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Halloween Decorations
Decorating your home for Halloween can be as simple or complex as you like. In recent years, companies have created strings of lights that you can hang outside your home like Christmas lights, but in...
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Halloween Superstitions
On Halloween, a girl can divine the name of her future husband by paring an apple and tossing the peel over her shoulder. The peel will fall into the shape of the man’s initials. If a girl stands in...
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Harvest Festivals
Photo by Ethan Miller, Getty Images Harvest festivals are a wonderful way to enjoy the autumn season for those who do not celebrate Halloween for religious reasons, or who simply don’t like to be...
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Halloween Parties
Perhaps the easiest way to plan any party is to pick a theme and design your food, activities, favors, and decor around that central idea. If you have already chosen a theme for your Halloween...
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Halloween is Just Around the Corner!
All Hallow’s Eve is less than a week away, and if you haven’t started planning for the holiday, you may be in a panic right now wondering what costume you will wear, how you will decorate your house,...
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Trends for the 2012 Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a flurry of parties, family get-togethers, and fun events that beg for that special touch. But why break out the same old decorations you’ve been using...
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The History of Santa Claus: Saint Nicholas
Many people already know that the origins of Santa Claus date back to Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra (in present day Turkey); and that Clement C. Moore’s famous poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas”...
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The History of Santa Claus: Germanic & Dutch Traditions
In our previous article, we explored how the historical figure St. Nicholas became the basis for Santa Claus. However, Santa’s story is far from over. Many other cultures and traditions contributed to...
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The History of Santa Claus: Father Christmas & the Birth of the Modern Santa
In our previous articles, we have explored how the historical figure of St. Nicholas and the Germanic and Dutch folklore traditions have contributed to the history of Santa Claus. In our final...
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Personalized Cards Give That Special Touch
Right now, most people are gearing up for Valentine’s Day, preparing for that romantic holiday with their loved ones. Decadent chocolates, cute stuffed animals, and romantic dinners are all thoughtful...
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Fabulous Tips For Your Fright Night Fest!
Halloween is just a few weeks away, and if you haven’t started getting ready for the holiday yet, it’s time to kick your party planning into overdrive! Superhero costumes continue to be popular this...
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Halloween Delights Cookbook
For this fun and festive time of the year, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents a unique cookbook that is full of tasty and satisfying recipes. Inside are page after page of mouth-watering recipes...
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Karen Jean Matsko Hood's popular cookbook Halloween Delights is available for free on Kindle today! Grab a copy of this fabulous cookbook that has been called "a treasure trove of spooky recipes" and...
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Personalized Poems Make the Perfect Christmas Gift!
This holiday season, give a gift that will be treasured for a lifetime: a personalized poem by Karen Jean Matsko Hood. Affordable on any budget, your personalized poem can be anything you want: fun and...
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Capture the Spirit of the Season
Author: Fagles Source: Wikimedia Commons Christmas is a joyous time full of generous giving, goodwill toward all people, and the cheerful sights, scents, and flavors of the holiday season. What better...
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Christmas Delights Cookbook
For this very merry time of year, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents a unique cookbook that is full of tasty and satisfying recipes designed around the themes, colors, and traditions of Christmas....
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My Holiday Memories Scrapbook Brings Christmas Memories to Life!
This is the fifth scrapbook in Whispering Pine Press‘s Children’s Scrapbook Series and is especially designed for children to help them to remember their unique and joyful adventures through life....
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Halloween Decorations
Decorating your home for Halloween can be as simple or complex as you like. In recent years, companies have created strings of lights that you can hang outside your home like Christmas lights, but in...
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Halloween Superstitions
On Halloween, a girl can divine the name of her future husband by paring an apple and tossing the peel over her shoulder. The peel will fall into the shape of the man’s initials. If a girl stands in...
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Harvest Festivals
Photo by Ethan Miller, Getty Images Harvest festivals are a wonderful way to enjoy the autumn season for those who do not celebrate Halloween for religious reasons, or who simply don’t like to be...
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