http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/ Christmas Stories, Recipes, and Ideas from ChristmasDaddy.com en-us Copyright 2005 Poor Richard Web Press, LLC Oct 13th, 2008 - 09:56:07 Saint Nicholas has been around for over 1600 years. The traditions we follow to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ can be explained by the actions of this Bishop of Myra. Celebrating "the coming of the new light" on December 25th also makes sense. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/origin-of-santa-clause.php Sep 22, 2005 20:54 No collection of Christmas stories is complete without the story of the birth of Christ as written in the gospel of St. Luke http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/the-christmas-story.shtml St. Luke 2: 1-18 Sep 15, 2005 23:29 Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own Christmas tree skirt? Well, now you can! http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/Christmas-tree-skirt-Tips-on-creating-your-own-personalized-Christmas-tree-decoration.shtml Daryl Plaza Oct 13, 2008 09:52 Almost all of us have, at one time or another, sent or received a Christmas card. These printed holiday greetings are a mainstay of the Christmas season in the United States and many other countries around the world. But did you ever stop to wonder how this tradition got started? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/Christmas-Cards-A-Historical-Look-at-a-Popular-Tradition.shtml Ellen Bell Oct 13, 2008 09:46 Having splashed and sloshed our way through the wettest summer in living memory, many of us Brits are severely in need of a bit of light relief. Recent statistics reveal a desperate rush to leave the country over Christmas and head to the gloriously sunny climes of Tenerife. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/Top_Ten_Reasons_to_Spend_Christmas_in_Tenerife_.shtml Dev Aziz Dec 21, 2007 15:21 We are all so busy getting "ready" for the season that sometimes we forget to show our partners how important they are to us. Here are some tips to help us show love this lovely holiday season. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/10_Ways_to_Say_I_Love_You_this_Holiday_Season.shtml Eliz Joyner Dec 7, 2007 20:05 The 2007 lighting ceremony of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, south of the White House, is the beginning of three weeks of celebration in music. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/2007_National_Christmas_Tree_Music_Program.shtml Nov 26, 2007 13:57 What's a "turducken" you say? It was quite a task but well worth the trouble. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/This_Thanksgiving_Serve_A_Turducken.shtml Neil Street Oct 19, 2007 17:38 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of toys containing excessive levels of lead. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/Mattel-Fisher-Price_Toy_Lead_Poisoning_Hazard_Recall.shtml CPSC Aug 1, 2007 04:58 As legend has it, in Germany parents decorate their Tannenbaums on Christmas Eve. The last ornament hung is die Weinachtsgurke—a delicate glass ornament in the shape of a pickle. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/Christmas_Pickle_Decorations.shtml Emma Snow Jul 30, 2007 16:43 Every year families are confronted with the dilemma of whether to buy a live Christmas tree, or to invest in an artificial one. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/Fake_Tree_or_Real_Tree_A_Christmas_Dilemma.shtml Emma Snow Jul 30, 2007 16:40 Christmas programs need to be something special to be a success. Here are some suggestions to make for a “stress less” Christmas Program. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/Creating_a_Successful_School_Christmas_Program.shtml Caroline Mackay Jul 30, 2007 16:37 "Cratchit, take your Christmas grab bag and be gone. Out, I tell you, or you'll be seeking new employment!" http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/scrooges-christmas-list.shtml Gary Foreman Dec 24, 2006 11:19 Yes, it's December on Cape Cod and it comes with a special feel in the air. Beginning with the weekend after Thanksgiving, there are many delightful activities all over the Cape that people of all ages can enjoy. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-on-cape-cod.shtml Linda Behrle Dec 15, 2006 11:12 NORAD attempts to set the record straight in regards to outrageous allegations that have been made by several fifth grade students as to the existence of Santa Claus. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/tracking-santa-2006.shtml Dec 11, 2006 20:44 Come December, I’ll be relaxing in a hot bath with a good book while the rest of the world scrambles to amass ratchet sets, bezel set diamond studs and the latest Tickle Me Elmo. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-shopping-tips-to-avoid-stress.shtml Amy Drescher Nov 19, 2006 11:19 Christmas wreaths are an old Christmas tradition that is used to decorate the outside of the house, typically on the front door, to give Christmas time visitors a festive greeting. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/making-a-christmas-wreath.shtml S. Roberts Nov 19, 2006 11:15 Cookie baking is one of the holiday season's most fun traditions. To get the most out of your cookie baking, here's a few tips. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/prepare-for-cookie-baking-christmas-season.shtml Ricky Alberta Nov 11, 2006 21:42 Brining makes turkey meat juicier by increasing the amount of liquid inside the meat walls. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/thanksgiving-turkey-brining.shtml Allison Twitt Nov 11, 2006 21:25 The Philippines, the only predominantly Catholic country in Asia, has it's own, not necessarily European influenced, loved Christmas traditions. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-cuisine-in-the-philippines.shtml Thomas Wenge Oct 27, 2006 12:54 To help you get through this Thanksgiving holiday, here are some essential tips for making sure things go smoothly and to make your holiday just a little less frantic. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/essential-thanksgiving-preparation-entertaining-tips.shtml Lydia Quinn Oct 26, 2006 15:59 If you are tired of your holidays being a mess, make different choices. The first time you do this your holiday still might not be great, but you will start to feel a certain sense of power coming back. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/dont-blame-christmas-for-your-stress.shtml Scott Sheperd Ph.D Oct 24, 2006 08:46 Personally, my patience (lost my virtue a long time ago) ran out already, and my craving for HD gaming led me to the XBOX 360. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-p3-blues-xbox.shtml Rob O'Neill Oct 19, 2006 11:10 Deep Fried Turkey, Grilled Turkey, and Smoked Turkey - all great unique ways to prepare that Thanksgiving or Christmas bird. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/three-non-traditional-ways-to-prepare-holiday-turkey.shtml by: Chef Phronc Oct 16, 2006 16:29 To make the best tasting turkey gravy you need three things; well-seasoned fat, flour, and a good rich broth. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/turkey-gravey-secrets-revealed.shtml Chef Phronc Oct 16, 2006 15:38 Your friends, relatives and neighbors are eagerly looking forward to your annual Christmas photo cards. But how do you make this year's holiday card really fresh and original? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/seven-photo-christmas-card-ideas.shtml Linda Kling Oct 16, 2006 14:32 These Christmas treats are brilliant festive fun. They look really cool hanging from the Christmas tree with the fairy lights shinning through them, and they taste great too! http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/stained-glass-window-christmas-treats.shtml S. Roberts Oct 12, 2006 14:37 Thanksgiving to most folks means family and friends and Turkey, or maybe beer and football. Many do not know or even care about the significence of the Holiday. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/thanksgiving-history.shtml Robert W. Benjamin Oct 6, 2006 15:24 However you and your loved ones will be celebrating the holidays, your Christmas decorated fireplace mantel can be a main display in your overall décor. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/get-creative-christmas-decorated-fireplace.shtml Agee Woodworks Sep 28, 2006 21:58 This year you can enjoy dinner as one of the highlights of the season and still keep your waistline and willpower in check by making a few small changes before and while you sit down to eat. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/thanksgiving-lite.shtml Rhonda Hoffman Sep 25, 2006 10:41 In boyhood I was satisfied to use my imagination to envision just how the Pilgrims set their feet on the Old Plymouth Rock. It began to take on an aura of the mystical and heroic to me, but I was far from the first person to be caught into these feelings. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/thanksgiving-what-were-the-pilgrims-thankful-for.shtml Rev Michael Bresciani Sep 20, 2006 20:56 Cornucopia is a Latin term derived from two words, cornu meaning horn and copia meaning plenty. This everlasting symbol of abundance is easy to create and will become another important tradition you will want to share with your family each year. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/cornucopia-centerpiece-for-thanksgiving.shtml Candee Stark Sep 20, 2006 20:51 So far, it had been my worst Thanksgiving ever. Dad had passed away a month ago. My mother had died seven years earlier. But now, for the very first time in my whole life, there had been no one to spend Thanksgiving with at my parents’ place. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/the-thanksgiving-blessing.shtml LeAnn R. Ralph Sep 20, 2006 20:47 Oh, sure, Christmas is grand, and I know it has many, many fans. I'm not knocking Christmas, but Thanksgiving is more important. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/the-importance-of-thanksgiving.shtml David Leonhardt Sep 20, 2006 20:43 For candle lovers in cold climates, this can be a fun and interesting outdoor decorating technique. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/helpful-christmas-decorating-ideas-ice-globes.shtml Morgan Hamilton Sep 14, 2006 12:30 One of the oldest Christmas carols was actually put together in the 1,700 years ago. It is believed that "Of the Father's Love Begotten," written by Aurelius Prudentius may have been the first recorded Christmas carol. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/short-history-of-the-christmas-carol.shtml Randy Stocklin Sep 13, 2006 15:38 The holidays are right around the corner and soon we will be thinking of gifts for our loved ones. Do you have a toddler on your shopping list? You will want to make sure the toys you buy are safe. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/buying-christmas-toys-for-children.shtml Marianne Jackson Sep 13, 2006 15:27 Charles Schultz cast the gold standard of annual holiday classics with his 1965 creation of A Charlie Brown Christmas. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/charlie-brown-christmas-review.shtml Britt Gillette Sep 5, 2006 17:37 Christmas bingo is a great way of spreading the holiday cheer and combining the festive celebrations with your favorite game. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-bingo.shtml Mary Weber Sep 5, 2006 17:33 One of a handful of essential, "must-see" animated Christmas classics, How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a Dr. Seuss holiday masterpiece. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-review.shtml Britt Gillette Sep 5, 2006 17:24 Hands down, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is the best Christmas-themed comedy ever filmed. Personally, I make it habit to watch this movie about ten million times between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation-dvd.shtml Britt Gillette Aug 31, 2006 17:03 Christmas Carol Lyrics as with any songs we listen to from childhood tend to get a bit made up if we forget the words. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-carol-lyrics.shtml Christmas Daddy Aug 31, 2006 16:21 Adapted from humorist Jean Shepherd's hilarious memoir In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash, A Christmas Story has climbed the ranks of the annual holiday classic films list to claim its spot among the hallowed elite of the genre. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/a-christmas-story-movie-review.shtml Britt Gillette Aug 31, 2006 16:01 Christmas songs are as assorted and diverse as anything I can think of. But what exactly do I mean by that statement? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/classic-christmas-songs.shtml Morgan Hamilton Aug 31, 2006 15:45 All over the world, people celebrate Christmas. Although this holiday is obviously associated with the Christian faith, the date and customs are much older. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-the-spirit-of-commemoration.shtml Natalie Difroso Aug 31, 2006 11:34 The word Lego is taken from the Dutch for “play well”, which is leg godt. The word is now synonymous the whole world over for a toy which everyone loves to play with be they old, young, boy or girl. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/lego-what-you-may-not-know.shtml Susan Green Jul 17, 2006 09:00 This article was first published in the American Christmas Tree Journal http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-tree-lots-going-the-way-of-the-milkman.shtml Mark Rohlfs May 4, 2006 19:06 Here are some of the main Xbox games kids will be playing and talking about this Christmas. A variety of styles and levels of difficulty are included. Any of these games can be enjoyed by old pro's or beginners. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/xbox-games-kids-want-for-christmas.shtml Greg Purnell Mar 16, 2006 22:39 Christmas is busy, fun, exciting, and sentimental. We love it all -- all but the part when we have to clean up and put everything away. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-decoration-storage.shtml Judy Hardaway Jan 5, 2006 12:09 Despite the high cost of fuel and other travel expenses, an estimated 63.5 million Americans are planning to travel at least 50 miles or more from home this Christmas and New Year. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/top-holiday-travel-destinations-2005.shtml Salim Jordan Dec 28, 2005 13:07 There is nothing to compare to the wonder and magic that a child experiences at Christmas. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/remembering-christmas-with-emily.shtml Constance Weygandt Dec 27, 2005 10:35 One is taken back to the Middle Ages with the pewter ornaments hand crafted and evergreens lit with candles. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/german-christmas-markets-journal.shtml Suzy Davis Dec 22, 2005 12:15 It's Christmas time here in Mazatlan, Mexico. I can tell by the Coca-Cola Christmas tree in the plaza facing the cathedral. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/a-coca-cola-christmas.shtml Maya Talisman Frost Dec 19, 2005 12:52 Dickens modeled the activities of the Cratchit family after his own childhood experience showing that even in poverty, the Christmas holiday can inspire good will and generosity toward one's neighbors. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/a-dickens-christmas.shtml Christmas Daddy Dec 14, 2005 15:17 This holiday season textures are in. Specifically, lace, velvet, brocade, beads, sequins and furs http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/holiday-fashion-2005.shtml Kemi Ukadike Dec 14, 2005 13:02 You should just simply be on your own shopping list at Christmas, just the same as everyone else you are buying presents for! http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/how-not-to-be-dissapointed-this-christmas.shtml Silvia Hartmann Dec 9, 2005 12:42 Etiquette tipping experts generally agree that cash is the best way to say thank you during the holidays. However, you don’t need to break the bank to show your generosity. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/holiday-tipping-etiquitte.shtml Donna Monday Dec 9, 2005 12:25 Educational magnetic toys can be very useful in the lives of children. They can teach children about geometrical shapes, building structures, magnetism, and the effects of gravity. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/geomag-magnetic-toys.shtml Anton Komarov Dec 7, 2005 12:24 Lea Berman, Special Assistant to the President and White House Social Secretary answers various questions about the the 2005 White House Christmas, "All Things Bright and Beautiful". http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-at-the-white-house-2005.shtml Dec 5, 2005 23:09 One day in September 1897 young Virginia O'Hanlon approached her father, Dr. Philip O'Hanlon with the sort of innocence only the very young are able to possess. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/yes-virginia-santa-claus-21-century.shtml Jessica Cander Dec 5, 2005 10:21 If you have dog lovers in your family, it’s time to think of some unique gifts you can give them this Christmas, but include something for their dog or puppy. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-gifts-for-dog-lovers-and-their-dogs.shtml Adriana Copaceanu Dec 1, 2005 16:51 Toys do more than just keep babies entertained - they’re extremely important for their mental, physical, intellectual and social development. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/best-baby-toys-for-child-development.shtml Jennifer Kirkpatrick Dec 1, 2005 16:42 Christmas is the most magical holiday of them all, and it holds very deep and special meanings for all of us who celebrate it. It certainly did for my family back when I was growing up in Juliette. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/the-best-blue-christmas.shtml Ed Williams Nov 30, 2005 17:06 This is a cheesecake that I have been making for over 20 years. It is also colorful as well as the most lucious piece of pastry that you ever put in your mouth. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-cheesecake.shtml Andrew Krause Nov 30, 2005 16:42 One of the great joys of Christmas, is doing things together. That includes and making your own special decorations, like wreaths. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/how-to-make-a-christmas-wreath.shtml Alice Stacy Nov 30, 2005 12:52 Now that the Christmas season is here, decorating is a top priority. Department 56 collectors of lighted ceramic houses are no exception. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/department-56-displays-create-lasting-memories.shtml Elizabeth Dinger Nov 29, 2005 17:06 Early uses for the basket were to store dry goods and to transport food and materials. Always a useful, sturdy container, it was a tool of man for tens of thousands of years. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-gift-baskets.shtml Larry Flynn Nov 28, 2005 23:59 Eggnog cookies are easy and fun to bake with the kids at holiday time when eggnog is in abundance. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-eggnog-cookies.shtml Debi Geroux Nov 28, 2005 23:52 Roast turkey is a great family favourite, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. But after the feast, comes the question – how to use the leftovers? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/leftover-turkey-recipes.shtml Elizabeth Martyn Nov 27, 2005 16:17 A kind word to boost our self-esteem and Christmas cheer will be more than welcomed by all. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/give-the-gift-of-self-esteem-for-christmas.shtml Dorothy Lafrinere Nov 27, 2005 15:47 Choosing whether you want a real Christmas tree or an artificial Christmas tree is a dilemma which many of us face every year. There are many benefits to both forms of trees but there are many disadvantages as well http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/real-or-artificial-christmas-trees.shtml Catherine Spelling Nov 26, 2005 09:28 One nifty thing about consumables is that when you give them as gifts, if you've done your homework properly, the recipients consume them - which means you get to buy the same gift next year. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/consumable-gifts-for-the-friend-who-has-everything.shtml Aldene Fredenburg Nov 25, 2005 19:57 This holiday season, think about introducing your children or grandchildren to the toys, games, and books that excited you when you were a kid. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/favorite-classic-toys.shtml Aldene Fredenburg Nov 25, 2005 08:28 Do you ever see those beautiful gingerbread houses during the holiday seasons that are so beautiful? They look so simple, and look like such a fun project to do with the kids making gifts for grandma and grandpa. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/the-gingerbread-nightmare.shtml Valerie Garner Nov 23, 2005 15:46 Here are some tips that will keep you and your money safe during the holidays. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-scams-and-thieves-exposed.shtml Tiffani Smith Nov 23, 2005 15:16 The Twelve Days of Christmas is a holiday tradition whose song and story are both surrounded by history and lore. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/twelve-days-of-christmas-legend-and-lore.shtml ChristmasDaddy Nov 20, 2005 18:54 Written for UK Christmas shoppers but equally important for US and Canadian shoppers as well. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-credit-card-use.shtml Peter Kenny Nov 16, 2005 11:08 Regardless of the type of travel, the following lists unique travel gifts you can buy friend and family travelers. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/unique-travel-gifts-for-christmas.shtml Rick Chapo Nov 15, 2005 12:11 If you would like a creative, fun, and delicious way for your family and friends to spend an afternoon during the Christmas season, look no further than this idea. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/making-gingerbread-graham-cracker-houses.shtml ChristmasDaddy Nov 12, 2005 17:27 Are you going to celebrate Christmas in Budapest with Hungarian friends? Here is some essential information about opening hours, public transport and some interesting Hungarian Christmas traditions. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-in-budapest.shtml Erzsebet Dobos Nov 11, 2005 11:38 An account of Christmas Past - and time... http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-in-the-city-of-the-magic-windows.shtml Ainsley Jo Phillips Nov 10, 2005 20:48 There you were, at ten to five in the evening, standing in a large department store, with two gifts still to buy and a distinct shortage of cash. 'Never again!' you said at the time. Remember? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/how-to-shop-for-christmas-gifts.shtml Steve Hawker Nov 9, 2005 12:52 With the Christmas season approaching, here are 10 reasons to do your toy shopping online. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-toy-shopping-online.shtml Paul Harvey Nov 7, 2005 10:14 The National Park Service will distribute 2,800 free Christmas Pageant of Peace Tree Lighting Ceremony tickets to the public on Saturday, November 5, 2005, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The 2005 Christmas Pageant of Peace Opening Night is on Thursday, December 1 at 5 p.m. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/pageant-of-peace-2005.shtml Nov 5, 2005 00:09 Tis' the season for business and corporate gift-giving! If you believe in the law of reciprocity, you know that giving back is not only the right thing to do, but it's very smart business as well. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/business-christmas-gifts.shtml Keith Thompson Nov 4, 2005 19:19 Every year I vow to make Christmas easier, simpler - less stressful. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-matters.shtml Lois Reeve Nov 4, 2005 16:26 How many times have you spent more that you could afford on Christmas gifts for your family and friends? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/save-money-on-christmas-gifts.shtml Maria Estarellas Nov 4, 2005 16:15 The Twelve Songs of Christmas: Surprising Secrets of the Season's Most Popular Tunes http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/the-twelve-songs-of-christmas.shtml Scott G (The G-Man) Nov 3, 2005 17:10 If you live in an area where milkweed grows wild, however, you can use the dried milkweed pods to make poinsettia ornaments for your Christmas tree. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/milkweed-pod-poinsettia-ornaments.shtml LeAnn R. Ralph Nov 2, 2005 15:47 Christmas in Dairyland is a collection of short, true stories about a little girl growing up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin in the early 1960s. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-in-dairyland.shtml by LeAnn R. Ralph, Reviewer: Boyd Sutton Nov 1, 2005 12:15 For most of us, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" has always been a part of our Christmas celebrations. Rudolph is definitely a twentieth century creation, as he is one of the few legends that can be traced to a specific date and person. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/the-history-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer.shtml Oct 27, 2005 14:23 No matter whether you hang a stocking or set out a shoe, it is usually filled with goodies and not a lump of coal. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/christmas-stockings-lore.shtml Oct 26, 2005 13:29 Candy Canes can be found everywhere at Christmastime as sugary treats and ornaments. Two different stories tell of the origin of candy canes. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/candy-cane-history.shtml Oct 26, 2005 12:19 Santa Claus must be small enough to go down a chimney and does ride in a "miniature sleigh with eight tiny reindeer" which makes us wonder if perhaps the original Santa was really meant to be an elf. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/santas-elves.shtml Oct 25, 2005 12:28 The original Nutcracker, written in 1816 by E.T.A. Hoffman, was a morbid story not fit for children to read. Alexander Dumas revised it into a children's story about a little girl named Clara and what happened to her at Christmas. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/the-nutcracker-christmas-story.shtml Oct 24, 2005 16:47 Twas the week before Christmas and all though the house everything was in shambles. Oh the hustle and bustle, the extra work and the stress. Is it any wonder you feel like the Kranks? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/family-christmas-traditions.shtml Chris Wondra Oct 20, 2005 14:29 It's your home/your apartment and you want to make it a special sanctuary this Christmas. How can you create a special place for your family and you? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/decorate-for-christmas.shtml Caroline Shaw Oct 19, 2005 15:54 It is always a fun part of the holiday season giving and receiving Christmas cards. But what can you do with them after the holidays? http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/craft-projects-using-christmas-cards.shtml Abigail Amy Beal Oct 19, 2005 15:13 A toughing story of how grief turns into joy because we perceive the big picture of an eternal continuum stretching into the future of loved ones assisting one another. http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/surviving-grief-at-christmas.shtml RobinRenee Bridges Oct 19, 2005 13:54 Christmas table decorations for those one of a kind Christmas parties are fun and easy to make. If you do plan on making your own Christmas table decorations, they can be time consuming and if you have a dozen or so tables to decorate, you need help! http://www.christmasdaddy.com/christmas-news/north-pole-press/unique-christmas-table-top-decorations-for-parties.shtml Johann Erickson Oct 19, 2005 12:38