http://factoidz.com/experts-in/christmas/ christmas articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/how-to-have-the-best-christmas-ever-during-a-down-economy/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-have-the-best-christmas-ever-during-a-down-economy/ I am small business owner in the construction industry and have been severely affected by the recent downturn of the econiomy. Despite this I had one of my best Christmases ever this year. In 2001... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-have-the-best-christmas-ever-during-a-down-economy.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping/ This holiday season, consider a different type of gift wrapping for the special people in your life. It's very unique and allows you to personalize the package to suit the person receiving the gift. Here is the basic information that will help you create this special wrapping: First, purchase a r... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-personalize-your-gift-wrapping.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-snow-globes/ http://factoidz.com/diy-snow-globes/ Snow globes whether for the holiday or other occasions, are precious items and have been an admired craft for a long time. Snow globes represen... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-snow-globes.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas/ Looking for creative gift-wrapping ideas? Think about your audience (the person who will get the gift), the object inside, and what you have around the house. There are tons of ways to be creative in this area -- you just have to fi... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-gift-wrapping-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/christ-was-not-born-in-december/ http://factoidz.com/christ-was-not-born-in-december/ What is now known as Christmas has been more a universal celebration throughout time, a pantheist commemoration of the worship of nature.... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/christ-was-not-born-in-december.jpg http://factoidz.com/passing-holiday-family-traditions-to-our-children/ http://factoidz.com/passing-holiday-family-traditions-to-our-children/ Passing on family holiday customs and traditions to our kids is so important, but yet so often neglected and ultimately lost as our lives become more and more hectic this time of the year. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/passing-holiday-family-traditions-to-our-children.jpg http://factoidz.com/white-elephant-party-gift-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/white-elephant-party-gift-ideas/ The whole concept of a white-elephant party is that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” You bring one or more gift, according to the instructions of the host/hostess. The vast ma... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/white-elephant-party-gift-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/4-common-misconceptions-about-christmas/ http://factoidz.com/4-common-misconceptions-about-christmas/ Most of us are familiar with the Nativity scene. A stable with Joseph and Mary, three kings bearing gifts, some animals and a number of shepherds. But just how accurate is this image of the birth of Christ? Here are 4 common misconceptions about the Christmas Story. 1. It wasnâ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/4-common-misconceptions-about-christmas.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments/ Making your own Christmas ornaments can be fun and easy. Using your creativity and a little bit of effort, you can make simple ornaments for your tree. Playing Christmas music while you work, helps get you in the mood and stay focused. Just slip a CD into your PC and you're ready to begin. Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-your-own-creative-homemade-christmas-ornaments.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-diy-paper-christmas-snowflakes/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-diy-paper-christmas-snowflakes/ Looking for a fun activity that you can enjoy at home with the kids? Try making your own paper snowflake ornaments and decorations for the house! Any type of paper will work: construction paper, cooking foil, typing paper, gift wrap, comics, phone book pages...you are only limited to your imaginatio... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-diy-paper-christmas-snowflakes.jpg http://factoidz.com/inexpensive-diy-christmas-ornament-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/inexpensive-diy-christmas-ornament-ideas/ When it comes to Christmas decorations: I like to change my themes from year to year. I prefer to spend money on gifts instead of decorations. I prefer a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/inexpensive-diy-christmas-ornament-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-free-christmas-song-mp3-downloads/ http://factoidz.com/where-to-find-free-christmas-song-mp3-downloads/ Christmas is a special time of year for people of all ages. And what goes better with a holiday than music? No matter which search engine you use on today's Internet, you will find an amazing array of "free" downloadable Christmas music. But...they're not ALL truly free. The following websites have ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/where-to-find-free-christmas-song-mp3-downloads.jpg http://factoidz.com/ways-to-help-the-needy-this-christmas/ http://factoidz.com/ways-to-help-the-needy-this-christmas/ Holidays are a time for giving and sharing and reaching out to those in need. Due to various situations there are many people who won't get to have much of a Christmas. There are alot of women and children being forced to live in shelters for multiple reasons. There are several ways to volunteer and... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/ways-to-help-the-needy-this-christmas.jpg http://factoidz.com/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er/ http://factoidz.com/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er/ Are you looking for some original, meaningful, and easy-to-make Christmas gifts?  Here are some fun craft ideas that anyone, any age, can create.  Your friends and family will adore these hand-crafted Christmas gifts. Beaded Brace... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/creative-christmas-gift-ideas-for-the-diy-er.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-inexpensive-christmas-gifts-more-exciting-for-the-kids/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-make-inexpensive-christmas-gifts-more-exciting-for-the-kids/ As a rule kids are the most difficult to buy for during the Holidays. You may very well think you know exactly what they want but see by the look of disappointment on their faces you really didn't have a clue. Even when they go to great lengths to tell you exactly what they want sometimes itâ€... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-make-inexpensive-christmas-gifts-more-exciting-for-the-kids.jpg http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-christmas-lighting-options/ http://factoidz.com/energy-efficient-christmas-lighting-options/ With the cost of electrical energy rising daily and with the increasing concern over the impact that energy production has on the environment, it is time to switch to LED Christmas lighting technology. LEDs or Light Emitting Di... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/energy-efficient-christmas-lighting-options.jpg http://factoidz.com/inexpensive-stocking-stuffer-ideas/ http://factoidz.com/inexpensive-stocking-stuffer-ideas/ There are so many different things you can buy as stocking stuffers. Stocking stuffers make great presents. They are usually small and inexpensive. You can give most of this stuff as a regular gift or as a bonus stocking stuffer. Most ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/inexpensive-stocking-stuffer-ideas.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-host-a-chinese-auction-gift-exchange/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-host-a-chinese-auction-gift-exchange/ For years now, I’ve gathered with about a dozen other gals for an annual holiday gathering that has become everyone’s most anticipated social event of the season. (In fact, it’s a spinoff of one that went on for over 30 years and grew to such size that it required a rental space.) The ‘C... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-host-a-chinese-auction-gift-exchange.jpg http://factoidz.com/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations/ http://factoidz.com/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations/ Decorating for Christmas doesn't actually require ANY electricity to do well. One of the best things you can do is go to a tree farm to buy your Christmas Tree. Pick one that is a bit taller than you need, and use your saw to harvest the lower evergreen branches until the tree is a better height for... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/diy-old-fashioned-christmas-decorations.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-you-dont-have-to-spend-a-lot-to-give-a-lot-this-christmas/ http://factoidz.com/why-you-dont-have-to-spend-a-lot-to-give-a-lot-this-christmas/ Ahh, it's that time of year again. The temperatures are getting colder, holidays are getting nearer, and you're realizing you have a megalist of names on your Santa list. The days of having elves create perfectly wrapped presents are long gone but that doesn't necessarily mean you need to break the ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST christmas http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-you-dont-have-to-spend-a-lot-to-give-a-lot-this-christmas.jpg