Christmas Printer

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree:  the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.   Burton Hillis Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.   Laura Ingalls Wilder It [...]

Advent calendars are a Christmas tradition that date back a fair few decades and which have become an icon of December in modern times.  It is thought that they date back to Germany in the 1800s and gradually spread across Europe as their popularity became apparent.  Chocolate calendars are thought to be more of a [...]

This year you have decided to send out a holiday photo card.  Not only will it keep the aunties and uncles happy but it will sit well on the mantle in the houses of your friends and family.  These are particularly popular if you are sending them to those you have not caught up with [...]

One small way in which to have a “green” Christmas involves a traditional symbol of the holiday, The Christmas tree.  It is mind boggling when you think of the number of households each year, in the U.S. and abroad, that decorate a tree.  I have absolutely no concept of the numbers of trees involved in [...]

Christmas is such a heart-warming, festive time of year, and one in which we do much to decorate our homes to match the spirit of the holidays.  We need to be well-aware, however, of the real dangers that this decorating may pose for our young children.  Many hazards exist, and I will just mention a [...]

Christmas is my very favorite holiday.  I look forward to it each year and try to make it as special for my children as my parents did for me.  In recent years, however, there seems to be some agitation between various religious groups surrounding the holiday. When I was Director of Marketing for a nonprofit [...]

Always give Christmas trees a fresh cut before bringing them in the house.  Remove at least an inch from the bottom, and be sure to cut straight across for maximum water retention. Drill a small hole in the bottom of the tree to increase water intake. Make sure your tree is kept in a reservoir [...]

Are you stuck in a yuletide rut?  Do a little research and spruce up the holidays with a different type of tree. Balsam Fir- Balsam Fir trees have short, flat, dark green needles.  They have a very strong fragrance that people associate with the holidays, and are the most common type of Christmas tree. Frasier [...]

We know.  The holidays are a busy time for everyone.  The shopping, the parties, it’s all very hectic.  However, it is important that you take the time to hand write all of your holiday cards.  At the top of the card, write the name of the recipients, and sign your name at the bottom.  Even [...]

As much as we love the holiday season, it may not be the healthiest time for many people.  Here are a few simple steps to stay happy and healthy this Christmas. Get plenty of sleep- Don’t stress out about shopping.  Start early and do as much as you can online to avoid the traffic and [...]