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  1. February Holidays Celebrate With Food 2012-01-28
    In the United States we observe four holidays although only one is actually a national holiday. Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays used to be observed separately, but were finally grouped together into one holiday known as President's Day. President's Day is the legal holiday and all federal offices are closed as are most schools and city offices.
  2. Save And Save To Spend 2012-01-10
    Christmas is the most expensive time of the year for numerous people. If we all tried not getting wrapped up in the buzz of splurging our savings on presents for the big day, we could retain a lot of money and then spend more in the sales!
  3. The Spirit Of The Gift 2012-01-5
    From a pretty early age I liked the idea of buying gifts. I would save my pocket money in the weeks leading up to Christmas and until I was old enough to catch the bus into the big town, I would walk to the village of Lees.
  4. Make Your Own Snow For New Years Or Winter Events 2011-12-10
    Christmas planning is over and thoughts turn to the New Years Eve or Winter events coming up in January or beyond. No matter what type of event it is, a Winter Wonderland theme is always a hit and with the creative touch of artificial snow...
  5. 7 Hot Tips To Help Find The Ideal Christmas Present 2011-11-6
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  6. Gift Basket A Present Full Of Treats 2011-10-21
    There are just some people in your life that are so special, you naturally want your choice of a gift for them to be extraordinary. This is a difficult task sometimes. You may have used your creative resources throughout the years, and now you are left with a blank spot in your mind, as to just what will be special enough for them.
  7. Memorial Day Holiday 2011-05-25
    Every year, on the last Monday of May, at 3p.m, a national moment of remembrance takes place around the country in honor of the American soldiers, who died performing military service during war for the safety of our country and protecting freedom.
  8. Bermuda Holidays Bermudan Trivia 2011-04-9
    Bermuda holidays are the perfect opportunity to find out more about this unique island paradise in the Atlantic Ocean. Here is a little taster of facts and trivia to get you started...
  9. 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...
  10. Fabulous Homemade Valentine S Day Gifts For Your Husband 2011-01-5
    Valentine's Day will be drawing near and it's now time to find the greatest present for your special partner. If you and your man are hoping to find different ways to cut costs this particular holiday, then then perhaps you should think about a variety of ways in which you could produce a sweet handmade treat that he will truly appreciate.
  11. What To Wear To A Valentines Day Party 2011-01-4
    Love is floating around the city and you are invited to a Valentine's Day party. You want a gorgeous look and turn heads as you entering the hall...
  12. Pre Travel Checklist Domestic Holiday Travel 2010-04-23
    Planning to travel during the holidays? Here's a quick and handy pre-travel checklist that will help you remember all those important items.
  13. 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...
  14. Floral Holidays In The United States 2010-01-13
    There are many holidays in the United States where flowers are a popular and appropriate gift. This article investigates those holidays.
  15. 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?
  16. 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.
  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. 3 Great Holiday Shopping Ideas For Cutting Down The Cost Of Your Wish List 2009-12-1
    This holiday season everyone is looking for ways to save some extra money on their Christmas shopping. This makes a lot of sense especially with everyone trying to find the best deal and keep...
  19. The History Of Department 56 Holiday Villages 2009-11-23
    In 1976, Department 56 introduced a series of six hand-painted, ceramic buildings. These premiere buildings were the foundation of the original Snow Village Series.
  20. Seven Hot Womens Costumes For Halloween 2009 2009-06-12
    This year, as you're getting ready for Halloween, do you know which costumes will be red hot for women? I've put together a list of what I think will be this years most popular and fetching costumes for women on Halloween 2009.
  21. Make Halloween Props That Will Makeem Scream 2009-06-8
    Halloween is the second most decorated holiday of the year, people love to make props to decorate their home and garden. Here are some really fun and easy ways to create Halloween props for the entire house.
  22. What Every Mom Wants How To Orchestrate The Perfect Mothers Day 2009-04-28
    Whether or not your finances are being affected by the recession, this is a gift that any mom, any time will treasure... and it will hardly cost you anything! Best of all, you too will receive a tremendous amount of joy from putting this together!
  23. Visit Colorful India 2008-11-10
    To me India is the country of colors, unique entity, and a full kaleidoscope of emotions. Even a year of travel by foot would not be enough to be able to see it or understand its people and its culture completely. Visit Colorful India.
  24. Travel Phangnga 2008-11-10
    To the south of the provincial town of Phuket there are many colonial style residences dating back to the 19th century tin and rubber eras. Just outside, to the north of the town is the Butterfly farm and Aquarium with a comprehensive display of insects, butterflies, fish and coral.
  25. Travel Information So Important You Cant Leave Home Without It 2008-11-10
    When you travel you not only step out of your comfort zone, but you also leave behind all of the important information about your life. You know, the stuff you'd need in case there were some kind of emergency.
  26. The Innovations Of The Walt Disney Company 2008-11-10
    Walt Disney has been quoted many times as saying he didn't want to lose sight of a very important fact: The entire Walt Disney company began with a mouse. In 1927, Walt and his brother Roy began with a small cartoon studio. In a relatively short time, this little company has rocketed to worldwide fame.
  27. Retiring In Peru 2008-11-10
    A laid-back lifestyle filled with culture is what Peru has to offer retirees. And Peru has climates for everyone. If you want the sunny coast, head up north.
  28. Punjab Travel Guide 2008-11-10
    A state, whose name is synonymous with exuberance, prosperity and an intense passion for life, Punjab or 'Panj Aab' literally meaning five rivers, is, as it were, the very heart of the country.
  29. Making Birthday Invitations 2008-11-10
    Birthdays are an important occasion in an individual's life .It is a special day and is usually made special by celebration. True celebration calls for participation of people who are special, and inviting them in a way that they feel wanted. Hence special care has to be made while making birthday invitations
  30. Kissing The Blarney Stone Or How To Get The Gift Of Gab 2008-11-10
    Five miles from the city of Cork, Ireland, in the village of Blarney, sits the historic Blarney Castle, built in 1446. Almost 90 feet in height, it is one of the largest tower castles to be found in Ireland. The story about the Blarney Stone and its magical powers involves a witch who was saved from drowning by a king of Munster.
  31. Is Christmas Candy More Than Just Candy 2008-11-10
    We all have seen this particular shape of seasonal candy that looks like a cane with red stripes during Christmas season. People love to munch on these and use them to decorate all types of gifts. Its particular shape makes it a favorite among the many treats offered during this season even tough not everybody knows much about its origins or the work involved in producing such a delightful cane.
  32. Ideas On Creative Wedding Gifts 2008-11-10
    If you want to be a real help to the couple and get them a fun, interesting gift, you need to come up with creative wedding gifts. Giving a creative wedding gift would show that you truly care about them.
  33. 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.
  34. I Love Touring Italy Lake Garda 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 in the Lake Garda region of Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige in northern Italy including some history, local food, and Bardolino wine. Please join me on this tour.
  35. 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.
  36. How To Have A Successful Holiday Season 2008-11-10
    Holidays are an extremely stressful time. Deciding what's best for your family and sticking to your choices will make it easier to have a successful outcome
  37. How To Decorate The Perfect Easter Egg 2008-11-10
    Bounce into Easter this year with these tips to get you started on decorating Easter eggs. Learn how to hard-boil the perfect Easter egg and what you need to do to set up your Easter egg decorating station.
  38. Holidays In Marmaris Turkey 2008-11-10
    Marmaris is the famous Turkish holiday resort inviting millions of visitors from Europe an UK. The beaches are not the greatest in the world but are more than adequate for children and adults alike. The sand is mostly black sand and a bit gritty.
  39. Holiday Destination Spain 2008-11-10
    As a prime European holiday destination Spain carries a 'been there done that' kind of attitude. Originally making many mistakes as it attempted to cater to the almost overnight bloom in tourism, it has now refined its offerings and once again sits at the top of the list as a European travel destination
  40. History Of Easter Gifts 2008-11-10
    Easter gifts have a long and fascinating history. Gifting is tied to the holiday known as Easter, and ancient Pagan rituals focused at this time of year upon the renewal of the earth, the upcoming green new growth that the emerging sunlight and warmer weather encouraged, and the idea of birth and rebirth. The egg is a symbol of all of these ideas, and was adopted by and still is used in Christian Easter celebrations to this day.
  41. Greek Plants Phrygana And Garrigue 2008-11-10
    The actions of man, who burned and destroyed the ancient forests that once fringed the Mediterranean basin, have irreparably damaged the natural environment over the course of history. Deforestation, performed in order to create space for farms and pastures, caused progressive desertification and impoverishment of the soil, which, left exposed, also suffered damage by erosion.
  42. 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.
  43. Frugal Thanksgiving Dinner 2008-11-10
    Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be all about being busy cooking in the kitchen. Enjoy a different Thanksgiving dinner this year with these easy tips to have a frugal Thanksgiving dinner.
  44. Flights Crete An Introduction 2008-11-10
    The following article should prove useful to anyone wishing to know more about Crete. It outlines the countries hotspots, and what different areas of the island have to offer.
  45. First Thanksgiving A 3 Day Bash 2008-11-10
    When we push back our chairs from the Thanksgiving table on Thursday we mentally will congratulate the Pilgrims for inventing such a sumptuous feast - even though the menu then was considerably different. Harvest celebrations, however, have been customary since ancient times.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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!
  49. Create Your Own Homemade Magic This Season 2008-11-10
    "Teacher, teacher! What is a luminary?" the 7-year-old with dozens and dozens of red-and-white-beaded braids blurted out as she bounced up from her seat in the front row.Thirty-two sets of curious eyes were drawn to the overhead screen, and to the illuminating image, a luminaria, that cast prisms of light into the darkened night of a small village.
  50. Contemporary Greek Flora 2008-11-10
    The majority of the tourists who visit Greece is drawn there by the crystalline waters of the seas and the splendid vestiges of its ancient culture, and probably know little about the variety and the abundance of the flora of this country, which counts an astonishing number of species-more than 6,000-plus subspecies and varieties.
  51. Christmas Goes Hollywood 2008-11-10
    Are you a movie buff? A Christmas fanatic? Who isnt, right? Well, you've come to the right place, because we are crazy about movies and Christmas, too. And, thankfully, there are some good Christmas
  52. 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.
  53. Christmas Tree Farms In New Jersey 2008-11-10
    Visiting a Christmas tree farm and buying a live tree grown in New Jersey can be a memorable holiday experience for the entire family?The process can be any where from an hour to a good part of the day, depending on what you and your family wants to gain from the experience.
  54. Christmas Tree 2008-11-10
    Some of the most creative and unique christmas tree decorating ideas are actually the ones that are the cheapest.
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. Christmas Gifts 7 Secrets To Getting More And Spending Hundreds Less 2008-11-10
    Check out these seven secrets on how to save money on Christmas gifts this year -- you'll find out when it's good to be a nutcase, and even a predator... ;-)
  58. Christmas Gifts For Newlyweds 2008-11-10
    With the Christmas season quickly approaching, family and friends are frantically scouring the malls, gift shops, and colorful print ads while scratching their heads in search of the perfect gift for the newly-married couple. They have already received so many nice things, so what else could they possibly need?
  59. Christmas Gift Ideas For Newly Wedded Couples 2008-11-10
    As the Christmas season approaches, exciting gifts come across our mind to remind us that people we love deserve a special present. However, if Christmas gifts coincide with an event such as the wedding of your best friends, finding the right present for your preferred Newly-Wedded Couple is an exciting activity.
  60. Best Gifts To Give This Holiday Season! 2008-11-10
    The Gift giving season is upon us and this article will provide short, quick tips for anyone on your list from the picky teenager to the serious wine buff!
  61. Being The Easter Bunny For The First Time 2008-11-10
    So your first child isn't a baby anymore and you're going to have to convince her that the Easter Bunny has hopped into your home, left a basketful of chocolate goodies and hidden a horde of dazzling colored Easter eggs around your house. Here are a few hints for making sure your little one will believe in the magic of the Easter Bunny for years to come.
  62. Aromas Of Christmas Nutmeg And Mace 2008-11-10
    I had a little nut tree, nothing would it bear But a silver nutmeg and a golden pear. The King of Spain's daughter came to visit me, And all for the sake of my little nut tree.
  63. Are You Ready For Holiday Shopping This Year 2008-11-10
    This article is to educate consumers on what to look out for during the upcoming holiday season.
  64. April Holidays And Bizarre Celebrations 2008-11-10
    So what do you know about the month of April? It's a very interesting month. April is the month we celebrate Earth Day. April 22nd this year. This is our chance to try to give back to Mother Nature that which we have so cravenly and callously taken away from her.
  65. A Paddle Into Canadian History The Land Of The Iroquois 2008-11-10
    Discover the lands of the Huron, Iroquois and Ojibwa of Southern Ontario. Experience a floating classroom that offers learning adventures on native history while paddling the Grand River near Paris, Ontario.
  66. 8 Smart Things To Do As A Parent For Christmas 2008-11-10
    The most joyous time of year can be a lost and lonely feeling time for children amidst the busyness their parents are involved in. Here are eight things we as parents can do to help make Christmas special for our children.
  67. 50 Ways To Save Money On Your Holiday 2008-11-10
    This article is inspired by those of you who are teachers or who have families and are constantly in a Catch 22 situation of whether to take the kids out of school or may be take sick leave at the end or start of term in order to save hundred of pounds on your holidays.
  68. 10 Unique Ways To Give Thanks During The Holiday Season 2008-11-10
    Tis the season when the commercials on T.V. and the radio and the displays in the stores cajole and convince us to buy, buy, buy. It's easy to get overwhelmed by trying to find that perfect gift for everyone. Yet the truest message at this time of year is to thank, thank, thank.
  69. 10 Unique Gifts For Mom For Mothers Day 2008-11-10
    Every other day of the year Mom's in charge of holidays: she decorates the house, buys the gifts, and plans the parties. But the second Sunday in May is her day to sit back and let the celebration come to her. Don't let the party end after breakfast in bed. Chances are one of these unique gifts will be just perfect for your favorite mom especially if you've been looking for a very special and unusual gift for her.
  70. 10 Tips For Safe Travel Abroad 2008-11-10
    Avoid a holiday disaster! Learn about the quick and easy steps you can take to stay out of trouble while you are on holiday abroad.