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In my whole life (so far, all 34 years of it), I have spent just one Christmas in another country. That was in the last quarter of 2004. I was one of the lucky ones chosen by my former employer to send to California, U. S. A. for a three-month... keep reading →

Having grown up in upstate New York, I have always believed that Christmas and snow go together. Not that Rochester, New York, my hometown, is known for white Christmases. Cold and overcast is common with a little better than a fifty-fifty chance... keep reading →

The countdown to Christmas begins. The most anticipated holiday in the Philippines, this hub gives a rundown of the ways Filipinos celebrate Christmas in the country. keep reading →

Christmas gift baskets, Last year we took part in a truly different kind of Christmas carol service. After a delightful evening listening to a program of sacred Christmas music, we were invited to enjoy their Christmas Cookie Walk. Long tables were set up, groaning under the weight of an amazing variety of Christmas cookies, squares, pastries and dainties. We were invited to choose a cookie tin and fill it from the delectable choices before us... keep reading →

What do Jews do on Christmas? I often get asked this. On December 25, many Jews have their own traditions, including having Chinese food on Christmas. keep reading →

Christmas gift idea, At this time of year there is always the quandary, "What are some great gift ideas for all the moms on my Christmas gift list? We bought spa gift baskets and Chapters gift cards last year..." If you are looking for something a little different this year, why not consider including a gift basket of baking and cookies that will save mom some time and help out with her holiday preparations. Great for working moms who don't have time to bake. keep reading →

Already published a hub on this topic,Christmas Celebrations In India

http://hubpages.com/hub/Christmas-Celebrations-In-

This hub is part 3 of the HubMob topic, Christmas Around the World. There is so much wonderful holiday information in these hubs. Find out about Christmas in different cultures, ornaments, spending the holidays alone. Links to part 1 and 2 are here, as well. keep reading →

These are the treats my family would have after Christmas Candlelight service: Martha Washington Candy, sausage and cheese balls, fudge and more. keep reading →

Christmas tree is an icon of celebration. Christmas decorations are never complete without a well ornamented Christmas tree. The kids and grownups are all fascinated by Christmas trees. Almost everyone will have Christmas memories associated... keep reading →

When decorating a Christmas tree, you'll find that it really becomes a challenge to create a tree that is going to be pleasing to the eye versus a complete eye sore. You want a Christmas tree that will... keep reading →

Decorating your home at Christmas is one of life's great pleasures. But when you bring in the holly and ivy do you think of the traditions and legends surrounding these two evergreen plants? Travel back into our past to see why holly and ivy are so popular at Christmas keep reading →

St Lucia’s Day is celebrated not only in homes but also in school, offices, hospitals nursing homes and factories which often hold their pre-Christmas parties on December 13th. keep reading →

An appealing menu for the holidays, particularly for Christmas Eve Christmas Day often include the following Mexican recipes with a little zing... keep reading →

Classic Christmas Movies reviewed in this hub: White Christmas, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Gathering, The Homecoming- A Christmas Story, A Christmas Story, A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Miracle on 34th Street. keep reading →

A Christmas tree topper is pretty simple; it's a Christmas decoration that goes on top of the tree. There are many different options that you can choose from ranging from the traditional angel or star to Star Wars characters, Santa Claus, and... keep reading →

So many times we have our traditions especially around the holidays and we never think of why do them.  Christmas is coming soon and we begin to unpack our traditional decorations.  They are memorable.  They are fragrant.  They are beautiful. ... keep reading →

All alone on Christmas? Everybody has someone to celebrate Christmas with except for you right? OK, no one is saying that being alone on Christmas is easy, but with a few simple tips you can a wonderful Christmas alone. keep reading →

Although Christmas is perceived to be a time of peace and happiness for families, stress, debt and alcohol levels can create an unhappy alliance. Over the holiday period cracks may appear in family relationships particularly for individuals not used to spending a lot of time together. keep reading →

Need some unique Christmas gift ideas? Read and shop. keep reading →

On this economic downturn to have a yard full of gorgeous Christmas decorations seem pretty hard. It's hard maybe, but it is not impossible. The Christmas yard decoration is one of special thing you could do... keep reading →

Pointsettia, the Star that bloomed in Love. keep reading →

After being a Secret Santa, Secret Sister, Secret Buddy, and a Secret Friend at work, at church, and in various groups of which I have been a part over the years, I can attest to the difficulty of finding a unique gift to suit the person whose name you have drawn. If you don't know that person at all well, it can be downright frustrating to find the perfect personalized Secret Santa gift for the man or woman on your Christmas gift list. keep reading →

Here is a quick guide for your company's Christmas parties, ideas which you will love. keep reading →

another one I thought I would include, thanks!

http://hubpages.com/hub/A-Short-Christmas-Story-Ma

Christmas parties can be fun if you have the chance to dress up. Here are our superhero costumes plus the games we played. keep reading →

Three family fruitcake recipes and "fruitcake cookies". Bonus- the best commercial fruitcake I’ve found. keep reading →

Are you like me?Getting on in years I may be, but I still love PANTOMIME.From those amateurish Pantos of my childhood, that were held each year in my local Church-hall to the more flamboyant and expensive offerings in the Theatre, Pantomimes are fun.Despite being traditional they have moved with the times. Pantos often include popular entertainers, whilst the basic story may have a modern twist and there are even saucy adult Pantos, featuring raucous comedians, these days. keep reading →

Santa Claus fact or fable? It depends on who or whom one would ask.... keep reading →

While a great number of fascinating Hubs have been written about this week's HubMob topic of Christmas, the three about Christmas in the Philippines - Merry Christmas from the Philippines by maudine_05 How We Celebrate Christmas in the... keep reading →

Christmas around the world is such an exciting theme as there are so many different countries on our wonderful planet and it's fun to learn how other countries celebrate this special time of year. keep reading →

Christmas or Natal in my language is the day when Jesus Christ was born. For me, Christ is not just a Wise-man, a Phrophet, Guru, a Healer, a Good Guy, etc For me, Christ is The Lord God, my private Messiah,... keep reading →

I recently posted my hub about Christmas without Santa here -

http://hubpages.com/hub/A-Christmas-Without-Santa

This was the best Christmas our family has had!

 A cookie exchange can be a great reason to get a group of people together or an activity for a group that already meets together on a regular basis. If you want to host a cookie exchange this holiday season,... keep reading →

Give our planet a gift this Christmas by purchasing eco-friendly Christmas gifts and save money at the same time, all while still having a truly special Christmas season. keep reading →

I've a friend that is half Romanian in ancestry and she has visited the old country. Customs and foods were different there, but she enjoyed new experiences and visiting with cousins. Transylvania is a beautiful place at Christmastime. keep reading →

Cracker is a cardboard tube covered in a brightly colored twist of paper, creates a small explosive 'pop' produced by a narrow strip of chemically impregnated paper. Invented by Tom Smith,from London in 1847. Crackers are often pulled before or after Christmas dinner or at parties. keep reading →

  Christmas has always been a special holiday for me. Even as a nurse, aware that every year there will likely be an early rising to watch the kids get stockings then off to work for me. Once at work, it... keep reading →

We will start with a timeless classic, Its A Wonderful Life. Sure this film is rather dated, as far as scenery and sentiment goes, but it still has a heartwarming Christmas message. Made in 1946 and starring James Stewart this film has bucket loads of seasonal cheer. We follow George Bailey, played by Stewart, as, with the help of an aspiring angel Clarence, George finally sees how big a life he has really had keep reading →

Gingerbread cookies were never my favorite cookie until my oldest daughter made this recipe. She had been wanting to make some original gingerbread men cookies, so she searched till she found the recipe. I was amazed at how delicious they were! I... keep reading →

One of the things I enjoy the most about Christmas is the holiday decorations. Although I enjoy making swags, I must admit that hand-crafting a personalized Christmas wreath for someone special is the absolute tops. I enjoy selecting the perfect ornaments to suit their personality with ribbons in just the right color combinations to suit their decor. keep reading →

Be prepared to go hungry! This hub features the 10 top favorite Christmas foods in the Philippines. keep reading →

Here are Christmas decorating tips that you can use and easy on the budget too. keep reading →

Indian Christian households begin their festivities a month before Christmas. Houses are painted anew, interiors get a facelift,new clothes are bought for every member of the family and servants. Tailors are in great demand at this time of year as... keep reading →

This week's HubMob is a world tour. Read about Holiday traditions, decorations, celebrations and products from all over the globe, here in our Christmas Around the World HubMob. There were so many parts, we had to add this hub to mix, this is part 2. keep reading →

Here are some tidbits for choosing great holiday gifts that will help to make shopping a little easier. I believe it would be hard to find anyone who could truly say that they’ve never received a bad gift... keep reading →

There is something so sweet about Christmas pageants. I adore watching little children tell the age-old Christmas story of the birth of Baby Jesus. The scent of the Christmas candles, the earnest young shepherds "tending their sheep", the herald angel lisping out her message of glad tidings at every school Christmas play, and every church Christmas pageant... keep reading →

Christmas is close and with it comes many of the misconceptions and heated debates. One of which is almost always whether or not it is the day of Jesus’ birth. Let’s resolve that now. It is not the... keep reading →

This week's HubMob is a world tour. Read about Holiday traditions, decorations, celebrations and products from all over the globe, here in our Christmas Around the World HubMob. keep reading →

A New York Christmas is uniquely special with beautiful Christmas trees, Christmas window displays, and Christmas shows. keep reading →

Preparations for a special Christmas day

Christmas markets in France are a unique experience. Find here about French Christmas markets in the Centre region. keep reading →

Every year children all over the world to write letters to Santa. Some leave them in their shoes, for Sinter Klaus or Père Noel to find on Christmas Eve, some leave notes pinned to the Christmas stockings that adorn the mantle above the fireplace. Some children write letters to jolly old Saint Nicholas, or address themselves to Santa's Workshop in care of the North Pole. keep reading →

nascar, collectibles, memorabilia, nascar merchandise, My friend's fella is a Nascar aficionado - drawn to Nascar racing collectibles like the proverbial moth to the flame. Their walls are adorned with Nascar posters and framed photos of his favorite drivers. He built a special cupboard, complete with a mannequin, to properly display his full set of Dale Earnhardt Jr. racing gear. The display case she is giving him for Christmas to house his collection of Nascar diecast cars will fit perfectly.. keep reading →

Having been married for nearly 37 years we have had various Christmas trees over the years. Sometimes the smallest tree can be the most memorable. This was certainly true of our childhood Christmas Tree Tiny and unpretentious it may have been but it still has a special place in my Christmas memories half a century later. Artificial and Real Christmas Trees are both great in their own ways but.... keep reading →

Christmas Cribs and Crib Figurines Christmas Crib Figurines and Pasturi are fun to make. I have made one set so far of small stand alone statues or figurines measuring roughly 5 inches in height, sometimes a... keep reading →

Benefits of artificial christmas trees and real christmas trees. It is easy to find American made artificial trees. Storage and maintenance of christmas trees. keep reading →

The wreath is pretty much a traditional Christmas decoration that is popular to hang up on the door. The tradition of hanging a wreath for the holidays has been traced back to the Roman times, when the Romans... keep reading →

The best Christmas Gift anyone can give this and every Christmas is to donate a toy to a needy cause. We are all so busy planning our Christmas that we tend to forget about those less fortunate than we are. keep reading →

The parents were tossing and turning around in their beds, while memories of bad gifts swam through their heads... What was the worst gift you ever got? While researching for this article, I found some hilarious examples, like a pack of Kool-aid... keep reading →

Before you run out and load up on gourmet chocolates and chocolate gift baskets, consider the alternative. Homemade fudge and Christmas treats let them know that you not only cared enough to give the very best, but also that you gave of your time, energy and creativity to gift them with your best. keep reading →

I love the Christmas season!  It’s the perfect opportunity to spread some Christmas cheer and show some Christmas spirit. Spread some Christmas cheer with a good deed for each day in December which will help make the world a better place, the epitome of the Christmas spirit. keep reading →

Christmas is an Eve to celebrate and exchange gifts. A gift becomes more significant when it is to be presented to a college student as it is a little bit hard to buy gifts for them. Christmas gifts for college students range from lovely teddy... keep reading →

Christmas means lights, food, friends, music and movies and so much more. The food does not really matter, it is the convivial atmosphere within which the meal is served that matters. The lights, candles do a fine job at providing the soft but... keep reading →

I could have named this hub I'm Dreaming of a Black and White Christmas but despite being terribly clever, I doubt whether it would have gotten the message across. So I'll just keep the title as is and move on to the review. keep reading →

Is it possible for Americans to actually celebrate Christmas anymore? There seem to be so many people around who complain about any public display of religion, and our schools, neighborhoods and communities... keep reading →

Christmas animated classics reviewed: Rudolph the Red Nosed Raindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Frosty the Snowman, The Little Drummer Boy, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas and Mr. Magoo Christmas Carol. keep reading →

Christmas Gifts in a Jar are fun, unique and an economical gift to give. Gifts in a jar are great gifts for anyone in your family, your friends, teachers, Sunday school teachers and those hard to buy for... keep reading →

“No Christmas this year,” may be on the lips of many more families than usual this year. As the holiday seasons began many are still unemployed and unsure of how soon jobs will reappear and life will begin... keep reading →

As an Indian myself, Christmas season let alone Christmas brings a feeling of happiness & excitement in me. Even though India is a Hindu majority country, all Indians irrespective of caste or creed celebrate Christmas in some way or the other. ... keep reading →

My favorite food, movies, plays, concerts and festivals of Christmas and the Holidays. keep reading →

Great gift ideas for college students are easy to come by.  Purchasing their gifts online is easy, fast and works great, especially if you need to ship it directly to their dorm or their housing on or... keep reading →

Having grown up in New England and experiencing many a white Christmas, it was hard for me to really enjoy Christmas in Florida.  Christmas is synonymous with snow, cold weather, sipping hot chocolate by the... keep reading →

As most of the world realizes by now, America is the land of the consumer.  We even have our own holiday called Black Friday.  It is not necessarily an evil holiday despite its menacing name.  In fact, it is the official start of the Christmas... keep reading →

If you will be be in Sydney during the Christmas Season, don't forget to visit Martin Place and see this giant Christmas Tree!!!! keep reading →

Cyber Monday is the Online retail version of Black Friday. This year Cyber Monday falls on November 30. Cyber Monday always falls on the Monday following Thanksgiving. What a great idea, Christmas shopping... keep reading →

Christmas is supposed to be a time of festivities. Christmas Carols usually have a happy tune; with all the jingle bells and rapapampam in the airwaves during holidays; the sentimental Christmas songs are also extensive during these days. Why so?... keep reading →

Well I am an army brat and we have had Christmas all over the East coast.  I do not enjoy this one bit though.  We’ve been some really cool places, my aunt used to be EXTREAMLY high up in HUD so we... keep reading →

Christmas is the best time to choose the green market place to do our Christmas shopping. I can't think of anything more meaningful than giving ecco friendly and socially conscious gifts to our friends and loved ones.In so doing we heal ourselves as we help the planet recover a little.For, what is good for the planet is good for us and what is good for us is good for the planet keep reading →

Christmas comes on the 25th of December. This is the day when Jesus Christ is believed to be born. What year was Jesus born? This is really simple; just count back the calendar year that you are in. It is interesting to know that AD stands for Anno... keep reading →

Christmas has always been well celebrated and much -awaited in my native country- the Philippines.Decorations usually starts as soon as the "ber" months;it could be as early as September or October. You can... keep reading →

Celebrate Christmas by buying Christmas gift baskets from Amazon.com. This hub features some of these Christmas gift baskets. keep reading →

When choosing a live Christmas tree, you want to make sure that you have all of your measurements just right. You want to make sure that before you leave the house you know exactly where you're going to... keep reading →

I was brought up into a 'Religious home'. My brother and I were taught that nobody knew when Jesus was born so we don't celebrate Christmas (I always thought that was just a cop out, because they just... keep reading →