Celebrating Christmas
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There is nothing like decorating a Christmas tree to start feeling that incomparable holidays rush. Holiday decorations are all about evoking the warmth and the cheer that the season brings throughout your home. Most Christmas tree decorations include the same elements, lights, garland, tinsel, and ornaments,...
If you want the Christmas spirit to fill every corner of your home you will have to pay special attention to decorating the house. During the holiday season, Christmas decorations and ornaments such as holly wreaths, fir branches and pinecones play a special role in interior decor. If you have a terrace...
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One of the most beloved traditions in special dinners and holiday events is giving a toast and clinking wine or champagne glasses together. This is often done for Christmas, when many people have gatherings with their nearest and dearest over fancy food and good wine or champagne.
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As the recycled Christmas trend becomes more and more popular, many look for inspirations such as how to decorate glass jars for Christmas. Decorating glass jars for Christmas is so easy, so cheap, and looks so chic that there is really no reason not to try it. In the OneHowTo.com article we will explain...
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The Christmas spirit infects everything and it's clear that in the business world, there is no exception. During the month of December, people behave in a more friendly way with colleagues. It's an appropriate time to strengthen ties so all Christmas office activities should help to promote warmth and...
Every December businesses and shops see their sales increase dramatically as people start cashing in their yearly savings. It is the spending season by excellence where people spend money on gifts, food, travel and decorations that often end up in the waste. It is a tradition for many families to go pick...
There is nothing that reminds people more of Christmas than a Christmas tree. Without a Christmas tree, where would Santa Claus leave all the gifts after coming down the fire place? Buying a Christmas tree marks the beginning of the holiday season and it has become an extended tradition to decorate the...
Perhaps the most well-known Santa Claus story is the tale of a white-bearded man dressed in a bold red suit who on the 24th of December leaves the North Pole and travels all around the world delivering gifts to children who are sleeping. On the following day, it is a Christmas tradition to wake up at the...
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Would you like to decorate the Christmas tree with original and creative decorations? On OneHowTo we bring you a very simple and fun way to make the house shine bright over the Christmas season. Let's make Christmas paper baubles with newspaper. The result is simply surprising. Try making them to complete...
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A snow globe is certainly one of the most typical Christmas decorations, an object that both children and adults love to admire. So if we want a Christmas decoration with style this item must not be overlooked. But why spend money on an expensive product when you can easily make a homemade snow globe yourself...
During the winter season the temperatures tend to drop dramatically, the roads will end up filled up with snow and the days will surely be shorter. It is the perfect cocktail to want to spend more time at home. On those days when you can’t go outside you can still get into the holiday spirit by making handmade...
Christmas is traditionally a Christian festival, and in many countries around the world, the main focus is on celebrating with friends and family, exchanging gifts and indulging in good food, drinks and company. But each country does things differently, and many countries have their own unusual Christmas traditions....
When it comes to buying Christmas presents, there is always someone who is probably the most difficult to buy presents for; you guessed it - teenagers! Even worse than your in-laws or your girlfriend, teenage boys can be especially tricky to buy gifts for, as they won't necessarily be interested in the...
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Christmas is getting closer and closer, and it's normal to feel curiosity to know what your parents, spouse or relatives have got you for Christmas, may it be because you want to know what kind of present to buy in return, to know what to expect when you open the present or simply because you don't want to wait...
During the holiday season, decorating with mistletoe and exchanging a kiss under the mistletoe Christmas decorations is a tradition that our grandparents will remember and a Christmas tradition which continues to this day. But why do we kiss under the mistletoe and where did this seasonal tradition originate?...
If this year you would like to break with tradition and celebrate Christmas as a couple, there are many ideas that you can take inspiration from for a Christmas filled with romance and passion. At oneHOWTO we give you some ideas to celebrate Christmas as a couple ranging from decorating your home and...
Everyone wants to have the best Christmas tree in the neighborhood. There are so many types of lights and decorations, that it can be a challenge to decorate your tree so that it looks professional. If you are having trouble putting just the right touches on your Christmas tree, don't worry - oneHOWTO can...
As much as we try, you can't schedule romantic feelings. The heart wants what it wants when it wants. If this means you're start dating a boy just before Christmas you have a decision to make: do I get him a gift? It may be so early in the relationship, it might make it look like you are a little too...
The history of Christmas in France has been a sometimes controversial one. With the French Revolution (1789 - 1799), Republicans imposed a ban on all religious festivals, including Christmas, and even introduced their own secular calendar. For many children the idea of Christmas being cancelled is a nightmare,...
With Christmas right around the corner, there are many simple crafts ideas that you can do with your children to make some homemade decorations and get them in the Christmas spirit while encouraging their creativity. One of these crafts is making a Santa Claus doll. In this article, OneHowTo will show you...
Part of celebrating Christmas includes filling the stockings of your loved ones with gifts and hanging them on the mantle. Filling stockings can be a lot of fun, but it can also be difficult to try and find good "stocking fillers" for all your family. But don't fear, OneHowTo is here to give you a few...
For many, Christmas is a time to overindulge. This means food, presents, company and, for some, drinking a little more than they like. Others have reasons they don't want to drink alcoholic beverages at Christmas time. This can be a lifestyle choice or simply a practical consideration when it comes to...
Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Many people celebrate Christmas in different ways, whether it is because of the children that they have in their lives just as a way to be closer to their families, and of course for Christians it represents one of the most important religious...
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Do you want to host Christmas lunch or dinner at your home and would like to give your Christmas table a special touch? Would you like to make your own napkin rings in an easy and inexpensive way? You'll only need pieces of corrugated cardboard and a few minutes of your time. If you follow these steps,...
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Christmas is about spending time with family, sharing in long standing traditions and making... only kidding; it's about presents! Presents are what make children happy until they realize the disappointing inevitability of adult life, so why not let them get excited. Unfortunately, this excitement can...
Christmas is a time to share next to our loved ones, but it's also the season of the year in which we spend the most. Malls are full of people looking for the perfect gift, houses around the whole World are lit with Christmas lights, food fills houses; that's why its a good moment to remember we can spend...
Christmas marks the birth celebration of Lord Jesus Christ and is celebrated across the world including in India. Christmas is a national holiday in India, and the biggest festival for the Christian community. In countries across Europe and North America, Christmas is a major holiday season and many people...
During Christmas, many people are accustomed to decorating their homes with endless ornaments typical of the holiday season, from candles to holly wreaths. But have you ever wondered what these Christmas ornaments mean?
Each ornament symbolizes something: Home protection, good luck, the unity of the...
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Christmas arrives: a period for gathering with family and friends, but also a period where shopping and gifts occupy much of our thoughts and time. This is because we want to get the perfect gift for the girl we love. This is not an easy task but we need to stay focused and not lose track; there are many...
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If you have many large plastic bottles around the house and do not know what to do with them you can always put them to good use in craft activities. Here we show how to make a Christmas tree. It is easy to do and the necessary equipment you will likely already have at home. If you want to know how to make a...
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Christmas is a time of year that is present both inside and outside of the home. The streets and shops are decorated to show and add to the holiday spirit. Houses also boast outdoors decorations, so you will not want to forget to decorate a balcony for Christmas. To make this task easier we present...
Christmas is a time where the house is adorned with typical Christmas objects and decorations. Figures of Santa Claus, the Christmas tree and various decorative objects are scattered around the corners of the house. At OneHowTo we believe in having an ecological Christmas so we suggest decorating with...
The crisis sharpens wit, especially during the holidays. If you also want to decorate the house in an original way, but without spending much money, crafts and recycling are the perfect solution. Do not know where to start? Need help? In OneHowTo we help you decorate for Christmas with some very creative...
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Christmas is a time when we celebrate with family and friends and often have guests in our home. It is also a tradition to decorate our home at Christmas but this can be expensive at a time when our wallets are already a little stretched. However, you do not have to spend a lot of money to make your...
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Christmas is a religious celebration that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Each country, village and home celebrates it in their own ways, according to culture, customs and traditions. In the United States, Christmas celebrations start in November, right after Thanksgiving day, which is celebrated...
Like in any part of the Christian world, Mexico celebrates Christmas full of religious events to commemorate the birth of God. But it's very different from other countries, Mexico bases its celebrations on a series of customs and traditions of their own that make their Christmas very special and different...
Buying Christmas presents for anyone can be difficult. You want to get the right thing for the right person and this can involve deep thought and reflection. However, when buying for your in-laws, there is an added element of concern. These people birthed and raised your significant other and you want...
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The Nativity Scene represents the birth of Jesus, which originated the Christmas celebrations. In most Catholic homes, all the house is decorated with Christmas decorations and the Nativity, that is usually set up in early December. The tradition says that the members of the household have to set up and give...
When it's time to decorate our house for Christmas, there are several ideas to make decorations and many of them are quite cheap, like the one we propose today: making pine cone Christmas decorations. Making your own Christmas decorations from recycled items is a great way to actively contribute to keeping...
Thanks to the historical influence of Christianity, many countries in Europe and the Americas celebrate Christmas, even if those who celebrate don't identify as Christians. Although the holiday has the word 'Christ' in it, its origins come from many disparate places including pagan religions. As traditional...
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The holiday season can unfortunately be quite a stressful time so its important to find time and space to relax. But how can this be affected by your Christmas decorations at home? By decorating rooms and spaces in your home following Feng Shui design philosophy.
By following Feng Shui principles when...
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