Christmas Rants

How Much Christmas Decorating is Too Much?

We see it every year -- houses that have so many lights it is blinding, and others that don't have a single porch light on to light the way. It was this thought that got me to thinking about how do people decide what amount of decorating is enough. The answer to this question is often the result of several factors. Here are some points to ponder...

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Posted by Holiday Henry at 9:22 AM | Permalink

Are You Ready for This Year's Christmas Decorations?

No two houses are the same when it comes to Christmas decorations. Some of us put up a few strands of lights and call it a day while others of us go all out and buy the latest and greatest in the world of Christmas décor and make our house a grand display for the world to see. No matter which side of the line you fall on, you might be interested in which Christmas decorations are hot for 2008. Here's the list...

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Posted by Noel Jameson at 11:44 PM | Permalink

Find Out How to Store Your Christmas Wreaths

While you probably already have your Christmas wreath displayed, you might not know what to do with it once the season is over. If your Christmas wreath gets mangled every year when you store your Christmas wreath, it is time that you purchase a Christmas wreath storage container.

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Posted by Faith Juniper at 12:33 PM | Permalink

Do You Have an Angel Ornament on Your Tree This Year?

Do you have an angel ornament on your Christmas tree this year? The reason I ask is that because an angel ornament is perhaps one of the most popular Christmas tree ornaments ever. Many people place an angel ornament here and there strategically among the brightly colored Christmas balls and garland, and some people top their tree with a large angel ornament.

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Posted by Noel Jameson at 11:10 PM | Permalink

Christmas Decorating Ideas that Anyone Can Do

December is nearing, and you might be contemplating Christmas decorating ideas. Below are some easy Christmas decorating ideas to keep in mind that will make your home inviting but are super easy to do.

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Posted by Holiday Henry at 11:49 PM | Permalink

Christmas Clip Art is Very Versatile

So you're not Martha Stewart. That doesn't mean you can't make awesome Christmas supplies. Believe it or not, you don’t need to be that crafty to make decorative Christmas items. Christmas clip art is a great way to have decorative designs to adorn almost any surface.

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Posted by Faith Juniper at 9:08 PM | Permalink

Christmas Wreaths are an Integral Part of Holiday Decorating

During the Christmas holiday, your home would not be complete without Christmas wreaths. I shouldn’t even have to mention it, but it seems that prominently displaying Christmas wreaths is a bit of a dying art. Are you one of the many who are letting the tradition of Christmas wreaths die? It's time to spark a fire under the tradition of Christmas wreaths once again!

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Posted by Holiday Henry at 8:46 AM | Permalink

Numerous Ways to Incorporate Holiday Ornaments into Your Gift Giving

No Christmas season would be complete without holiday ornaments. Holiday ornaments add a festive touch to any home, but that’s not all they’re good for. Everyone who celebrates Christmas appreciates unique and beautiful holiday ornaments, and because of this, they also make great Christmas gifts.

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Posted by Noel Jameson at 12:41 AM | Permalink

Let’s Get Out Those Christmas Decorations!

With Christmas approaching, you might want to give some thought to getting out your holiday decorations. Think it’s too soon to get your Christmas decorations out? Better think twice! Christmas is just a few short months away and if you want to decorate in style this holiday season, it’s time to start planning.

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Posted by Noel Jameson at 2:44 AM | Permalink

How to Effectively Organize All Those Christmas Decorations

Organizing all those Christmas decorations can be a time-consuming task. I know Christmas is still over two months away, but once you pull out all those Christmas decorations it might be hard to put them away properly after the holidays. Why? Because, if you’re like me, they get tucked away in no particular order. Don’t believe me? See just how hard last year’s “organizational efforts” make this year’s tree trimming. If you want to enjoy next year’s holiday season and not fear the tree trimming with dreaded anticipation, then it’s time to organize those Christmas decorations once and for all.

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Posted by Faith Juniper at 1:10 AM | Permalink

Make sure your Christmas decorations are honorable.

Hi everyone, it’s Faith. I want to talk to you about Christmas decorations.

I personally think any Christmas decorations you use should tie in with the reason for the season -- not just snowmen, Santa Clause and reindeer.

Our next door neighbors have a huge gingerbread house that they put out on their lawn each and every year whereas our Christmas decorations include a nativity set, a giant cross and about a half a dozen angels. If we’re celebrating Christmas and using Christmas decorations to show our enthusiasm for the season, shouldn’t we do it right?

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Posted by Faith Juniper at 9:25 AM | Permalink