How is Christmas Celebrated Around the World?
It is Christmas Eve, and many of us have our trees put up and decorated, our stockings hung by the fireplace, our candy set out for our loved ones to enjoy. This is how Christmas looks in most homes in the United States these days. But have you ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated around the world? I have done a little research on this very subject, and you will never believe some of the traditions I discovered! If you have a few minutes, grab a mug of cocoa and check it...
Read More5 Most Popular Christmas Cookies
Christmas Cookies have been a holiday tradition for hundreds of years. In fact, modern day Christmas cookies can be traced back to recipes that were inspired by Medieval European biscuits which used modern ingredients like cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, nuts and dried fruit. In the 16th century, Christmas biscuits became popular in Europe. It wasn’t until the early 17th century that Christmas cookies were introduced to the United States by the Dutch, however. By the early 20th century, U.S....
Read MoreWhere Did Santa Claus Come From?
As Christmas day draws near, millions of children around the world wait with excitement for that jolly man in red we call Santa Claus to arrive bearing gifts. Where did this magical and generous man come from, anyway? Is he just some fictional character from a children’s book that made his way to fame? According to legend, the joyous, white-bearded man we all know and love has actually been around for hundreds of years. The story of Santa Claus is based on the tale of a magnificent monk named...
Read MoreWhat Christmas is About
Christmas day is just a few days away and I had a few things I had to pick up at the last minute. Since I haven’t had much time to shop this year, I decided to enlist the help of my favorite elf. It was the best time of my life! This elf knows how to get things done at the last minute, and she is excellent at keeping me in check when I go overboard, but most of all, she knows what Christmas is about. As we shopped, this elf reminded me that Christmas isn’t about what you receive, or even...
Read MoreChristmas Gifts for Dad in the Nick of Time
We have only got a couple of days left to shop for Christmas gifts for Dad this year, and the shelves at the local shopping center are starting to look a little bit bare. How are we ever going to find unique Christmas gifts for him in such short time? In a panic, I reached out to the specialist himself- dear ol’ Saint Nick – and told him of our dilemma. He simply laughed with a jolly ho ho ho and pointed me in the right direction- to Mrs. Claus of course! Thankfully, Mrs. Claus and the...
Read MoreChristmas Decorations to Deck the Halls
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As I drive through the neighborhoods in my area my breath is taken away with the magnificent glow of Christmas decorations and twinkling lights. The improving economy is definitely apparent this holiday season! More homes than ever, it seems, have put wonderful holiday displays in their yard and garden area, front porches and eves of homes everywhere are lit up with dazzling lights and colorful bows and garland. It is enough to bring Christmas...
Read MoreTop Christmas Gifts for Mom
As you well know, we are on the countdown to Christmas. Many of us have still not had the chance to complete our holiday shopping for mom, and we are really cutting it close now. It is time we got serious about finding the top Christmas gifts for mom before it is too late. Don’t let the pressure of the big holiday get you down! You don’t have to settle for another year filled with generic gift cards and basic gift boxes from the local superstore. There are still a number of great gifts...
Read MoreGreat Gifts for Someone Who Has Everything
Well, the big day is sneaking up on me faster than I thought this year, and as Christmas draws nearer I am starting to realize how unprepared I really am. I still have quite a few gifts to shop for this holiday season, but thankfully most of them will be easy to find. What bothers me, however, is that I have a couple of people left to shop for on my list that are incredibly difficult to buy for. These two people are financially comfortable enough that when they see something they would like to...
Read MoreRockin Christmas Giveaway!
Come participate in our Rockin Christmas Giveaway! You can be the lucky winner to receive this Tooks Worldbeat Continental Audio Beanie by Tookshats.com. Tooks are cool, comfortable Beanies and Headbands featuring built-in removable headphones, the perfect audio accessory for sport enthusiasts and music lovers alike, combining sound with style. Tooks can be used for just about any activity where you listen to music, whether it’s jogging, biking, skiing, or just relaxing around the...
Read MoreWinner of the It’s Almost Christmas Giveaway!
We are pleased to announce the winner of the It’s almost Christmas Giveaway contest. A warm Thank you to everyone who participated. There were so many great choices picked for people’s favorite products and it was really hard to choose a winner. The winner we chose was Elizabeth Reese Hostetler and she won this Gourmet Cutting Board Gift Set by CaliforniaDelicious.com. This very special California Delicious wood cutting board gift comes with creamy Sonoma Jacks cheese, Three Cheese...
Read MoreThe Best Christmas Gifts for Kids Aren’t What You Think
As parents, we all look forward to finding the best Christmas gifts for kids each year. The thing is, many of us get so caught up in buying the newest gadgets, electronics, and video games that we lose sight of what Christmas is all about. When I first began having kids, I remember buying everything under the sun (within budget of course) just to fill up the tree and surprise the kids with a mountain of gifts. While I had good intentions, however, I soon realized that overloading my kids with...
Read MoreUnique Christmas Gifts for Her this Holiday Season
If you are still searching for unique Christmas gifts for her this holiday season, you’re not the only one. Studies show that thousands of American finish up their Christmas shopping the week before Christmas or later. Some people, in fact, actually do their holiday shopping on Christmas eve or even after the big day. As if it isn’t hard enough already to find unique Christmas gifts for her, finding something special at the last minute can be extremely difficult. Fortunately, our family at...
Read MoreWe’ve Got the Best Office Christmas Gift Ideas Right Here!
Well the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful. You don’t have to go out in the snow- we’ve got the best office Christmas gift ideas right here don’t you know! Okay, so my songwriting skills could use a little brushing up. My Christmas ideas skills are sharp as can be however. I tried to finish up my own Christmas shopping last night. I had a few little office Christmas gifts left to get, so I decided to head down to the local big box store. What a mistake! First of...
Read MoreInexpensive Christmas Gifts for Mom
It finally hit you- Christmas day is just around the corner and you haven’t finished up your Christmas shopping. Maybe you had one too many eggnogs at each of those holiday parties this season. Maybe you go so caught up in mastering the skill of creating edible Christmas cookies. Maybe the frigid temperatures and crowded stores were enough to make you stay inside and put off all of your holiday shopping. Whatever the reason, the big day just keeps drawing closer and it is time you got caught...
Read MoreThe Best Christmas Gifts for Teenagers Who Have Everything
If someone were to ask me which group of people on my shopping list were the most difficult to buy gifts for, I would have to say teenagers, hands down. Teenagers these days are not just super picky, but they seem to already have pretty much everything they need or want. And as if finding the best Christmas gifts for teenagers who are picky and already have everything isn’t already difficult enough, we are pretty late in the game this holiday season, and most of the gifts that were in big...
Read MoreFinding Christmas Gifts for Dad from Daughter without the Hassle
Are you still searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for Dad from daughter this holiday season? Are you tired of the hassle that goes along with dealing with congested traffic, slippery roads, icy sidewalks and crowded stores? Would you like to finish up your 2015 Christmas shopping experience in just a few simple steps while providing Dad with magnificent gifts that he is sure to love? Well then I’d say you have come to the right place. See, Mrs. Claus once had a wonderful dad as well,...
Read MoreCreative Christmas Gifts for Girlfriends without Dashing Through the Snow
Finding creative Christmas gifts for girlfriends doesn’t have to be so hard! Christmas is next Friday, and you know yourself that you have been putting off this daunting task for months now because the thought of it just makes you want to grab a soda and turn the game on TV. You don’t want to have to go out in the brisk wintry wind to search the crowded stores that are filed with generic gifts and empty shelves. We don’t blame you. We wouldn’t want to either. You can’t just get her...
Read MoreStaying Sane with the Best Unique Christmas Gifts
Well we’ve made it through Thanksgiving, Black Friday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday was in and out in a flash. Now it is time to relax and enjoy what is left of the holiday season, right? It’s a nice thought, anyway. If you are like millions of other Americans, however, the stress of upcoming holiday get-togethers, fighting the crowds of frantic shoppers as you search for the most unique Christmas gifts for family members and other loved ones, untangling miles of Christmas...
Read MoreTop 10 Christmas Gifts for Mom This Season
You are in a panic, and we understand. Christmas day is just around the corner, and you have been searching far and wide for the top 10 Christmas gifts for Mom for weeks now, to no avail. You have searched all of the racks at her favorite clothing stores, but everything in her size is gone. You stopped by the jewelry store down town, but you can’t get anything personalized in time for Christmas, and most of the truly impressive items they offer are either the wrong size or way out of your...
Read MoreCreative Christmas Gifts for Office Staff
Shopping for creative Christmas gifts for office staff this late in the season can make just about anyone panic. With just a few days left before the big day, and so much left to do for the holiday season, you probably don’t have a lot of time to spend driving all over town or dealing with traffic jams and snowy roads. In fact, by this time, you are probably so fed up with fighting the crowds at all your local stores and discovering empty shelves and generic style gifts that you might even be...
Read MoreSteal Her Heart with These Romantic Christmas Gifts for Her
There is no better time than Christmas to show her how much you care, and these romantic Christmas gifts for her are certain to touch her heart. Although most people believe that the most romantic gifts are those with a high price tag, our family at ChristmasGifts.com knows that it’s more about how touching a gift is than its cost. Sometimes, the most simple items have such a deep meaning that they become way more romantic than any high dollar gift on the market. This is great news for...
Read MoreUnique Christmas Gifts for Him this Holiday Season
Forget all about those everyday kinds of gifts you saw at the sporting goods store down the road, you’re not going to find what you are searching for there. If you are looking for unique Christmas gifts for him this holiday season, ChristmasGifts.com is the place to be! We’ve got a wide assortment of extraordinary merchants who offer exciting products you simply won’t find at your local stores. If you are fresh out of ideas for unique gifts, you’re in luck, because we have tons...
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Late to Find Personalized Christmas Gifts for Dad!
There are just a few shopping days left before Christmas, and many consumers are starting to feel that all too familiar holiday time crunch this season. I, like many of you, have been so busy that I haven’t had a chance to buy gifts for everyone on my list yet. I have to admit, I was a little bit let down when I realized just how close Christmas really is. I still have my dad to shop for, and I wanted to get him something truly personal. But where do you find personalized Christmas gifts for...
Read More2015 Christmas Gifts for Friends
When the weather outside is frightful, shopping for the best 2015 Christmas gifts for friends is not so delightful. According to national weather sources, these warmer temperatures that many of us have been experiencing are about to surrender to much colder, wintery weather beginning this evening. If you have all of your Christmas shopping finished for the 2015 season, you might not mind the chill in the air much at all. If you still have a few friends and other loved ones to shop for, however,...
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Keep Calm and Carry On with Christmas in July
It happens every year. In the weeks preceding Christmas, frantic shoppers fill the aisles of almost every store known to man. The frenzy of traffic that creeps along the highways and city streets is enough to make even the most festive person cringe. Long lines, empty shelves and high prices are around every turn. And even dedicated holiday fanatics find it hard to stay calm. Enter Christmas in July! Over the years, there has been a lot of attention given to Christmas creep. Merchants all...
Read MoreThese Perfect Gifts By Zodiac Sign Will Leave Them Starstruck
Do you have trouble deciding on Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones each year? What if the perfect gifts for everyone on your list were already written in the stars? If you’re ready to use your cosmic gift-giving talents to wow your friends, family members and coworkers with enlightening presents they really want to unwrap, this astrological gift-giving guide is sure to do the trick. Just make a list of everyone’s birthdays and we’ll help you get started. Aries (March...
Read MoreEarly Bird Christmas Gifts Are Sure To Put A Spring In Your Step
The first signs of spring are beginning to indicate that warmer weather is on its way- complete with sunshiny days and starry nights. While we’re pretty sure that Christmas gifts are not the first things topping your list this early in the season, we thought we would remind you that the big day is only nine short months away. And there are oodles of reasons why starting your gift finding adventure early this year will put a spring in your step now, and all year long. Hurry! Grab a nice...
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Late for Last Minute Christmas Gifts in 2016
Although Christmas is just a few days away, there is still time to order last minute Christmas gifts for your friends and family members this year. While we always have the best of intentions and plan to get our holiday shopping done early every year, something always tends to come up. Maybe you had to work extra hours at the office. Perhaps there are a few people that you simply had trouble finding unique gifts for. Or maybe you’ve already attended so many Christmas celebrations that the...
Read MoreCreate a Scavenger Hunt for Christmas Gifts This Year
People love scavenger hunts! It doesn’t matter what time of year you have one. A Christmas gifts scavenger hunt is a unique and creative way to engage your kids in deductive reasoning and heighten the anticipation of opening Christmas gifts. It can be a fun Christmas activity for all ages at your upcoming holiday party, or a great way to add excitement on Christmas morning. So, how do you create a scavenger hunt for your Christmas gifts this year? Step 1: Choose an Age-Appropriate Scavenger...
Read MoreMake Decorating Your Christmas Tree a Family Event
The tradition of putting up a Christmas tree is a memory many children cherish. There are many rituals and activities associated with decorating the Christmas tree. If you want to create a Family Christmas Tree Event, here are some suggestions. Get a Real Tree If your family doesn’t have a problem with allergies, then bring a real evergreen into your home this Christmas. Going out to get a Christmas tree is an exciting tradition for adults and kids alike. Nothing beats...
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