Christmas

Santa Con

March 5, 2012 Christmas

Christmas is comprised of many things. Families setting aside their busy schedules and sitting down. A sweating ham resting on a platter sitting on the table top. Wrapped gifts. And, of course, the bringer of those gifts, Santa Claus. However, for some people, Santa Claus doesn’t only make an appearance when the days become short [...]

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Iconic Christmas Films

December 21, 2010 Christmas

Everyone has that tradition that they follow every year. For some, like myself, it involves crowding around the television with family and watching their favorite holiday movie under comfortable blankets. And seeing as there is no shortage of Christmas movies out there, the hardest part comes down to picking which one to watch. What always [...]

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Mrs. Claus: From Dutiful Wife to Spunky Modern Sidekick

December 15, 2010 Christmas
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Although our modern Santa Claus had a long evolution from the 3rd century bishop, Saint Nicolas, to the secular, jolly old elf of the 21st century, Mrs. Santa Claus seems to have sprung to life unexpectedly. Not based on myth or tradition, she simply appears at Santa’s side in popular writings by American authors in [...]

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Brighten the Season with the Perfect Music for Your Christmas Party

December 13, 2010 Christmas

You want your Christmas party to be a hit, and picking just the right music can help set the mood, whether your party is a subdued, formal event, a casual gathering of friends, or a raucous party. With the wide variety of Christmas music out there, there is no need to rely on the same [...]

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Santa

December 7, 2010 Christmas
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Ho, Ho, Ho! The familiar  figure of a jolly Santa Claus is everywhere during Christmas time: on Christmas cards, ubiquitously used in advertising, in film, and live in shopping malls and town squares. Who exactly is this character we all know and love, and where did he originate? The jolly old elf we all recognize [...]

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Enjoy Being a Christmas Elf

November 30, 2010 Christmas
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Christmas elves are seen as “Santa’s Helper” and today, you may find a traditional Elf Costume in green and red felt or you may find a more daring outfit for adult Christmas parties.  It is fun to check out the history of being a Christmas elf if you have not already studied it.  Here are [...]

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