Toys and Games

Hot Christmas Toys for 2012

If you’re still pondering what you can get your kids or young relatives for Christmas, this handy checklist can […]

Gifts and Cards

Top Christmas Gifts for 2014

There aren’t many shopping days left to buy gifts for all of your loved ones and sometimes shopping can […]

Decorations

Carols and Songs

Trees and Ornamentals

The History of Christmas Trees

Featured, Trees and Ornaments

Many people celebrate the holiday, but few know the history of why people have Christmas trees as part of the décor. Having trees as part of Christmas did not begin as an American custom. The practice of setting up a Christmas tree first began as early as the 1500s as a German custom but the idea wasn’t widely accepted in the beginning. Many areas of Germany didn’t start celebrating the Christmas holidays with a tree until the […]

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Do You Use a Christmas Angel to Top Your Tree?

Trees and Ornaments

Once your tree is decorated, you’re faced with the task of crowning the tree. Some people top a Christmas tree with large bows and let the strands hang down the sides of the trees. Others place a glittery gold or silver top as the tree’s finishing touch, but one of the most selected choices to top off the Christmas tree is the Christmas angel. The true meaning behind the use of Christmas angels as toppers vary, with […]

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Christmas Storage Ideas for Your Tree, Ornaments and Decorations

Trees and Ornaments

Christmas is a time of wonderful celebrations. Once it’s over, you’re left to deal with the chore of taking down the tree, packing away the ornaments and storing away the decorations. You want your decorations to be in tiptop shape for the next Christmas, so how you store your cherished items is important. There is a right and a wrong way to put away the stuff, but by adhering to the following rules, you can make sure […]

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Artificial Christmas Trees Versus Real Christmas Trees

Trees and Ornaments

The excitement of Christmas takes off on a whole new level when it’s time to set up the Christmas tree. But before you set it up, you have to pick whether or not you’re planning to have an artificial Christmas tree or a real one. There are pros and cons to either choice so just weigh which one would be best for you. With artificial trees, you don’t have to worry about the needles drying out. The […]

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