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The Twelve Songs of Christmas: Surprising Secrets of the Season's Most Popular Tunes
Recording artist and commercial music composer Scott G (The G-Man) presents some little-known facts about the most familiar and famous holiday music of all time.
Choosing a Unique Halloween Costume
Are you one of those people who absolutely love Halloween, but is always on the lookout for a costume that stands out from the crowd? Do you adore finding a costume that no one else has and will be a huge hit at your Halloween party? Hunting down the perfect costume is a big part of the fun for some
How to Make a Popcorn Wall
Popcorn textured walls and ceilings were common in the 1960s and 70s and complement homes with retro décor. Despite the problems associated with maintaining popcorn walls, the textured surface is practical in absorbing noise and masking small imperfections in a wall's surface. You can purchas
Things About November
November is the 11th month of the Georgian Calendar. However, it was once known as the ninth month of the Roman calendar. The word "November" originates of the Roman term "novem" meaning nine. Over the years, November has been frequently associated with celebrations and festivals that reflect the b
Video: How to Make Spider Legs Out of Pipe Cleaners
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Now we have our 8 legs. He looks like a rather flat spider, so now we want to shape our legs. It's nice to put the front legs here. If you end up with uneven legs you can just trim it off. If you just take your finger and your thumb and you bend just a little bit on...
October Party Food Ideas
After a hot summer, the brisk, cool, fall weather of October whets your appetite for hearty meals and snacks, and brings a festive air as Halloween and Thanksgiving draw near. October party foods should reflect the bounty and color of the season, and be touched with a bit of fun for the coming misch
Importance of Easter Lilies
Every holiday has its own traditions, and often plants and flowers are part of the beloved customs that are passed through generations. Among Easter traditions like eggs and baskets full of candies wrapped in colorful foil, the Easter lily stands as the flower representative of this season and holid
Homemade Halloween Elf Costumes
Dressing up as an elf for Halloween is a suitable idea for any age. You can make an elf costume with inexpensive materials from any fabric store. Making an elf costume at home will not require much sewing, and you can customize your costume however you want.
My Most Memorable Christmas
We've had countless Christmas Eve's and Christmas Mornings and Christmas dinner celebrations with our family. I love the decorations and Christmas music. It was such fun to enjoy the holiday through the eyes of small children.
Easter Gifts for Grandparents
Easter gifts delight both young and old.easter #2 image by krynio from Fotolia.comGrandchildren hold important places in their hearts for grandparents. Take advantage of Easter's refreshing and vital celebrations to give your grandparents gifts to honor them. Gift seekers will find...
How to Make a Lottery Ticket Wreath for St. Patty's Day
Wreaths are a common decoration that can be tailored to fit any holiday. St Patrick's Day is associated with the color green and luck. Lottery tickets attached to a simple wreath provide decor for the holiday party. For gift giving, family and friends can test their luck by choosing and scratching t
How to Make Tiny Gift Boxes
As the saying goes, the best things come in small packages. You can make your own small package by fashioning a tiny box out of materials that can be found all around you, recycling something destined for the garbage into a clever and handmade package for a present. No matter the occasion for the gi
Halloween Costume Ideas That Are Unique and Sexy
Every year presents a challenge to choose a Halloween costume that is unique from everyone else's and makes a sexy impression. While many individuals choose to go as nurses, French maids, mermaids, witches and angels, think out of the box for a more interesting costume, such as a...
Easy Romantic Gifts
Create a scrapbook, filled with favorite photos, for an easy romantic gift.Ryan McVay/Photodisc/Getty ImagesGive your sweetheart a romantic gift to let her know just how much you appreciate and care for her. Remember that it's the thought that counts and not the size of the present. A...
Army Christmas Gifts
Honor a loved one serving with the Army by presenting an Army themed Christmas gift.Jupiterimages/Comstock/Getty ImagesPeople who have ties to the U.S. Army often love showing their pride. If you are shopping for someone with Army ties, consider an Army-related Christmas gift. You'll...
Don't Give Up on Holiday Greeting Cards
When November rolls around, just the thought of getting started on holiday greeting cards makes me groan. Not only is it about finding the time to do them, it's the cost. By the time you're done with cards, envelopes, photos and letters for each recipient, you can easily be into it for hun
How to Carve a Halloween Watermelon
Long before pumpkins took over as the Halloween carving vegetable of choice, early jack-o-lanterns in Ireland and Great Britain were carved out of any vegetables on hand, including turnips, beets and potatoes. In that sense, carving vegetables other than pumpkins for Halloween is actually quite trad
What Foods Are Associated With St. Patrick's Day?
Though there really was a St. Patrick in Ireland, the way St. Patrick's Day is commemorated today in many parts of the world-parades, festivals and green beer-is an American invention. Since the celebration is tinged with nostalgia for an idealized Irish way of life that may not have...
Plants in Commercial Planters For Valentine's Day
Flowers are very popular on holidays, especially during Valentine's day. Flowers can have different symbols such as love and friendship. Today though, flowers are not the only meaningful gift that we can give to someone for the Valentine's. Plants, for example, are gaining more popularity
Holiday Lodges in the Lake District - South Lakeland Lodges
If you're looking for the ultimate holiday home, look no further than one of the many holiday lodges in the Lake District in holiday parks operated by South Lakeland Lodges.