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WINTER HOLIDAYS  

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwaanza or any other variation of the winter celebrations, the month of December can be a challenge. As much as we may love the holidays, they can really wear us down. Here are 50+ ways to cope until January 2.

As the holidays approach having fine wines for entertaining is a great idea but the wines do not have to be confined to the holidays. Fine wines can be enjoyed all year around.

So you're moving and it's the Holiday Season. But, you ask, who wants to buy my house during this hectic time of the year? Many people disregard this as one of the best times of the year for selling.

The winter holiday season can be a great opportunity for employees to share in the joy of the season. First, it's important to note that there are several winter holidays, and focusing on one in particular may alienate or discriminate.

What is the Christmas etiquette when your co-workers and neighbors are Jehovah's Witness or Muslims? How will you respond if you get a Yule card from a Pagan?

We are now into November, and holly jolly holidays will soon be upon us. First, we have Thanksgiving to survive, and then just around the corner is Christmas.

Every year we enjoy the tasty sweets and traditional fare of the season but often at the cost of our own enjoyment of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday seasons. Here are some ideas to make your holidays enjoyable for you as well as those you love.

The holiday season is upon us. The season has been full of shopping and celebrating. Most of us have also been working during the holiday season. That will soon change for many people though as they will take time off from work in between Christmas and New Year's.

The winter holidays from Halloween through Thanksgiving onto Hanukkah and Christmas are filled with opportunities to overeat. Following are tips to ensure a joyous winter holiday season free of both overeating and guilt.

Between finding sales, utilizing hand-me-downs, and decorating with things you've already got laying around the house, you can find many inexpensive ways to decorate your home or apartment this holiday season.

The City of Chicago is decked out for the Christmas Holiday Season. There are many holiday sights and festivities downtown that are free of charge/

Stress levels are always heightened during the Holidays. Surviving the loss of a loved one to suicide during this time is unbearable. In this article, I share how I survived my first Christmas without Jason.

How do you decorate for the holidays while honoring your desire to be environmentally conscious without spending a lot or any money? These tips will help!

Winter is an especially magical time at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Frenetic holiday activity with with the inevitable let-downs and the approach of frigid winter weather can make even the most optimistic stumble and fall. But mental health pros say the right prescription for beating the blues is not always a pill.

For a classic holiday greeting with a twist, warm up cyberspace during the chilly winter holidays with Victorian Christmas e-cards. These three free websites are packed with genuine antique Victorian images that capture the joy of Christmas.

The festive holiday season is upon us. December may be filled with good company, great food and warming wine.

Throwing a Christmas Block Party s a fun way to bring the entire neighborhood together during the winter holidays. There are quite a few steps involved in hosting a successful Christmas block party though!

Marquette, MI, on the shore of Lake Superior, is a true-to-life Winter Wonderland. It's a great little city for shopping, celebrating, or just playing in the snow.

Though Stone Mountain Park, Lake Lanier and Centennial Olympic Park are all wonderful at any given time of the year, these locations during the Holiday season are truly spectacular.

This article takes a quick peak at what one of the top sources of holiday e-cards. With hundreds of holiday e-cards and all for free you won't be able to complain.

Famed for it's Bavarian atmosphere, Frankenmuth celebrates the true meaning of Christmas joyously.

An article reviewing the many things there are to do, both this year and in general, in Finger Lakes Wine Country in New York.

These simple Christmas-Themed Floating Candles are a simple candle craft project that is perfect for the winter holidays. The Christmas shaped floating candles are simple to make and look great floating in a beautiful glass dish on the coffee table.

The years end is fast approaching and with that comes ones of the most joyous times of the year. During the winter holidays, just about everywhere you go in Atlanta is lit up with bright lights, fancy trees, and festive carols.

A lot of people's budgets are tight during the holidays. But there are still free (or almost free) things to do in Macon, Georgia during the holiday season. Read this article to find something that suits you for the holidays and doesn't break your budget.

Chicago's Navy Pier becomes a Winter Wonderfest during the festive holiday season.

From mid-November until early January Disneyland is aglow with Christmas decorations, special holiday parades and seasonal attractions.

Entertainment is what Holidays in the City are all about. Listed in this article are a few of the best ways to celebrate your Holiday Season in Grand Rapids. From Rock n' Roll to Country music, from the Ballet to the Children's Museum.

There's sunshine, no snow and people at the beach. But in Los Angeles we're still celebrating the holidays. Come buy a tree, spot some lights and do some skating!

Holiday shopping can be stressful and frustrating. Here are some tips for great gifts to buy for your loved ones.

The Compassionate Friends organization says a third of adults in the U.S. has experienced the death of a child, sibling or both. The holidays are an especially difficult time of the year for those who are grieving. The Compassionate Friends offers several helpful tips.

The holidays are a time of warmth, joy, love and laughter. But for some in your community, the holidays are a challenging time, because all-year round, they are having a challenging time. Why not share a little joy this holiday season and volunteer?

It's easy to celebrate the holidays with your family, and on a tight budget in Fort Smith. Here are the top 5 ideas for celebrating the holidays in Fort Smith for $10 or less!!

From light festivals, winter walks, concerts and entertainment, Elyria has something for everyone.

The Boise Botanical Gardens don't shut down just because the bulbs are hibernating in the winter- check out their incredible christmas display.

After the holidays sometimes people miss all the excitement and joy they experienced during the holidays. Or sometimes the holidays are not as enjoyable you thought they would or should be so then there is disapointment to deal with.

The Holiday display at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry will be on until January 2. The Museum of Science and Industry Celebrates 65 Years of Christmas Around the World with a spectacular display of Christmas Trees from around the world.

Visit Lincoln Park Zoo or Brookfield Zoo during the Holiday Season for fun festivites for the whole family.

Panicked that the upcoming holidays are going to break the bank? Here in LA there are plenty of things to do that don't cost a bundle of cash.

Holidays can be less enjoyable if you get bogged down by the stress of having a great party. Here are some ways to have a great party and still enjoy your time with family and friends.

This article discusses the different holiday events offered in New York City to include Christmas Tree lighting's, holiday lights, musicals, and other special events. Locations and street directions are also provided.

Celebrating the Holidays in Newport, Rhode Island is an awesome experience. There is breathtaking scenery and plenty to do and see. You will love the holidays in Newport

Celebrating the holidays in Hartford, CT will prove to be a great time. You will have so much fun seeing the great decorations and enjoying all the festivities.

There is a lack of pet-friendly holiday events available, unless you happen to live in DC. In fact, for pet owners in the capitol, the sky's the limit.

If you want to be in a place that warms the heart and soul this holiday season, go to Little Rock and enjoy some old-time festivities along with lots of new excitement, from lights, fireworks, displays, parades, and lots of Arkansas friendliness.

Saratog Springs is a village that knows how to celebrate a holiday and they welcome anyone who wants to join in

During the holidays 35% of all couples who have pets spend more on them than they do on their spouse.....

We are a small family of four, living hours away from our own relatives. Over the years, we've developed a number of ideas to help make our holidays fun for our little foursome.

Simple ideas to get yourself in the mood for holidays when you're away from home.

A week long holiday in Savannah will be one filled with traditional Southern flair. This gracious, beautiful city goes all out in November nd December to put on public displays and celebrations.

Spending the holidays in New York is a magical experience; there is something for everyone with a wide variety of shows and attractions plus some of the world's greatest shopping. Here is a guide to some of the activities that you won't want to miss.

Step out and let Austin bring some of its quirky and eclectic holiday celebrations. These unique Austin events are guaranteed to chase away the annual holiday stress and fill you with holiday spirit.

Holidays are much more difficult when you have a broken family. Children feel even more pressure around holiday time. Making the best of the holidays can be challenging for everyone involved.

The holidays usually mean time off from work as well as plenty of winter activities in which to take part. If you've found yourself alone during the holidays, here are a few tips for brightening your mood.

Snow, A holiday boat parade, food, Santa Claus, face painting, and Christmas music. These festivals have it all.

Milwaukee offers holiday events throughout the season. The entire family will enjoy spectacular light displays and entertainment.

Discover all the fun and festivities that abound in Oklahoma City during the holiday season.

Here are a few suggestions, places to go just outside of Seattle, to celebrate the holidays, places off the beaten trail that might make the clouds and rain not seem so bad, things to do to get a little escape from the December gloom of the Emerald City.

Growing up in the Tri-City area of Michigan (Saginaw, Bay City and Flint), I have fond memories of the holidays. Here are some wonderful places you can visit during the holidays.

During the holidays it is important to get in the spirit and give to others. Read this article for information on different charities you can contribute to.

It's easy to spend a fortune on traditional wrapping paper for birthdays and holidays, not to mention all the extras available to adorn a package. With some thought and ingenuity, though, you can wrap gifts in unique ways.

No matter your preference, there is something for everyone's desire here on Oahu, Hawaii. Come experience the Christmas holiday activities and events that is offered and you will soon being singing Mele Kalikimaka too!

Lake County, north of the City of Chicago, celebrates the Christmas season with wonderful Christmas Holiday Lights Shows.

Dazzling Christmas Holiday Light Displays will Decorate the Chicago Land Area during the holiday season.

The meaning of Christmas is a quilt of memories lovingly stitched with joy.

Wide fitting shoes that are stylish are hard to come by, especially if you do not know where to look! This article guides women to great shoes, which are perfect for the Christmas holiday season, and which are available in wide, hard to find sizes.

Christmas lights will be twinkling, decorating the Milwaukee and South East Wisconsin region throughout the holiday season.

Downtown Chicago is magically decorated with Christmas lights.during the Holiday Season.

From Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo to the Thanksgiving weekend Holiday parade; from a festive holiday tour of historic homes to holiday activities at the planetarium, Toledo abounds with Christmas events and winter festivals this holiday season.

Since kids learn better and faster if they are doing something they enjoy, what better way to teach the ABC's than a personal ABC Christmas Scrapbook Memory album - all about them and their family!.

Make this holiday complete by visiting the 22nd annual festival of trees, 5th annual spacecoast lightfest, or a traditional "American Nutcracker Ballet" in Melbourne, Florida. Enjoy theses holiday festivals with your whole family!

5 Christmas events in Oakland, California that are family friendly.

My family has been through ups and downs and we are still together. I'm convinced that the Christmas holiday time is the best time to have the family take a quick reflection of life love and happiness.

Christmas is a magical time in any city, but Chicago is known for it's beautiful holiday decorations. Of the many places you can shop, there are 5 that rank among the top for their fantastic attitudes about Christmas.

A century ago, Christmas was observed by our immigrant ancestors with charm and joy and simplicity. You can revisit those times for a few hours, or a day.

There are many factors that affect holiday depression including age, location and environment. But one of the big influences on how we feel may just be physical.

If you are thinking of running out to the post-holiday sales to get a great bargain -- are you sure you are getting a great deal? Find out of that post-holiday sale is really the best deal for you and not for the store's bank account.

It's true there is a war on Christmas, but let's put it aside.

When you think of San Jose, California, What comes to mind? Electronics & Computer Games? Well San Jose, California has some great holiday events for the whole family.

Great holiday decorating shopping opportunites outlined in this article, read on...

This is a wonderful craft for teens and adults to create a stunning Christmas tree display from baby food jars. Now you can recycle the jars and decorate for the holidays!

Christmas markets have been a holiday tradition in Germany for centuries. Munich, in the heart of Bavaria, celebrates many charming customs.

Christmas can be an expensive time of year if you let your spending get out of hand. Read this informative article and learn how you can celebrate Christmas without ending up broke!

Things to do during winter time holidays in the area of Akron, Ohio.

A task force in Fort Collins, Colorado submitted a proposal to ban any decorations that even remotely suggest Christian roots, including colored lights and Christmas trees. The council voted against the ban 6-1.

If you'd like to entertain during the holidays, but having a formal holiday dinner party overwhelms you, then why not have a Christmas Open House?

Looking for some great hot drinks to enjoy during this holiday season? Read on...

This article details four of the 2007 Fresno, California Christmas events.

You don't have to shell out up the big bucks that many professional photographers require, with the following tips, you can create a memorable, professional looking holiday photo card that you can be very proud of:

Looking for some hot cocktails to warm you up this winter? Here are some of my favorite hot cocktails. They are perfect for cozy evening at home or even a fancy cocktail party with friends and family.

The 13th Annual Holiday on Halsted, noon to 5 p.m. December 1 and 2. Hosted by the Northalsted Area Merchants Association (NAMA), Holiday on Halsted takes place along Chicago's lively North Halsted Street between Briar and Irving Park Road (3100 North to 4000 North).

JcPenney is a great place to buy Christmas gifts for the men in your life. The Men's Department is a big priority for the Christmas holiday season.

Blacks in America are still clinging to the slave teaching and insist on celebrating something that is not a part of Black or African Culture, mainly the Christmas holiday.

Six easy ... fast ... beautiful ... fun ... and practically free Christmas decorating and gifting tips. Try these money-saving ideas that are sure to brighten even the most curmudgeonly among us.

Los Angeles is certainly no winter wonderland, but who needs snow in this city of lights and festivities? Celebrating the holidays in Los Angeles is certainly a spectacular, unique experience you'd never forget!

Christmas activities are highlighted from Canyon Lake to Glendale. Admission fees, location and contact phone numbers are included.