Yes, it is happening. The end of Christmas is just around the corner. It has a been a interesting season that has been filled with many new and wondrous gifts. But as with all good things, they must come to an end. So here are a few last minute ideas until next year.

If there was a magic wand you could wave to make Christmas shopping easier, would you use it? Ha! Of course you would, unless you're one of those wackos who actually enjoys fighting unruly crowds and listening to saccharine music until your brain melts. You're not, are you?

Didn't think so. Well, it's probably too late for this Yuletide, but we've got a few suggestions that, if you put them in play next time, ought to save a little of your sanity and make you look a little more kindly on your fellow men. Peace on Earth, and all that. You might even save a little money, too.

Christmas, its a time for gathering together with family and a time for exchanging gifts. However for the little people in our lives there is usually only one thing on their minds - Santa. This icon of toy giving has captured the imagination of children around the world. If you're wondering how to keep the magic of Santa and the Christmas Spirit here are a couple of things that you can do.

Christmas gift wrapping and the holiday season are two items that often go hand in hand. But you may be asking yourself, "Do I really need to wrap all the gifts I give?" If you're wondering if there are some gifts you can skip wrapping, here are some rules of thumb to follow...

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...

If you have kids, you may have heard the words Wii Fit tossed around. Maybe the kids next door have one, or it appeared on your own children's Christmas lists, or you've seen them on TV. But what exactly are the darn things?

Each and every Christmas season thousands of travelers run into travel headaches. It's my job to help you avoid them. How can you travel this holiday season without running into the nightmare scenarios that legends are made of? By keeping the following tips in mind...

Each and every year at least one person we know makes a Christmas gift boo boo. Whether it be presenting a present unwrapped (no men, this is not okay) or re-gifting to someone who originally gave the gift being returned, humiliating moments are in abundance this time of year. Want to save yourself some embarrassment during the holiday season? Avoid these three Christmas gift faux paus.

Dollhouses, play kitchens, Barbie and Polly Pockets have been on lists of Christmas gifts for girls for many years. But in 2008, there are even more hi tech toys on these girlie lists.

I know that for some people this may sound like a dumb question, but you may be surprised at how many people find themselves committed to attending several Christmas parties and events. For those of us who have significant others, this is a yearly debate that has been going on for years. "I want to see my parents." and "I want to visit my Grandma." Sound familiar? What is the right way to handle it? Here is some advice.

There are many people, and I am one of them, that believe that the best Christmas gifts are the ones that you make yourself. Of course there are many who feel that the more money that is spent the better the gift will be. Who's right? To be fair however, there are merits to both lines of thinking.

There is one word that some etiquette mavens dread during the holiday season, and that word is re-gifting. Yes, my friends, it is the bane of proper holiday gift giving -- at least according to some. The question is, does the act of re-gifting really warrant such disdain and contempt? Absolutely not. You can re-gift in style, just keep the following in mind...

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...

Each and every year families everywhere step up to the table to have the age-old debate of real Christmas trees vs. artificial ones. Lines are drawn in the sand and family traditions are started. Which side of the divide do you fall on? If you're undecided, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Thanksgiving is going to be here before you know it, and that means it's time to plan your Black Friday shopping. If you're one of the many who take advantage of the deals to be had on this shopping holiday, you'll be happy to know this year will have an abundance of steals to choose from. Here are a few tips to help you navigate the deals.