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2014-12-17

Happy Holidays from HubPages!

Heavenly Holiday Hubs

Awesome Seasonal Hubs on HubPages

Happy Holidays from the HubPages Team! Most of the HP Staff will be celebrating with their families next week, so there will be no Newsletter next Wednesday (the 17th). Service will resume again normally the week of New Year's. :)

This week I thought I'd share a few of the truly exceptional holiday Hubs on HubPages. Get in the spirit and give them a read:

Three ideas for recycling Christmas cards by  DeborahNeyens

Yule - Traditions, Magic, and Celebrations by  Elderberry Arts

Hanukkah Gelt, Its History (And Where to Buy Gelt) by  melbel

Naughty Elf On the Shelf: 7 Ways For A Christmas Elf To Go Bad by  FlourishAnyway

Christy Kirwan
Editor & Web Content Manager

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by Silver Q published 44 hours ago

We all want to be creative, but with so many distractions, we often feel like creativity is anywhere but here... Read on for a few simple tips on getting your creativity back.

Small Business Marketing:  People Counting Methods & Analysis

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by Joel Diffendarfer published 5 days ago

Counting customers and utilizing analytical data to increase sales and traffic will provide better staff scheduling, forecasting, inventory control, and make marketing planning a winning combination.

Anita Florence Hemmings: Passing For White At Vassar

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by RonElFran published 6 days ago

In 1897 Anita Hemmings became the first black graduate of Vassar. But because she was passing for white, when her race was discovered she almost wasn’t allowed to graduate.

5 Solutions For Coping With Scheming Family Members

5 Solutions For Coping With Scheming Family Members

by Bethieannie published 4 days ago

Most families have at least one manipulative member. Understand this five step solution to successfully coping with therm. Set boundaries and reclaim family harmony.

How to Get the Rita Hayworth Look

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by Jayne Lancer published 3 days ago

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Pumpkin Flax Spice Biscotti: a vegan, gluten free, low-sugar recipe

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by Dayl Carlson published 27 hours ago

All the joys of biscotti without any of the dairy, gluten, or refined sugar! Feel good about dunking these subtle and delicate pumpkin spice treats in any and all of your hot drinks!

9 Games Like Rust: Survival Adventure Games You Should Play

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by hclpd published 31 hours ago

Are you looking for games like Rust? If yes, then you have certainly landed on the right spot. Rust was a breakout hit last year, but so many people are looking for some alternatives to Rust.

Guide to Communal Living for Mature Men

Guide to Communal Living for Mature Men

by Joel Diffendarfer published 3 days ago

Men sharing a house can work as long as they follow 10 easy rules. The key to success is very simple if the word "mature" is understood and all parties agree that toilet paper rolls over the top!

15 Thoughts While Decorating the Christmas Tree

15 Thoughts While Decorating the Christmas Tree

by Jeannieinabottle published 3 days ago

We all have different Christmas trees and ideas about what to do with them. However, we all usually have a similar thought process while doing it.

Easy Tips For Staging Your Home

Easy Tips For Staging Your Home

by Patrick Howes published 2 days ago

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Winter Memories - Hub Page Challenge

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by oceansnsunsets published 23 hours ago

I'm inspired to share some winter childhood memories through a writing challenge. I read a couple of others and felt inspired to share my simple story. Time in the snow with loved ones. such a joy.

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Science in the News Today:  The Peanut Butter Test for Alzheimer’s Disease (Fall 2014)

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7 Things A Friendly Atheist Wants You To Know

7 Things A Friendly Atheist Wants You To Know

by ArdencyAdrift published 20 hours ago

I've learned a lot growing up with my religious friends and family. Sadly, there's still a stigma attached to my beliefs. Here's some things I'd like you to know about me as an atheist.

Why Portland, Oregon deserves an NHL franchise.

Why Portland, Oregon deserves an NHL franchise.

by Lost Realist published 2 days ago

Explaining while there is talk of Seattle, Las Vegas Kansas City, Quebec or Ontario Canada getting a team if the NHL were to expand, why Portland, Oregon would be the best choice.

Pro Tips

Meet Editor Kate!

Editor Spotlight: Kate Rix

Editor Kate has an extensive background in writing and editing. She got started editing her college newspaper and enjoyed it so much that she stayed in the business. She has worked for WestEd, an organization where professional researchers write about education and teaching, and a Berkeley publication, The East Bay Monthly.

Kate has a BA in Journalism from U.C. Santa Cruz and a Masters in Journalism from U.C. Berkeley. She also loves to do creative writing in her free time.

You can read more about Kate in her blog post:
http://blog.hubpages.com/2014/12/11/hubpro-editor-meet-kate-rix/

Rising Stars

This Week's Rising Stars

Below you'll find this week's  Rising Star winners. Our candidates showed off their skills in the Games, Toys, and Hobbies Topic.

Since Hubbers are only eligible for the Rising Star Competition during their first 60 days at HubPages, our winners represent the hottest new talent. Why not read their Hubs?

Christy Kirwan

      Games, Toys, and Hobbies
57% Board-Game-Brooke

Elder Sign, my favorite fantasy board game

Elder Sign is a fantasy board game for teens and adults based on the mythology of author H.P. Lovecraft. It's played with dice and cards and it combines horror elements with a film noir atmosphere.

29% Ryan McNeilly

10 Moves in Fighting Games That Would Probably Kill You

They may look ridiculous, but some of these moves would be deadly in real life!

14% LegallySpeaking

Avoid The Product Liability Dangers Hiding In Toys

While most toys will be safe, parents must take steps to protect their children from the hazards that often go overlooked among children's products

   

 

  In medieval times, there were many mythological female characters associated with Christmas and the Holidays: http://carolynemerick.hubpages.com/hub/The-Forgotten-Female-Figures-of-Christmas
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