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Let the games begin.
Around the world and documented in the blogosphere the war on Christmas 2007 has begun.
From the UK, comes this musing about whether or not the war starts a little earlier each year.
Here is a recent convert to atheism wondering if she’s selling out to Christians by celebrating Christmas.
Here is a sad [...]

Cooking large meals during the holiday season is basically a holiday tradition in many families. It is part of the fabric of a family. I can remember countless years of gathering the extended family around a large table (children at their own table of course), attempting to put aside the disagreements of the past [...]

You don’t have to work yourself into a frenzy to decorate your home for the holidays. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best and can help to reduce the stress level of major holidays. First of all, you don’t have to go run out and buy your
decorations the same year the holiday comes up [...]

News that Fergus Falls will hold a community Christmas tree lighting ceremony on the evening after Thanksgiving Day has switched on an interesting little debate on The Journal’s web site.
The topic at hand isn’t really whether the community tree lighting is a good idea. Most seem to think it is a fine plan, a [...]

Christmas brings out the best of passions in people. Some folks like to bake, some go crazy for decorating and others even wear Christmas colors all season to show their spirit. This week we’re thrilled to introduce you to George Nelson, a pioneer in celebrating Christmas online through his passion for old Christmas [...]

The ancient Aztecs considered the poinsettia to be a symbol of purity. Today, poinsettias are the most easily recognized flower symbolic of Christmas. Poinsettias are also known as the “Christmas flower” and “Mexican flame leaf.”
Poinsettias originally came from Mexico and Central America. According to legend, one day near Christmas a child who was too [...]

Muslims in Canada are speaking out about Christmas. And it is a subject they can hardly agree on.
A Canadian mosque has warned followers that wishing someone a Merry Christmas is like congratulating a murderer, reports the Toronto Star.
The e-mailed alert went out on the Khalid Bin Al-Walid mosque’s Internet message service on Christmas [...]

Christmas decorating doesn’t have to be a bank-breaking event. There are plenty of ways to create a warm and festive environment with limited resources. Begin by pulling out all the family favorites. Homemade ornaments made throughout the years are far more special than anything you could buy in the store. Display them on your [...]