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The Origins of the Christmas Tree

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:27 pm
Many centuries before a Christmas tree was so named, people would honor trees and plants that stayed green all year. Those who lived during these times would bring in the boughs and the branches to de... Read more..
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Origins: The Twelve Days of Christmas

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:26 pm
Many people mistakenly think that the twelve days of Christmas are the twelve days leading up to Christmas, using them much the same way as one might use an 'advent' calendar. However, this is not the... Read more..
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Making Christmas Wreaths and Garlands

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:26 pm
Many people are now starting to make their own wreaths to mark Advent Sundays, for table decorations, to hang as a welcome on their front door, or to give as gifts. Those who partake in such activitie... Read more..
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Gifts Made from the Heart

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:24 pm
Some people are very wary of giving homemade gifts at Christmastime. They fear that others might consider them to be too frugal, or even miserly, for doing so. However, if properly considered, and mad... Read more..
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Gift-Giving on a Budget

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:24 pm
The holidays are looming once again, and money may be tight. This is often a cause for concern for many people, but it need not be so. There are many ways to take care of those on gift lists, and do s... Read more..
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The Art of Giving

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:23 pm
Christmas is a season when many people start to wonder what suitable gift they can give to a loved one, family member, or colleague. Some people seem to have a natural talent for finding just the righ... Read more..
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Christmas Decorating on a Budget

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:22 pm
At Christmas time most people want to mark the occasion in some way. Perhaps they have decided against a Christmas tree, but still seek to ring in the changes with some kind of homage to the season. M... Read more..
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Tis the Season to Give Presents

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:20 pm
There is no question that today Christmas is big business. Shops prepare for it ever earlier, with some stores being Christmas themed and selling their festive wares year round. Exchanging gifts seems... Read more..
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Festive Finger Foods

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:20 pm
The holidays are often a busy time of year. Many keen cooks just don't have the spare hours to spend in the kitchen whipping up tasty treats. With a bit of forethought and organization, the most inter... Read more..
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Cookies the Christmas Way

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:17 pm
Homemade cookies are a treat at any time of year, but at Christmas time it seems that more and more people turn to baking things for seasonal sweets. Old standards like chocolate chip or peanut butter... Read more..
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Sweet Treats for Christmas From Around The World

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:15 pm
It's no secret that the holidays are loaded with good foods and sweet treats. Easter eggs and Valentine's Day chocolates may come easily to mind, but Christmas has its own share of themed holiday cand... Read more..
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Easy Christmas Treats

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:15 pm
Christmas is a time of year when many people turn their thoughts to giving gifts and making treats for loved ones. Sometimes the two pursuits can be combined, for nearly everyone appreciates an edible... Read more..
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Delightful Christmas Wrapping

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:14 pm
As the holiday season approaches, people turn their thought to what gift might be suitable for a colleague, a neighbor, or someone special. Gifts can be purchased or made by hand, from the daintiest i... Read more..
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Remember Your Pets at Christmas too!

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:11 pm
Christmas is a time for kids of all ages. It seems that everyone buzzes with excitement at the idea of decorating the house, and giving or receiving presents. When remembering friends and loved ones, ... Read more..
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How To Throw a Christmas Party in 5 Simple Steps

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:10 pm
If you love to entertain then the Christmas season means guests and holiday parties. The key to throwing the perfect Christmas gathering is planning - but not too much planning. After all it is a part... Read more..
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Summer Holidays & Traditions Other Than Christmas

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:07 pm
Even though the name of this website is Christmas Warehouse, we understand that there are other traditional holidays that take place during the same time. A lot of the fine products at Christmas Wareh... Read more..
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5 Must-Haves From Santa's Workshop

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:06 pm
Christmastime holds a special magic for children. There is no other time in their lives when the figure of Santa Claus will hold such a special significance. In addition to all of the presents, there ... Read more..
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5 Essentials For Christmas Meals

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:05 pm
Other than the religious implications, eating as much as humanly possible is what Christmas is all about. There is more pressure to present a delicious feast during the holidays than any other time of... Read more..
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The World's Biggest Christmas Stocking

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:03 pm
The Guinness Record for the world's biggest Christmas stocking has been a competitive race between many countries. Usually these giant Christmas stockings are set by charity organizations on behalf of... Read more..
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Modern Innovations in Christmas Lights

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:02 pm
The tradition of decorating the tree with lights started right around the same time that the practice of putting up a Christmas tree did. Someone in 18th century Germany had the brilliant idea to deco... Read more..
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How to Make Your Own Christmas Wreath

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:02 pm
There are so many awesome ways to make a Christmas wreath.  Christmas wreaths are really easy to make. They are round and pretty too.  It is a simple matter to create wreaths which is one of... Read more..
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Best Selling Christmas Ornaments

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:02 pm
For some reason certain types of Christmas ornaments sell better than others. That is why at Christmas Warehouse we focus on many categories of ornaments and decorations. Every year, popular Christmas... Read more..
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Alternatives to Live Christmas Trees

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:01 pm
Those of us who do not have the time, money or opportunity to set up a live Christmas tree can still have enchanting glow of one. The only thing you really need to imitate the look of traditional Chri... Read more..
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Visiting Australia's Christmas Island

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 1:00 pm
On Christmas Day of 1643 the crew aboard the Royal Mary, a British East India Company vessel, was the first Europeans to lay eyes on what they named Christmas Island. The festively christened island i... Read more..
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The Joys of Living in the Southern Hemisphere at Christmas Time

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 12:59 pm
Christmas is a Christian holiday that is celebrated the world over by many peoples in many countries. The occasion marks the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. The holiday of Christmas is tradi... Read more..
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The Best Places to go for an Australian Christmas

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 12:59 pm
The country of Australia is still heavily influenced from their British colonial past. Australians do all of the usual Christmas activities that are practised around the Christian world. They deck the... Read more..
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Australian Christmas Plants

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 12:58 pm
To the original inhabitants of Britain the evergreen plants of mistletoe, holly and ivy held deep religious significance and a rich green hue that made it the perfect decoration for their winter holid... Read more..
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The Origins of Christmas in Australia

Wednesday, October 09, 2013. posted 12:56 pm
No matter what part of the world you live in, Christmas is usually a wonderful time of year. It is no different in the Southern Hemisphere, where Christmas time comes in the summer. The schools are al... Read more..

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