Making Wishes Come True with Letters to Santa
Each year, millions of children across the globe write letters to Santa. For many young believers, these letters are a symbol of hope during the holidays. Unfortunately, a lot of these letters are never mailed. They are simply tucked away in a scrapbook, or even discarded altogether. For some, however, the magic of Christmas becomes a reality, and these letters are answered by volunteer Santas. Letters to Santa: Did You Know? The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been receiving...
Read MoreUnique Christmas Gifts for the Home Sweet Home
Special holiday memories can be enjoyed for years to come when you present your loved ones with unique Christmas gifts for the home. Whether you are buying items for that newly married couple, a growing family, or Grandma and Grandpa, gifts that bring a special touch to your loved one’s home are a fabulous idea. Choose off the wall décor or one of a kind Christmas decorations to create conversation pieces, sentimental items to touch the heart, or even innovative products to make your loved...
Read MoreChristmas Sweets Exchange Part 2
There are so much delicious options for Christmas treats, that here are more wonderful holiday cookies that are ideal for a Christmas Cookie Exchange. For those who don’t know a Christmas Cookie Exchange is a type of Christmas party where the guests bring batches of cookies to trade. It is a creative and fun time for any baker. The previous post Christmas Sweets Exchange featured holiday classics like sugar cookies, lebkuchens, and shortbread. This time around there are even more cookies...
Read MoreGreat Gadget Christmas Gifts for Guys
Choosing great Christmas gifts for guys who already seem to have everything their heart desires can be tricky. If trudging through the local sporting goods store has got you bummed, and the hardware store isn’t exactly your cup of tea, you might be contemplating broadening your shopping horizons for Christmas 2016. Before you fuel up the car and bundle up to prepare for a trip to shopping destinations of the unknown, however, STOP! We talked it over with the elves, we did a little searching,...
Read MoreChristmas Sweet Swaps
The holiday season is prime baking and candy making time. Avid and beginning bakers alike take this time of year as a chance to make delicious and festive Christmas treats. There is even a type of Christmas party called a “Cookie Exchange.” Traditionally this type of Christmas party is done with a small group of people who agree to bring a batch of cookies to swap with each other. Each guest brings cookies and comes home with a wide variety of Christmas treats for their own cookie...
Read MoreBuy Glimmering Christmas Gifts for Her on a Budget
Does the thought of searching for Christmas gifts for her this holiday season have you all Scrooged out? Have you racked your brain for the best gift ideas for the woman in your life, only to end up empty handed, frustrated and sporting a headache? Do you dread the thought of trapesing aimlessly through the crowded mall? Are you ready to dazzle her with a beautiful jewelry gift without draining your wallet? Never fear! Super Elf from ChristmasGifts.com is here to save the day. We’ve rounded...
Read MoreChristmas Games You Cannot Live Without in 2016
Christmas parties are a great time to see old friends and family. Everyone gathers round good food, good sweets, and good conversation. But even a well thought party has times when a little levity could come in handy. If you notice a lull in your party’s enthusiasm, here are some festive and fun Christmas games that can keep the party going. Christmas Bingo There are dozens of online downloadable Christmas Bingo cards for your own personal Bingo game. These cards have small Christmas...
Read MoreWine Bottle Christmas Trees
A popular image on Christmas themed social media right now is the wine bottle Christmas tree. These cool conversation pieces are nothing new, but the interest in bottle trees in general has sparked numerous articles, YouTube tutorials, and endless liked, pinned, and shared images. So, how do you make a wine bottle tree? Well, there are a few methods. The Stacked Version The most fragile and precarious method is to stack bottles. Some bottle tree builders like to build their tree around...
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child Brings Christmas Gifts to Kids
Operation Christmas Child, a program that is devoted to bringing a bit of Christmas cheer to children who are less fortunate, is touching the lives of people in more than 100 countries. Christmas gifts are something that many of us take for granted. Sadly, there are children all over the world who never receive presents for the holidays at all. This very special group of churches, businesses and individuals worldwide has joined forces to change that for as many kids as...
Read MoreHow To Choose the Perfect Christmas Tree
A Christmas tree brings a festive touch to your holiday home. They’re wonderful for bringing families together, boosting the excitement of the upcoming holiday, and inspiring creative Christmas gift ideas. As we begin the countdown to Christmas, it’s time to start thinking about putting up your own Christmas tree. Where do you begin? While there is actually a lot that goes into choosing the perfect tree for the holidays, it’s not as complicated as you might think. Just follow these...
Read MoreWireless Beanie Giveaway
We are having an amazing christmas giveaway. You can be the lucky winner to receive this Tooks Bluetooth Wireless Classic Beanie. The Tooks Classic headphone beanie is everything that you are looking for and more. The perfect gift for that active music lover in your life, this basic knit audio beanie is made from 100% bulk acrylic and offers an embroidered Tooks logo on the back for a stylish and comfortable fit you simply won’t find anywhere else. You can see the Tooks product info...
Read MoreSend the Perfect Gift Baskets this Christmas
Gift baskets are a great way to combine a variety of items and create one magnificent gift for your loved ones. They are a wonderful Christmas gift idea for friends who live far away, coworkers at the office, or just about anyone on your list. Unfortunately, the generic baskets you find at the local discount store downtown are usually less than desirable. They’re typically sparsely filled with ho-hum products. Even the department stores at the mall often carry baskets that are overpriced...
Read MorePersonalized Christmas Gifts Add a Special Touch
Giving personalized Christmas gifts is a wonderful way to let your loved ones know that you put a little extra time and thought into your shopping adventure. Even the most ordinary of gifts becomes extraordinary when a name, initials, or special sentiment is added. Many department stores and even discount stores carry items with common names, so if your loved one is named Bob or Ann finding a personalized present can be pretty easy. But gifts like those aren’t really that personal now, are...
Read MoreAmerican Christmas Vacation Destinations Worth Escaping To
Are you tired of spending Christmas vacation stuck at home? Does it seem like the four walls that surround you are sucking you in to yet another season filled with boring holiday rituals and ho-hum habits? Perhaps it’s time you escaped on an exciting Christmas adventure this year. There are lots of great destinations throughout the United States that can easily become your home away from home for the holidays, regardless of your budget. Unfortunately, reservations at many of these exciting...
Read MoreSpectacular Christmas Trees You Have to See
Christmas trees have been a symbol of the holiday season for many years. From tiny, tabletop versions that add a festive touch to the home or office to magnificent trees decorated for public display, we find these dazzling creations all over the world during Christmas. Some are all decked out in twinkling lights, elaborate ornaments and all that glitters, while others are trimmed in candy, pinecones and popcorn. Some of the most spectacular Christmas trees aren’t even trees at all! To help...
Read MoreScary Christmas Traditions Around the World
Most of us have Christmas traditions we share with our friends and families during the holiday season. While some customs are pretty normal, others might seem a bit bizarre to the average outsider. While you might think it’s wacky that Uncle Mike dresses up his truck like Rudolph every year, or a little weird that Aunt Betty wears the same ugly Christmas sweater for a week prior to the big day, those behaviors pale in comparison to some of the strange things we discovered throughout the rest...
Read MoreElf on the Shelf Hides Again
Chances are, you are probably pretty familiar with the whole Elf on the Shelf tradition that has basically taken over the nation in the last few years. This tiny trickster invades the shelves, cubby holes, nooks and crannies, and other peculiar places in holiday homes throughout the world, keeping a watchful eye on the day’s happenings for Santa during the holidays. As legend has it, he quietly observes the behavior of all the home’s residents, and then magically flies back to the North...
Read MorePlan a Stress Free Christmas Party in 2016
Will you be hosting a Christmas party in 2016? Are you having nightmares about scurrying around at the last minute, burning the appetizers, or ending up with a crowd full of people who can’t wait to leave? Whether you will be having an intimate get-together or a massive gathering, planning a holiday party can be extremely stressful. Fortunately, we have collected some wonderful tips from a variety of professional party planners, entertaining elves, and Mrs. Claus herself to help you breeze...
Read MoreHoliday Treats from Around the Globe
We will probably never be able to get enough of those traditional American holiday treats we know and love. With things like crispy Christmas sugar cookies, old fashioned apple pie, exquisite eggnog, and chocolate-dipped everything, how could we? It would be exciting, however, to break through our borders and let our taste buds journey through the wondrous flavor of Christmas goodies from around the globe. If you’re ready to let your tummy take flight and discover the international flavor of...
Read MoreTips for Surviving the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, the stress of Christmas shopping for our loved ones, attending all of those festive celebrations, creating beautiful holiday displays, perfect dinners and magnificent memories can be a bit overwhelming. When you combine all of that with trying to keep up with your normal, daily routine, your stress levels can soar. Sadly, many of us end up barely surviving the holidays each year. Don’t let the pressures of the holiday season get you down this Christmas. Enjoy...
Read MoreChristmas Traditions for Your Busy Life
Christmas is a wonderful time filled with gifts and festivities. For many of us, though, Christmas time is so much more. The Christmas traditions we observe create lasting memories as well as new beginnings. They bring excitement to the faces of the little children, and they warm the hearts of the older crowd. Unfortunately, the busy lifestyles we follow from day to day and developments in technology have made personal Christmas traditions a thing of the past for a lot of families. But it...
Read MoreChristmas Candy Makes the Season Sweet
There aren’t too many things more magnificent during the holidays than Christmas candy. From those chocolate dipped pretzels and gooey caramel bites to macaroons, truffles, and even the no-bakes, my mom used to make them all. Some of my favorite childhood memories are the days when she finally decided that I was old enough to help. I would climb up on a stool so I could reach everything, and she didn’t even care when I scraped the leftover chocolate from the bowl. These days, I have to be...
Read MoreIt’s Time to Get into the Spirit of Christmas
Before you know it Christmas will be here. While many of us plan to begin preparing for the holiday season early, sometimes we get so caught up in our everyday lives that the weeks before Christmas pass us right by. We’re left rushing to find last minute Christmas gifts, squeezing those holiday parties in between work and errands, and finalizing Christmas decorations before the big day. In fact, the holiday season can be so overwhelming that we might never really get into the Christmas...
Read MoreNeed Help Choosing the Perfect Christmas Gift for a Special Woman?
Christmas is almost here again, and the time has come to find the perfect Christmas gift for that special someone. It’s time to face the old perennial problem – what would your loved one truly appreciate? This is a magical time of year, but you can make it even more memorable by choosing a present that reveals your deepest sentiments. While it may be tempting to simply buy the first thing you see in the store or go with the same old tried-and-tested gift from prior years, choosing...
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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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