend the holidays alone.

Jesus is the reason for the Christmas season. Here is a simple plan to build your own manger to display in your yard. It fold down and stores flat.

It is normal to see Christmas trees, ornaments and lights around Christmastime. However, there are other products that are sold only during the Christmas holiday. Can you think of any items that are in stores or advertised on television just in time for Christmas?