A Collection of the Best Christmas Holiday Resources
We’ve all received a gift that we donated to charity or stored in the garage almost as soon as we unwrapped it. We get sweaters we don’t wear, books we don’t read, and ornamental objects that clash with our décor. A traditional gift is always a safe choice, but a quirky gift can make someone [...]
Christmas is always a special time of year, but Christmas in Ireland is even more so, because of the unique traditions and customs some of which go back to around 4000 B.C. It is possible that many of these have survived through to modern times because they originate from when the Gaelic culture and religion [...]
So I need a gift for my man. We’ve been together a few years now but he’s really special to me and I need him to know it – it’s too easy to take each other for granted. I don’t know about you but with household bills and kids’ clothes and stuff it sucks having [...]
Every year TV chefs come up with new ideas for the Christmas Lunch, and we lap these up, willing to try anything that will add an extra sparkle to our turkey and make this year’s feast the best one yet. However not all are successful, sometimes tradition is best, and as chefs search for new [...]
Christmas has long been my favorite holiday. When I was a kid, it was – no surprise – solely because I got presents. As an adult, late December is when my younger brother, Michael, comes home for a visit. For about two weeks each year, my parents and I are reunited with our fourth family [...]
In 2009 the amount was $41.2 billion. Last year saw impressive growth, moving up to $45 billion. That’s almost a $4 billion increase in a single calendar year. It may sound like Wall Street employee bonus checks, but this is the amount of money Americans spent at retailers on the four-day Black Friday weekend, which [...]
As we all know, Christmas is a time for giving and like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Personally I love to give, but loath the fact that I can’t come up with inspired presents for my loved ones. I want to give something that will delight them, but instead I always [...]
“Christmas is getting nearer, the goose is getting fat, who’d have thought the gander would’ve done a thing like that”, was a message a friend put in my Christmas card last year and it made me laugh, yet think, how do you pick the perfect card for people? We all know that when it comes [...]
Shopping around Christmas is a nightmare. The shops are full, the queues are big, the stocks are low, the prices are inflated and the weather is cold. Why bother with the grief? Well guess what, you don’t have to! You may already be internet savvy and know the all the wonders of hassle-free online shopping [...]
Christmas is a magical time, conjuring up images of roaring fires, picturesque snow scenes and celebrations with loved ones. As children, the excitement over the pile of shiny gift wrapped boxes under the Christmas tree prevented us from getting to sleep on Christmas Eve. As adults, we often lose sleep over creating the perfect day [...]
Not all outdoor Christmas decorations have to be draped in strings of light. You can use props and other non-electrical decor to adorn the facade and lawn, with equal or better effect. While strings of light are a beautiful and easy way to make your house stand out, they aren’t the only option available when [...]
Take the stress out of shopping for gifts this Christmas! Here are some great ideas to help you surprise your friends and family with perfect, unique gifts they will love – and you won’t even have to fight through the Christmas rush or crowds to get them. 1. Gift Baskets Not only are these a [...]
