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  1. How The Celebration Of Valentine S Day Started In Europe 2012-01-28
    In England and North America, Valentine's Day has a long history and tradition. After the Second World War, the influence of this day to lovers expanded to Central Europe. The day of love is also a day of friendship, particularly in England and North America, where one prepares a surprise in the form of flowers and small gifts.
  2. Travel Trends Begin New Decade What You Should Know 2010-01-2
    When the ball drops in Times Square, the new year will begin a new decade. But some travel trends from 2009 will be sticking around. So what travel trends should a savvy traveler be aware of in 2010?
  3. 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...
  4. 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.
  5. Celebrate This Valentines Day 2009-01-27
    Valentines Day is also referred to as Saint Valentines Day. It is a day which is celebrated in most of the countries and is celebrated on February 14 every year. On this particular day, generally love notes are exchanged by way of 'valentines'. This could resemble symbols like doves, Cupid or heart-shaped figures.
  6. Oktoberfest The Largest Fair In The World 2008-11-10
    Oktoberfest is the largest fair in the world, and one of Munich's most famous events. With six million attendees every year, it is also an important part of Bavarian culture.
  7. How To See The Best Of Germany In Two Weeks 2008-11-10
    If you only have 14 days in the beautiful German countryside, it's important to make the most of your time. Here are some tourist tips to ensure that your two weeks are spent in the most efficient, memorable ways.
  8. 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.
  9. How To Find Unique Easter Eggs 2008-11-10
    Easter would not be Easter without Easter eggs. This symbol has been a part of this spring time holiday for generations. Easter Egg decorating is something that we all love to do and various countries and cultures each have, over the years, developed their own unique ways of making Easter eggs and special and memorable part of this holiday.
  10. History Of Chocolate Easter Confection 2008-11-10
    The Mayans and Aztecs were two ancient people groups of Southern Mexico and Guatemala. What did they have to do with the history of Easter? This is where chocolate originated, and tied to the history of chocolate Easter confections provides a rich holiday legacy.
  11. Greece The Glory Of Cretan Wine 2008-11-10
    Greek sweet wines from Candia became the ultimate luxury in the 16th century. Among aristocrats and the affluent in Moscow, London, Constantinople (renamed Istanbul in 1453), Seville, Krakow, Hamburg, Marseilles, Naples and Venice, Cretan Malvasia was recommended for its soothing, as well as invigorating, properties. Travellers to Crete produced an abundance of detailed descriptions about how wine was made-by boiling the must, partly sun-drying the grapes or blending old and new wine.
  12. Gingerbread Men 2008-11-10
    Gingerbread cakes and cookies have long been a holiday tradition. Discover the origins of this confection and its relationship with the Christmas season.
  13. Do All Countries Have The Same Speed Limits For The Highways 2008-11-10
    A speed limit is the fastest speed that one is allowed to travel on roadways in a motor vehicle. Speed limits are usually set by legislative bodies and enforced by law enforcement. The speed limits that are set are usually what is appropriate for the driving conditions on a particular road.
  14. Decorating Your Christmas Tree Tips And Ideas 2008-11-10
    Things to consider when decorating your artificial Christmas tree.
  15. Christmas Trivia Animal Crackers In My Christmas Tree 2008-11-10
    Christmas is quickly approaching and time is getting short to prepare for holiday festivities. This means hours spent searching for, transporting, and decorating the perfect Christmas tree. Liven up your holiday activities with Christmas tree trivia.
  16. Christmas Ornaments 2008-11-10
    The trend of using Christmas ornaments for decor has come in vogue since long. Resplendent glass reflector ornaments, shining Christmas tree balls and shimmering stars hanging from Christmas trees render beauty and charm to the festival of joy.
  17. Christmas Lights And Other Popular Holiday Decorations 2008-11-10
    Why do we love to “deck the halls with boughs of holly”? People have participated in symbolic celebrations since the dawn of time. In Western cultures today, one of the most popular holidays that we associate with specific traditions, decorations, shapes, colors, and songs is Christmas.