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Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category

December 1st, 2007

Holiday Specials: Listings for Sat., Dec. 1

Trying to catch “The Grinch” on TV? Love a good Hallmark holiday movie? Here are the listings for holiday specials airing this evening, Saturday, December 1. Hopefully you can find your favorites on tonight.
7pm

“The Road to Christmas” - A woman hitchhikes to reach her wedding on Christmas Eve, on Lifetime.
“Meet the Santas” - With Crystal […]

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December 1st, 2007

Feeling Crabby? Sniff Cinnamon

Are the stress and chaos of the holidays already setting you on the verge of a melt-down reminiscent of a two-year-old’s? Then sniff some cinnamon.
According to a recent study, cinnamon has been shown to decrease feelings of frustration. So next time you have a hankering for cinnamon rolls or you’re dying to splurge on […]

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December 1st, 2007

Tradition of the Candy Cane

Think a candy cane is just a yummy garnish in your hot cocoa (well, it does serve that purpose well, doesn’t it?) Here’s a little trivia that might get you thinking otherwise:

The candy cane begins with a stick of white candy, which symbolizes the purity of the Christmas season.
The red stripes are for the blood […]

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December 1st, 2007

Stationery Kits Make Your Holiday Letters Memorable

Aside from photos, which of your holiday mailings do you tend to keep a little longer than the others, taking a moment to reread and wholly digest? The hand-written letter, of course.
While I could go on for days about how our electronic world has made letter-writing seem almost like a fossil of an idea, I […]

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December 1st, 2007

Josh Groban’s ‘Noel’ Tops Billboard Charts

What a Happy Holiday for hunky songster, Josh Groban. His holiday album, Noel, topped the Billboard charts this week, the first Christmas album to reach this milestone since Kenny G’s album, Miracles, paved the way in 1994.
Groban’s Noel had already spent a comfy seven weeks on the chart, but shot to Number One after he […]

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December 1st, 2007

Pick a Tree, Any Tree: Top 7 Live Choices

You’ve made the choice to have a live tree this year - great! There’s just something about a live Christmas tree that rounds the entire holiday season out. But choosing one can be a bit difficult. Here’s a handy-dandy list to help you find your way through a tree farm like a pro.

Balsam Fir - […]

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December 1st, 2007

Say ‘Cheers’ to a Holiday Berry Martini

Looking for something refreshing to serve the guests at your holiday party? Try this yummy Holiday Berry Martini. An added benefit? Cherries help promote restful sleep - which is something your guests will definitely need after whooping it up at your amazing party!
Holiday Berry Martini

Fill cocktail shaker with ice
Add 2/3 cup vodka
Add 1/3 cup tart […]

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December 1st, 2007

How to Pick a Christmas Tree

Are you confused about which kind of Christmas tree to buy? How to make your tree last the longest? This video from “Growing Wisdom.com” takes some of the mystery out of picking out your Christmas tree. Take a look:

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