Chanukah (or Hanukkah) is the Jewish Festival of Lights. It is a celebration of the Maccabee’s victory over the Syrians during the second century (B.C.) that is commemorated by lighting a candle each night for eight nights. Today this holiday is celebrated by many throughout the world. There are many traditions that go along with
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The History Of Gingerbread Houses and More!
The History Of Gingerbread Houses and More! The Recipe If you would like to make your own gingerbread for a house or figures, look no further. Ingredients: 3 1/4 c. flour 1 Tbsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. ground ginger 3/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c.
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Hungry For Some Holiday Party Ideas?
Whether you’re planning a Holiday Party for your family, your kids, your coworkers, or friends, choosing a theme can be a daunting task. The benefit of having a theme for your party is that it gives everything direction and focus. It can help guide decor, food, games, entertainment, etc. To help you out this holiday
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Irresistibly Cute Christmas Porch Decorating Ideas
Is your porch in need of a refresh this holiday season? Are your decorations tired and in need of a reset? If that’s the case, then I’ve got some Christmas porch decorating ideas for you! Irresistibly Cute Christmas Porch Decorating Ideas Cute Christmas Porch Decorating Idea: Rustic Often when we hear words like “rustic” we
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Candy Cane Crafts For Christmas
One of my favorite themes to work with, whether I’m baking or decorating, is candy cane! I love the simplicity of the red and white stripes and the versatility to make it as detailed or as simple as I want. You can use candy canes as inspiration for decoration or as actual decorations. Here are
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Creative And Fun Christmas Caroling Ideas
Buddy the Elf said it best when he said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” If you’re planning on doing a little Christmas caroling yourself this holiday season, I’ve got some creative and fun ideas for you to take your caroling from fun to memorable! Whether your
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Festive Christmas Window Decor Ideas
If you live in an apartment or townhome you might not be able to put up a plethora of lights to show off your Christmas spirit. Or it’s possible that you don’t have anyone to help you get the lights up and it’s a task you’re not up to doing on your own. One of
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DIY Thanksgiving Take Home Bags That Are Festive
If your family does Thanksgiving like mine, chances are there are oodles of food leftover after the main event. From turkey to pie, we almost always make more than we can eat in one sitting. Which sometimes causes a little bit of a problem: what do you do with all the leftovers? Yes, you can
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Thanksgiving Tablescapes That Will Impress
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving this year, I’ve found some really beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes to try out. So don’t pull those tired pumpkins out of storage quite yet! Whether you’re on a budget, creating something elegant, or wanted to try out a rustic look, I’ve got some tablescapes you’ve really got to try! Thanksgiving
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DIY Woodcraft Patterns For Thanksgiving Yard Decor
Once all the Halloween decorations come down, it’s time for the Christmas decorations to go up, right? Wrong! I’m pretty passionate about making sure my family places an appropriate emphasis on Thanksgiving. Why? Because it’s a time when we can reflect on what we’re grateful for right before the gift-giving season. It’s also my Grandpa’s
