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1). 'Tis The Season For Volume  By : Salim Jordan
Do you know how many turkeys are eaten during the holiday season? Below are a few interesting facts regarding the volume of turkeys eaten, cards sent, and much more. Christmas Cards Do you enjoy receiving cards in the mail? How many do you think you get each season? There are roughly 1.9 billion Christmas cards sent in the United...

2). 10 Facts You Might Not Know About St. Patrick's Day  By : Niall Cinneide
The tradition of St. Patrick’s Day began hundreds of years ago when a boy in Roman England was captured and taken to Ireland as a captive where he found God. It is said that St. Patrick could hear from the angels, and that he had raised people from the dead. He was a very active missionary throughout Ireland for 30 years, and that is why he is call...

3). 10 Great Gift Ideas For Father's Day  By : Cynthia Marcano
Ok, so Father’s Day is approaching and you’d rather go to the dentist than buy another tie. Save the appointment for wisdom teeth trouble and make shopping a little easier. Here are 10 gift ideas for Father’s day that are sure to bring a SINCERE smile to his face. 10. Father of the Year Plaque – Show your appreciation for that special...

4). 10 No Cost Valentine's Day Gifts  By : Adriana Copaceanu
Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those we love, and money should not stay in the way of it. Here are some Valentine's Day gift ideas that won’t cost any money. 1. Surprise your partner with a new set of vows, complete with a lovely candlelight dinner. Take care of all the details before the actual da...

5). 10 Ways To Find The Best Price On Hotels  By : paul wilson1
Planning a trip has become increasing difficult as there are so many options to choose from. After finding a hotel that suits all your needs you need to ascertain whether you are getting a good rate. When you ask a travel agent or refer to a brochure for rates what you get is the generally quoted rate for room. But if you are wise you can get a bet...

6). 3 Romantic Ways to Propose on Valentine’s Day  By : Sara Fox
Many men use Valentine’s Day as the day to propose to their loved one. After all, it is the most romantic day of the year and it is a day you will always remember as the special day that you decided to become one. So, what are some romantic ways to propose? Here is a list of three ways to propose on Valentine’s Day that will definitely thrill your ...

7). 4 Fun and Easy To Make Homemade Christmas Decorations  By : John Morris
Homemade Christmas decorations are some of the most unique. They are also a lot of fun because you can enjoy them with your family...

8). 5 Fabulous Valentine Gift Ideas For Her  By : Adriana Copaceanu
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and you have no idea how to show your love for your special girl. Don’t worry: here are several ideas you can use now, and be a hero. 1. Roses! I know what you are thinking: boring, thoughtless, not good enough, etc. Well, here is a way to make giving roses very special: buy her a dozen roses and place a pea...

9). 5 Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas For Him  By : John Morris
It’s holiday time again and what should you get for him? He has everything, so what else could there possibly be? Don’t give up yet because there are plenty of unique ideas...

10). 6 Christmas Shopping Tips You Must Know  By : John Morris
There are a variety of opportunities for holiday shoppers, including stores, catalogs and the internet. Below are 6 Christmas Shopping tips...

11). 6 Family Christmas Vacation Tips You Must Know  By : John Morris
A family Christmas vacation can be a wonderful experience. It can fill you with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Christmas is a magical time to be surrounded by loved ones, friends and the spirit of the holidays. It’s also one of the busiest traveling times of the year. But, not to worry...

12). 6 Great Online Christmas Shopping Tips  By : Rosie Fletcher
Christmas shopping is no longer confined to the local mall or an annual catalog that happens to find it‘s way into your mailbox. Thanks to advanced technology, there is literally a whole world of shopping at your fingertips. The internet has revolutionized the way people shop and, besides, what better way to do your Christmas shopping than from the...

13). 6 Perfect Christmas Gift Ideas For Her  By : John Morris
How can you shop for a woman who already owns everything she wants? It’s not as difficult...

14). 9 Affordable Luxury Gifts  By : Sharon Owens
It's possible to treat everyone on your list to a luxury gift without spending a fortune. You just have to know where to find great deals on luxury gifts and how to fit luxury gifts into your budget. If you can’t afford to give an entire designer ensemble, opt for a less expensive accessory. Instead of a mink coat, try mink fur-trimmed gloves. A tr...

15). A Christmas History Lesson  By : Catherine Spelling
The Twelve Days of Christmas is one of the most famous Christmas carols ever written. It has been sung for a great many years, and is known the world over. To most it is a delightful hymn, but it was originally created with a very serious intent. In England between the years of 1558 and 1829, it was illegal to practice Catholicism in public or priv...

16). A Christmas Story – The First Christmas Lights  By : Catherine Spelling
One would think that Christmas lights have been around for as long as Christmas itself. Can any of you imagine Christmas without lights? How would the children find their way in the dark, so early on Christmas morning without them? The history of Christmas lights is intricately tied to the dawn of the modern era, when houses began to be supplied wi...

17). A Guide to Thank You Notes  By : Angela Oliver
When planning any type of event or celebration, a thank you note is an element that is just as important as the invitation. There are lots of traditions surrounding the writing and sending of thank you notes. It is important to become familiarized with these traditions to help write the perfect thank you note. When should you send tha...

18). A Guys Holiday Gift Guide for Women  By : Eddie JL Emmanuel
Use this online Gift Guide for women to help you avoid scrambling through the mall buying presents the day before they’re unwrapped. Of course, it helps to know what that special woman in your life wants, or has hinted at wanting for the holidays, so you don’t have to walk around aimlessly as another zombie in the fellowship cult of holiday mall sh...

19). A History Of Valentine's Day  By : Mansi gupta
The shortest month of February perhaps brings the greatest moments of joy and celebration for every couple across the globe. This is because of the fêted occasion of Valentines Day that falls on the 14th of this month. Valentines Day or the day of saint valentines is the day of love and affection. Love is in the air on this day when lovers verbaliz...

20). A Lesson on Halloween  By : Kevin
Halloween never has been my favorite holiday. As a kid, growing up on the farm, trick-or-treating meant getting in and out of the car (often on very cold nights) and wearing coats over our costumes. I certainly liked the candy, but it never made much sense to me. As a father, I must admit I have warmed to the holiday, but I still have ...

21). A Note From Saint Valentine - A First Person Tale Of This Wonderful Day  By : Eric V. Allen
Let me introduce myself. My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn't like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn't the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings. Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected men to volunteer to j...

22). A Quick Guide to Mothers Day Flowers  By : Mansi gupta
Mothers Day comes but once a year so it's something many of us want to make sure we get right. Finally you have decided on flowers, so what do you do now? Do you pop to your local gas station and grab the first bunch you see, no, you take your time, look around and see what the option are. The best option, if you have the time and your mother lives...

23). A Short History Of St. Patrick and His Irish Holiday  By : Niall Cinneide
The history of St. Patrick’s Day, which started out as a Holy Day for the Irish Catholics in the 10th or 11th century, goes all the way back to the late 3rd century when a small boy was born in Roman England by the name of Maewyn. Maewyn and his family lived in a small town where his father was a soldier in the army, and a member of t...

24). A Valentine’s Day Guaranteed to go off like a Frog in a Sock  By : Michaela Scherr
Valentine’s Day! What a great day for romantics at heart! Any excuse to celebrate a day of l’amour is in my opinion, a good excuse and on the 14th February cards, flowers and the whole love thing will be celebrated for many with romance and style. The history of this day has origins in both Christian and Ancient Roman tradition. As a m...

25). Activities for Kids in the Caribbean  By : James Penn
The Caribbean is a good place for family vacations thanks to the numerous beaches, ancient ruins, and natural attractions. Thanks to the Caribbean kids activities available throughout the islands it is one of the best places to visit with your family.

26). Adult Bunny Costume! Find Your Bunny Costume With An Adult Twist  By : William L.
Winter of 2006 is becoming a distant memory, and with spring virtually around the corner, many adult men and women are in the hunt for an adult bunny costume for their next costume party and private event! Like Halloween and Independence Day, Easter is another time of year adults take advantage of dressing up in their favorite costumes...

27). Alone for the Holidays?  By : Margaret Paul, Ph. D.
Being alone is a challenge for many people. This challenge may loom especially large during the holidays if you are single or newly divorced and without family around you. Holidays are a time to share love, and many people end up feeling depressed when they do not have people around with whom to share love. If you are in this situation, what can yo...

28). An Inspirational Poem for Mother's Day  By : Nicola Kennedy
If you are looking for an inspirational poem that shows an understanding of what a mom has to deal with, this is the one. Every mom, young or old, knows this by heart and can only hope that her children will understand when they grow up. "You don't love me!" How many times have your kids laid that one on you? And how many times have y...

29). Ancient Celebrations Of The Christmas Holiday  By : Dominic Ferrara
Christmas may very well be the oldest holiday that is shared across the many cultures of the world; it is traditionally celebrated during the winter season (or even the warm summer season if you count Australia, where Christmas is celebrated as an official holiday). Before Christmas was celebrated, people were finding time to celebrat...

30). April Fool's Day Activities  By : Freda J. Glatt, MS
April Fool's Day is quite an appropriate way to begin National Humor Month. Here is some background information plus a few activities for you to enjoy. Did you know that April Fool's Day began in France in 1564? Before then, the new year was celebrated on April 1! As some Europeans continued celebrating the new year on that day, they w...

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