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  1. 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.
  2. Fall Fun 2011-09-10
    The unofficial summer finale has officially passed. After Labor Day, everyone seems to think about the fall! Department stores sport long sleeve tops, plaids skirts, woolen jackets, and nearly everyone is subject to back-to-school ads.
  3. Let The Good Times Roll With A Mardi Gras Quinceanero 2011-07-28
    Brightly colored masks! Spectacular floats! Strings of shiny beads and a joyous celebration! This is Mardi Gras - and it could be a fabulous theme for your Quinceanero. In fact, your masked Quinceanero ball could be the hit of the season - especially if your birthday falls during the winter months - and you would reign as princess! Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, and it...
  4. Great Ideas For A Quinceanera Theme 2011-07-28
    If you're like many young girls planning their Quinceanera, one of the most exciting yet most challenging decisions has to be selecting the theme for your quince. Sure, you want to have a celebration that's traditional and doesn't stray too far from the long-established Quinceanera customs, but who says you can't add your own personal touch to your big day?
  5. 5 Ways To Celebrate Easter Without The Easter Bunny 2011-04-16
    Easter symbolizes renewal and rejoicing. Winter is over; a new season is coming to life with glorious abandonment, unfurling and blooming before our eyes. It's a time of great expectations and also a time for reflection. A perfect occasion for getting together with family and friends and reestablishing old connections.
  6. Useful Tips During Holiday 2011-02-12
    Most people have found Walt Disney World to be the best vacation place for their Christmas and New Year's Eve. If you fall under this category of people, then you would find these 7 tips to be very useful next time you wish to go on holiday.
  7. Christmas Carol Revisited 2010-12-12
    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is arguably the greatest fictional Christmas story ever written. It offers a message of hope and personal redemption in dark times. But what if Scrooge had lived today? What message of hope can be found for our troubled times?
  8. Cool Christmas Gifts For This Holiday Season 2010-12-12
    Cool Christmas gifts are always in high demand. This year is no different as many people want to know what is hot so they can give these gifts to the people on their list. What is worse is many times people are inundated with too many options where it gets hard to decide what would make a good gift.
  9. Celebrating Goodwill And Harmony On Christmas Eve 2010-11-27
    The night preceding Christmas Day, that is the night between 24th and 25th of December is termed Christmas Eve. It is the occasion marking the birth of Jesus Christ and is thus celebrated throughout the world.
  10. The Message Of Passover And Easter 2010-04-2
    Understand the spiritual importance of these two powerful days that impact the lives of billions of people and more importantly our own. See how life and death are intimately revealed in these observances and why hope conquers all, plus the fascinating story of one emperor's relentless pursuit of immortality that forced half a million people to do his bidding. And finally, one of the most hope filled quotes you will ever read.
  11. Holi Festival 2010 History And Tradition In India 2010-02-20
    Holi is a festival of India which is celebrated in a riot of colors, family and a chance for everyone to literally let their hair down. This article traces the roots of Holi...
  12. Planning And Holiday Travelling 2010-01-7
    Determine and decide on your travel dates, and make necessary arrangements including early booking if the holiday plan involves travelling by plane. Do some wise planning so that it will help you save in terms of service...
  13. New Year Celebration In India 2010-01-6
    How do Indians celebrate New Year? New Year is generally looked upon as the best time to begin something. India, with its strong social bonds, finds this occasion as a day to celebrate with friends and family.
  14. The Origin Of The Christmas Tree 2009-12-26
    Many people believe the Christmas Tree originated in Europe perhaps in the 15th or 16th century. However there is much evidence that points to the fact the tree originally had pagan roots, (no pun intended) and actually originated much earlier than that.
  15. Taking A Peek Into A Puerto Rican Christmas 2009-12-20
    The Christmas holiday is near and people in different parts of the world will have its own way of celebrating. The Puerto Rican Christmas version is known as Navidad.
  16. Keeping Children Healthy While Traveling 2009-12-12
    During the holidays or anytime you are traveling, it is important to watch your children for those minor ailments. By being prepared and observant, you can prevent any discomfort and keep your child happy during a long journey.
  17. The Crookedest Christmas Tree 2009-12-10
    If you're out of work and broke this Christmas, take heart. You can always follow Dad's Plan B.
  18. 4 Ideas For How To Decorate Your Home For Xmas 2009-12-10
    Any person who knows about Christmas knows that you need to start decorating as soon as November ends. However many people and families have to deal with a smaller budget than last year. So what can you do to still decorate you home for the holidays in fantastic style and still save money?
  19. 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...
  20. New Years Eve Should You Go For A Club Or A More Refined Experience 2009-11-28
    You have many choices as to where to spend New Year's eve. You could go to a club or choose a fine dining restaurant to greet the new year. Here is why we think the classier route may just be your ticket to a memorable New Year.
  21. Historical Significance Of Mothers Day 2009-05-7
    Mothers day is an annual event that has come to symbolize the expression of love for selfless mothers from their loving children. A look at how mothers day came into being.
  22. Easter Fun And Egg Decoration 2009-03-28
    Easter is a celebration of fun, laughter and togetherness. It reminds the world of a new beginning. The day when Jesus Christ erupted from the dome. Easter egg decoration is an age-old practice...
  23. A Printable Easter Card Is Better Than Buying One 2009-03-26
    A great way to bring everyone together this year and working together is to devise an Easter crafts project like designing your very own printable Easter card for close friends and family.
  24. Whats Up With The History Of Easter Eggs 2009-03-22
    During the span of recorded history, the egg has represented mystery, magic, medicine, food and omen. For the Christian faith, it is a universal symbol of Easter. During Easter celebrations...
  25. Easter Egg Tradition 2009-01-27
    Whats the correct way to celebrate Easter? For Christians, the holiday known as Easter is the most vital day of the year. It is even more significant than Xmas, as it is the completion of the tale that started on Xmas day.
  26. Travel And Money Twins Knocking Anyone Home 2008-11-10
    Beginning Is Half Done, is one of the most powerful keys to success that you will ever need during your entire lifetime. More good news, you already have this key. It was given to you at birth for free.
  27. Ten Things To Do During Your Christmas Island Vacation 2008-11-10
    Although a little island compared to some, Christmas Island still has a lot to offer any visitor. Here, there are a lot of things that you can do to maximize your stay. Here are ten things to do in the Christmas Island.
  28. Locating Mallorca Accommodation 2008-11-10
    Since the beginning of packaged holidays, the resorts and rural hotels in Mallorca, Majorca the Spanish have had an abundance of tourists flocking to the islands and Mallorca accommodation has had to invest in an info structure to accommodate such a vast amount of people.
  29. I Love Touring Italy Bergamo And Lake Como 2008-11-10
    I love touring Italy so much that I am doing a series on both the well known and the rarely visited tourist attractions of Italy's twenty regions. This article explores sights of Bergamo and Lake Como in the Lombardy region of southern Italy including some history, local food, and Bergamo wine. Please join me on this tour.
  30. How To Make Christmas Decorating Fun 2008-11-10
    Christmas decorating both indoor and outdoor can be fun and the whole family can have a great time on the adventure. One of the favorite things to do for making a cheap Christmas decoration is to use holiday cards that you received from previous years. One type of outdoor Christmas decoration is a homemade Santa sled.
  31. How To Enjoy The Holidays And Keep Off Weight Too 2008-11-10
    Avoid Gaining Weight during the Holidays & Easily Lose the Weight you do Gain.There are a number of effective steps that work to do this.And, since they are compatible with enjoying the holidays, these tips are doable & practical.
  32. How To Create Sentimental Caption For Laser Engraved Crystal Gift 2008-11-10
    Adding a romantic caption to your laser engraved crystal gift makes it unique and sentimental. If you are great with words, you will find this task relatively easy. However, if poetry or writing is not one of your strong suits, here are some tips to assist you in creating a personalized caption for your crystal gift.
  33. 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...
  34. Holiday Office Party Safety First 2008-11-10
    If you’re giving a holiday office party, safety should be the first concern. Here are some tips on how to handle the liquor issue.
  35. Halloween History Of The Holiday 2008-11-10
    The holiday of Halloween has roots that trace as far back as the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The purpose of the festival was to mark the end of summer and the harvests of the year and the beginning of the shortened days that were much colder and darker as they came...
  36. Going On A Camping Vacation 2008-11-10
    Planning an affordable camping vacation means that one tries to have as much information about it as possible and that is why you must be reading this article.
  37. Gift Giving Guide For Men Part One 2008-11-10
    Just because the gift is expensive does not mean it is the right gift. Yes, it is very true that women love expensive things. Yet when it comes to receiving a gift from the man she loves, she would rather have it be something that she has an interest in instead of an expensive gift she doesn't like. If you can get a gift for your lady that she really enjoys, it not only shows her how tuned in to her you really are, and this gentlemen, means a lot more.
  38. Fake Or Fir A Christmas Dilemma 2008-11-10
    Every year families are confronted with the dilemma of whether to buy a live Christmas tree, or to invest in an artificial one. While it ultimately comes down to personal taste, there are some definite pros and cons one might want to consider before weighing in on the matter.
  39. Ecotourism Eco Tours Australia 2008-11-10
    Discover eco friendly tours to Australia without sacrificing comfort or luxury. Ecotourism can be environmentally friendly AND a relaxing vacation.
  40. Easter Parade 2008-11-10
    To most people, Easter is about Easter baskets. Children look forward to receiving a chocolate Easter gift, and even newborns may get a baby Easter basket. At least as a secular holiday, Easter is not nearly as big as Christmas.
  41. Easter Basket History 2008-11-10
    It's hard to imagine Easter without Easter baskets. Traditionally, these are filled with candy treats such as chocolates and jelly beans, usually in the shape of an egg. There may also be hollow plastic eggs with coins or other treats inside.
  42. Easter Bunny History 2008-11-10
    To some, Easter is a serious religious holiday. To others, it's a celebration of the end of winter and of renewal and beginnings. To others, it's both – but to children, it's often about a chocolate Easter bunny gift, colored eggs, and other sweet surprises.
  43. Defrazzle Your Christmas Overwhelm! 2008-11-10
    Ways and means to make Christmas less stressful and much more pleasant!
  44. Christmas Trivia 2008-11-10
    Whether you call it trivia or tidbits, Christmas has several aspects which need to be taken account of if you’re to know the holiday in its glorious whole ! This section focuses on just that—the tidbits of Christmas which are worth knowing. So have a look at these. For one, this will make one very engaging study.
  45. Charity Christmas Gifts, More Than The Gift 2008-11-10
    Whether it's a Christmas gift for your husband, wife, child or friend, the act of giving is a show of love and appreciation. It also satisfies a basic need in all of us to please another...
  46. Buying For Difficult People 2008-11-10
    Buying for difficult people has never been fun and sometimes managed to kill all shopping. But that is no longer the case...by rethinking and changing your mindset you can have fun! Read on and find out how...
  47. 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.
  48. A Cape Town Family Holiday Magic In The Making 2008-11-10
    Knowing where to stay in Cape Town can lift your family holiday from mediocre to magic! Get the most relaxation out of your vacation by investigating things to do in Cape Town before planning where to stay.