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  1. 5 Movies To Watch On Thanksgiving Day Movies To Stuff Yourself With 2011-11-6
    With Thanksgiving approaching; you might be thinking about starting some new family traditions. Watching a Thanksgiving movie is a great way to relax and enjoy family time together. This list of Thanksgiving themed movies will help you...
  2. Remembering Our Two First Thanksgiving Celebrations 2011-10-21
    Long before the Civil War and the Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Lincoln, the north and south had their individual days of Thanksgiving. Let's review the first two celebrations of giving thanks in America: Mayflower Colony and the Virginia Plantation.
  3. Green Halloween 5 Easy Tips For An Eco Friendly Holiday 2011-10-14
    The air is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter and the second biggest holiday of the year is almost upon us. Halloween spending last year was approximately 5.8 billion and most of it was spent on items that would be discarded as soon as the festivities were over.
  4. Interesting Thanksgiving Trivia 2011-03-5
    The mere mention of the word "Thanksgiving" would mean delicious food and dessert and not to forget roasted turkey for most Americans. Although food is an important part of the holiday...
  5. It S Only Valentines Day 2011-01-22
    What is Valentine's Day anyway? It's clearly a pretty big deal to many but where did this tradition begin?
  6. Eco Friendly Travel 2010-02-5
    One of today's biggest travel trends includes eco-awareness. Many travelers are much more concerned about the environment than they have been in the past and thus make corresponding choices about where they travel and where they stay.
  7. The Origins Of The Christmas Tree 2009-12-19
    No one knows for sure the exact origins of the Christmas tree. However, many believe that the tradition of bringing a tree into the home around Christmas time and then decorating it with ornaments...
  8. American Christmas In Times Of Crisis 2009-12-12
    DESPITE the global economic meltdown that has adversely affected even the United States, American people are expected to do Christmas shopping at a level not far from that of last year. But, there's no way of canceling Christmas, at least for the Americans.
  9. Greening Your Holidays 2009-12-9
    With the Holiday season fast approaching, our thoughts here at GreenProfit Solutions, as everyone else, are turning to plans for celebration with good friends and family. We started wondering how we could combine the Holiday festivities with Going Green. After doing some research, we came up with a few ideas...
  10. About Personalized Ornaments 2009-11-19
    Study unveils just around eighty eight percent of Americans take part in decorating their holiday tree with Christmas ornaments. The ornaments stand for great memories, family heirlooms and individuals creative tastes. Due to its popularity, model gifts for Xmas are personalized ornaments. The decorations can showcase themes for sports fans, pets, the hobbyist or collector, Grandma and Grandpa and baby ornaments for that unique new arrival.
  11. What Are The Requirements To Be An Au Pair 2008-11-10
    The au pair program is a visa that allows foreign nationals to visit the United States and provide child care services to a host family. It is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore the culture of the US and share your country's history and customs with appreciative Americans.
  12. Summer Travel Keep The Dropping Dollar In Mind 2008-11-10
    Slowly, but surely, we are edging out of winter and into spring. This means it is time to start thinking about travel plans for the summer. While taking a vacation is a blessed event, keep in mind the dropping dollar.
  13. Making A Lasting Christmas 2008-11-10
    Today in the United States is what known as "Black Friday". As many Americans when shopping today the Christmas tones could be heard in majority of the stores. In fact this year many Christians are pleased to know that some major retailers have brought back "Marry Christmas!" signs into their stores.
  14. Keep Safe When Traveling And Studying Abroad 2008-11-10
    It is unwise to presume that you the government laws of your own home country can be applicable once you get detained in foreign soil. Surprisingly, there are instances when Americans are left in detention overseas and the numbers are increasing into 2,500 per year.
  15. Housesitting A Growing Trend In Mexico 2008-11-10
    House sitting is the practice where a homeowner that is leaving his house for any period of time entrusts it to a house sitter. There is a mutual agreement were the house sitter is entitled to live rent-free in exchange for assuming responsibilities such as...
  16. Holidays Are A Time Of Sadness For Many 2008-11-10
    What is it that causes the holiday letdown and feeling of sadness? It seems that our hyperactive consumer society, will we go from one holiday to the next never having a chance to actually enjoy a reflect upon the reasons we have that holiday time set aside.
  17. Easter Holiday And Celebration Preparations 2008-11-10
    The smell of Chocolate is on the air. But Easter celebration needs preparations especially if you need to travel to be with the family or if you are expecting guests. If some of the guests are children, then arrangements are more complicated because you need to keep the busy and entertained so the grownups can enjoy the celebration too.
  18. Dazzle Them With Odd Christmas Facts 2008-11-10
    As you rush from store to store trying to finish your holiday shopping, the clock is ticking on your children's patience. Keep them entertained with your vast knowledge of odd Christmas facts!
  19. Cinco De Mayo A Time For A Festive And Entertaining Party 2008-11-10
    Cinco de Mayo is a festive occasion that celebrates a great achievement in Mexican history. It was May 5, 1862 in Mexico City when a Mexican army of about 4,000 defeated an elaborate French army double their size.
  20. Bank Holidays 2008-11-10
    A bank holiday is generally a public holiday. Banks are normally closed on all Federal holidays in United States. Nevertheless, the term 'bank holiday' specifically denotes emergency bank closures mandated by executive order of Congress to remedy fiscal crises.
  21. 7 Ways To Make Extra Money For Christmas 2008-11-10
    Worried about money? Here you'll find some clever ideas to earn extra money for the holidays.
  22. 5 Tips For Sensible Holiday Shoppers 2008-11-10
    Every year, Americans spend many months saving money for the holidays. From Christmas trees to holiday parties, and the countless number of gifts, it is easy to lose track of spending and unknowingly subject yourself to years' worth of overwhelming credit card bills.