Holiday Articles

1). Halloween Pumpkin Carvings By : Sean Carter
Pumpkin carving is one of the most enjoyed and most looked-forward-to traditions of Halloween, as also of the entire season Autumn. Pumpkins of all shapes hit the market during this season, but you got to be a little mindful while buying pumpkins for your Halloween pumpkin carving. Pumpkins sometimes come in odd shapes which do not make good visuals after carving.
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2). Halloween Trivia By : Sean Carter
Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday in the US calendar after Christmas . Orange and black are Halloween colors because orange is the color of Fall, of harvest and black stands for death, decay and darkness. In the United States, Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars in one year. Black cats are believed to be witch's familiars who protected their powers.
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3). European Cities - Top Five To Visit By : David Sharpe
Paris Paris is the capital and largest city of France. A stylish, sophisticated and romantic city, it boasts many sights to see, such as Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe as well as some of Europe's best shops and restaurants. Located on the River Seine in the country's north, Paris maintains much of its traditional architecture, with hidden squares, churches, cathedrals and palaces mixing in well with more modern designs.
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4). Towns of south eastern Spain By : Robert Palmer
Almunecar Almunecar is known as the capital of the Costa Tropical and forms part of the province of Granada. The Costa Tropical is a less well known part of the coastline and is found between the Costa del Sol on the west and the Costa de Almeria to the east. There are some beautiful beaches along the coastline and a good selection of hotels, villas and apartments.
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5). Keep Your China Cabinet in Beautiful Condition By : Charles Kassotis
Don’t let dust, grime, or clutter detract from your cabinet’s beauty.
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6). Memorial Day Screensavers - The Spirit Of Patriotism By : CD Mohatta
Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States. This day all Americans remember the brave soldiers who gave their life for their country. Memorial Day screensavers can bring a great sense of gratitude and patriotism. Let us see how we can use them. Please look for the following in selecting Memorial Day Screensavers. Design - Avoid downloading three-dimensional screensavers.
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7). Getting Educated Trivia Quiz By : Deanna Mascle
1. In 1949, following the Communists' victory in the civil war between Communists and Nationalists, the Common Program establishes the right of all citizens to education and the responsibility of the state to provide it. In which country did this take place? A. Cuba B. China C. Japan D. Vietnam B. China QQ: How many people got that right? The year shouldn’t have left much room for doubt… 2.
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8). A traditional Swahili wedding Harusi: Here Comes The Bride! By : avoyages
As darkness sets on the island of Zanzibar, excited shouts, music and the ululating of women fills the air. Dressed in their most colourful and stylish outfits, donned with heavy gold bracelets and chains, their hands and feet decorated with flower patterns made from traditional henna, the women anxiously await the arrival of the star of the evening: the bride.
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9). The Ancient Beauty of Australia's Daintree Rainforest By : Joe Dallessandro
The Daintree is the largest tropical rainforest in Australia, and covers an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometres in North Queensland. It stretches from the Daintree River north to Cooktown and west to the Great Dividing Range, and is one of the most complex tropical rainforest ecosystems on earth. Its structural complexity and the diversity of its flora is unrivalled on the Australian continent.
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10). 10 Tips For Writing Your Christmas Letter By : Jennifer Carter
I love the holidays! I love baking, shopping, wrapping gifts, finding and decorating the Christmas tree, and, I love writing my Christmas letter and hearing from friends and relatives from all over the United States. Don't let writing your Christmas letter be a chore; here are some tips to make it fun. 10 Tips For Writing Your Christmas Letter 1. Write your Christmas letter with a friend, your spouse, or your sister.
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11). Teenagers and Holidays - Not Always an Easy Mix! By : Kathy Steinemann
Teenagers are adults-in-training. They crave independence, but they still require guidelines. Vacation planning can be a daunting task for any parent of adolescents. Make your job easier - involve your teenagers in the planning process. Arrange a family brainstorming session and decide on a holiday that everyone will enjoy. A vacation plan should take into consideration each teen's likes and dislikes.
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12). Stay Sane This Holiday Season: 7 Tips To Make Your Life Easier By : Gwendolyn A. Lee
The stress of the impending holiday season is enough to take an experienced host out of their Thanksgiving turkey, tryptophan-induced coma and turn them into a Christmas-crazed, Black Friday maniac. With these seven helpful hints, avoid the fervor of the masses and retain your sanity. 1. Delegate! Although hosting the perfect holiday celebration may feed your ego, it may also provide you with sleepless nights before the big event.
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13). Send Greetings For Better Communication By : CD Mohatta
Greetings are probably as old as the civilization. People always greet each other whenever they meet or talk. A good morning, hello, how are you, how are things at your end, etc are some of the common ways to begin the conversation. A greeting in everyday life connects us better with another person. One generally does not immediately come to the subject matter without a greeting in almost all meetings.
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14). Why The British Love To Holiday In Spain By : blueboy
Have you ever been to Spain for a holiday? Are you thinking of travelling to Spain for a holiday in the near future? Do you always return to Spain each year for your annual holiday? Many British people continue to travel to Spain each year despite there being many more destinations available around the world at affordable prices. In this article, I write about why the British love and continue to travel to Spain for their holidays.
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15). Sitges - Resort for Alternative Lifestyles By : Jakob Jelling
Located on the Costa Dorada, Sitges is wildly popular among the southern Europe resorts, particularly with gay tourists. It gets very crowded during the summer, and most of the tourists at this time are young swinging Europeans. Yet Sitges never gets tacky, as so many gay-oriented resorts do. Instead, Sitges is a city rich with culture and Bohemian ideals.
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16). The Perfect Gift: Fresh Fruit By : Jessica Deets
No matter the occasion and no matter the recipient, fruit baskets are appropriate. Fruit baskets can be anything but ordinary with a little planning.
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17). Houseboat Rentals : Vacations From Your Own Back Yard By : Clinton Maxwell
If you’re the type that prefers the excitement of ongoing variety, then booking a mainstream vacation may not be for you. Among the many options from which there are to choose, houseboat vacations offer a non-stop, fun-in-the-sun experience which little else can parallel. Perhaps the biggest perk of these floating homes is that if you get tired of your surroundings, you can simply move on to another port and enjoy a new facet of your trip – which equates to a bunch of mini-vacations all within one package.
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18). A visit to Ronda, Malaga and Nerja, Spain By : Robert Palmer
Malaga Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol, it is also one of the provinces of Andalusia, a port city and also the location for the international airport which is the largest airport in Spain. The population of Malaga and the surrounding area is estimated at over 1,000,000 and this number swells in the summer with the influx of visitors.
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19). How To Keep Your Kids Entertained Over The Holidays. By : Robert Michael
This idea will work well as part of a school Valentine party or children’s holiday party. 1. Make or buy plain cupcakes or cookies for each person who will be attending the holiday party. Buy one or two per person and allow for extras in case of less-than-perfect quality control. 2. You will also need two or three kinds of frosting, a variety of holiday sprinkles, mini M & Ms, tiny chocolate chips, toffee pieces and nuts.
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20). Laborious Details By : Deanna Mascle
1. Which countries celebrate Labor Day? A. United States and Canada B. United States and Germany C. United States and England D. United States and Australia A. United States and Canada TBD: It is a celebration of the working class. 2. Which country has the largest labor force in the world? A. Indonesia B. United States C. India D. China D. China TBD: China is followed by India, the United States, and Indonesia.
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21). Overcoming Depression at Christmas By : Hege Crowton
In a recent poll, over 45 percent said that they dreaded the holiday altogether. Not everyone seems to see the light that Christmas brings, and if you look harder into the eyes of this joyous holiday, you may see why. More people kill themselves around Christmas time than any other time of year.
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22). The history of Argos By : Jakob Jelling
Argos is an ancient Greek city which is part of the prefecture of Argolis, in the region of the Peloponnese. It has four main subdivisions: Kokla, Larissa, Akova, and Timenio. This city has gone through several interesting historical events, and its past is among the main factors which attract tourists to its lands. During the Mycenaean times, the city of Argos was an important stronghold, and was seen by the rest of the region as a strategic spot.
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23). Christmas Trivia Quiz By : Deanna Mascle
Christmas Quiz 1. Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true? A. Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones every year since 1991. B. Nova Scotia leads the world in exporting Christmas trees. c. Franklin Pierce was the first president to decorate an official White House Christmas tree. D. The Christmas tree was chosen to represent this holy holiday because it's shape points the way to heaven.
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24). The 5 Most Expensive Hotels in Barcelona, Spain By : Matt Goldman
The Arts Barcelona The Arts Barcelona, or to give it its full name the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Arts Barcelona, overlooks the magnificent Port Olimpic and is an incredible sight in itself. With 5 different dining areas ranging from the 'Chic informal' Bites to the 'Jacket and Tie' Enoteca there is something for everyone's tastes. Full housekeeping twice.
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25). Its The End Of Summer, So Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? By : Nicola Kennedy
Many of us have probably wondered throughout the years why we celebrate Labor Day, though we have not made any concentrated effort to find out. It is a tradition that we accept with no questions asked. Some may not even be aware that Labor Day is more than just the end of summer activities. Labor unions were the first to celebrate the beginning of the Labor Day tradition in the US.
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