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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year!

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     The world celebrates the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!  On this holy day, the message of Love, Joy, Giving, and Peace is heard around the world!

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The magic of the season is universal

eat, drink and be merry with these Idea Lists

Activities

Activities

Activities

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Send Invitations

Tickets

Find Your Christmas Tree

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Caroling

Make Homemade Gifts

Photos With Santa

Make Handcrafted Ornaments/Cards

Christmas Movies/Tune Playlist

Wreath Making

Bake Cookies/Gingerbread House

Decorate House/Tree/Mailbox

Yankee Swap

Mail Christmas Cards

Mail Letters To Santa

Donate Toys

Elf On The Shelf

Read Christmas Stories

Gift Wrapping

Christmas Eve Services

Advent Calendar

Ugly Sweater Party

Dress Up in Christmas Costumes

Dog Sweater

Rent A Costume

Crayola Christmas Crafts

Decorate!

Activities

Activities

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Christmas Tree/Lights

Holly/Mistletoe

String Popcorn & Cranberries

Poinsettia

Wreath

Garland/Swags

Pinecones/Cinnamon Sticks

Candles

Mantle Decor

Nativity

Salt Dough Ornaments

Christmas Tree Ornaments

Stars

Christmas Village Scenes

Snowmen

Santa and Elves

Characters

Music Boxes

Stockings

Bells, Balloons

Artificial Wreaths/Topiaries/Centerpieces

Customized Banners

Matching Decorations & Favors

Gifts

Activities

Things To See

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Hand Crafted

Craft Fairs

Photo Gifts

Unique Shops

Flowers/Centerpieces

Wish Lists

Online and In-store items

Home Baked Goods

Gift Cards

Food/Drink Baskets

Themed Gift Baskets

Books

Garden Items

Luxury Bath & Skin Care 

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Teachers

Mail Carrier/Paper Carrier

Secret Santa

Pet Gifts

Crayola Kids

Things To See

Stocking Stuffers

Things To See

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Across the US, events are in every city in every state!  Take a trip during the month of December!  A few ideas include:

Rockefeller Plaza, NY, NY

Magnificent Mile, Chicago, IL

Zoo Lights, Denver, CO

Disney World, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas

Alaska, Art Sculptures And Aurora Borealis

Nutcracker Ballet

Santa Claus, IN

North Pole, AK

Yankee Candle Village, Deerfield, MA

Also look for local:

Christmas Pop-Up Shops

Local Craft Fairs

Light Displays

Tree Lightings

Classic Christmas Movies

Santa Claus

Food

Stocking Stuffers

Stocking Stuffers

Gingerbread cookies shaped like houses, people, trees, and snowflakes, frosted with thin white lines

Gingerbread House/ Men

Fruit Cake

Gelatin Molds

Home Baked Cookies

Homemade Candies

Christmas Pudding

Eggnog

Candy Canes

Peppermint Bark

Sweet Bread

Turkey and fixings

Yule Log Cake

Holiday Cocktails

Mulled Wine

Rum Balls

Spumoni Ice Cream

Chestnuts

Cranberry Nut Bread

Truffles

Stocking Stuffers

Stocking Stuffers

Stocking Stuffers

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Reading/Coloring Books

Jacks Game

Card Games

Art Supplies

Craft Kits

Play Dough

Travel Games

Puzzles

Glow In The Dark Sticks/Stickers

Makeup/Hair/Nail Products

Small Tools

Socks

Jewelry

Candy/Nuts

Harmonica

Mittens/Gloves/Scarves

Chocolate Coins/Candy Canes

Gift Cards

Flashlights

Thank You Notes

Crayons

Pieces of Nativity Set showing the Virgin Mary, baby Jesus, and sheep all on straw.

Merry Christmas!

Holidays Begin At Home

CHRISTMAS   Celebrations happen among families, friends, coworkers,  communities.  Traditions vary widely in celebration of this religious holiday.   While traditions are somewhat altered as generations move forward, many Traditions are deeply woven into the fabric of family life, and still enjoyed.  Bringing back childhood memories and creating new ones create that Christmas Magic!  The smell of baking Christmas cookies, the sound of favorite Christmas Carols,  the sight of homes decorated with red and green lights, the feel of prickly branches on the Christmas tree, and the way our taste buds crave our yearly treats, are all small bits of Christmas's Past, that we replay once a year in joyous celebration!  Gift giving has become the highlight of this day, as we recall the gifts from the three kings to the baby Jesus in honor of his birth. 


SYMBOLS OF CHRISTMAS

Colors Red and Green:  Red is symbolic of the Blood of Christ.  Green represents everlasting life.

Bells:  Used to proclaim the arrival of the baby Jesus.

Star:  Represents the Star that led to the baby Jesus on the eve of His birth.

Lights and Candles:  Reminders that Jesus Christ is the light of our world.

Christmas Tree:  An evergreen tree that symbolizes everlasting life.

Wreath:  Made round to represent that God has no beginning or ending.

Angels:  The announcers of Jesus' birth.

Tree Topper:  Points to Heaven, where Jesus lives today.

Christmas Ball Ornament:  Made round to represent the earth which God created.

Nativity:  Depicts the birthplace of Christ.

Stockings:  A reminder of the original Santa Claus,  who placed gifts in stockings drying  by the fire, for

          children he knew.  He was later made a saint, hence,  Saint Nicholas.

Candy Cane:  White represents purity, representing sinless Christ, born of a virgin.  Red represents the

          blood of Christ.  The shape of the candy cane forms the staff of the Good Shepard, Jesus, and turned 

          upside down, forms the letter "J" for Jesus.

Poinsettia:  A plant whose flower forms a star, and are red which represents the blood of Christ, or white

          which represents purity, and leaves of green representing life everlasting.

Holly:  Prickly leaves with red berries represents the crown of thorns Jesus wore.

Mistletoe:  Represents romance, fertility and vitality.

Tinsel:  From a tale of a poor family waking up to discover the sparkle of a spider's web that had been  

        spun overnight,  decorating their bare tree.  

Gifts:  Exchanged as a reflection of the gifts given to Jesus by the three Kings, and are a reminder that 

          our Lord and Savior is the greatest gift of all. 


Not everyone who celebrates on December 25th are followers of Christ.  While they continue with traditions as passed down through the generations, it is noted that non Christians reference the celebration as "Happy Holidays" rather than "Merry Christmas".  Also noted, that some pagan rituals were adapted to Christianity, and used today in celebration.  


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Stress Free Preparation

     Shop early!  OCTOBER is not too soon to start by making your list, adding ideas, and looking for deals!  Set your budget per person,  adjust according to your current financial situation and stick to it! Wrap as you buy and record gift on list.   Remember Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be  great deals, but items may sell out fast.

     Plan Ahead!  DECEMBER is likely to be a very busy month.  Refrain from making appointments during the month, to be free for social events!    

     Time to Create!  Start in October for hand-crafting gifts, cards, planning parties.  Allow time for alternate ideas!

       Decorate!  December 1st is the official start of the Christmas Season.  Light the lights and hang the wreath!  Decorate to your heart's desire!

        Send out Christmas Cards!  Prepare a list of names and addresses, buy cards and stamps.  Mail after December 1st and before December 20th.

       Get your Tree!  If you are using an artificial tree, put it up when you decorate, and leave it until New Year!  If you plan to chop your own tree, it is best to do so with the plan to keep it for 2-3 weeks max.  If your real tree was previously cut, be sure to cut an inch or so off the stump to open up the trees pores for ability to drink water.  Treat the water and add water every day!

     Bake Christmas Cookies!   Fresh baked cookies are best served warm! To bake them as gifts, many recipes will keep for at least 2 weeks.  To bake throughout the month of December, freeze the dough or the baked cookies.

      Plan Christmas Dinner! Whether you are the host or a guest for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, make plans to buy food items prior to December 24th!

     After the big day is over, you might want to take advantage of deals on wrapping paper, cards, bows, and decorations for next year.  Use those gift cards!  Light those candles!  Soak in those bath bombs!  Eat those cookies! Share those photos!  Enjoy the memories!


TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

About the 12 Days of Christmas:

The original Christmas Carol was published in England in 1780.   It is about a series of gifts, given during the 12 days after Christmas.  Each gift was more grand than the first.  Christians mark the 12 days that it took the wise men to travel to Bethlehem for the Epiphany, recognizing Jesus as the son of God.  December 25 through January 6th mark the 12 days of Christmas.


Verses of The Twelve Days Of Christmas


Day 1:   A partridge in a  pear tree

Day 2:   Two turtle doves

Day 3:  Three French hens

Day 4:  Four calling birds

Day 5:  Five golden rings

Day 6:  Six geese a-laying

Day 7:  Seven swans a-swimming

Day 8:  Eight maids a-milking

Day 9:  Nine ladies dancing

Day 10:  Ten lords a-leaping

Day 11:  Eleven pipers piping

Day 12:  Twelve drummers drumming


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