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1- Keep a running list of all the most important things needing to be done. Take time to make a list, this will help you immensely as the season progresses.　 You will know exactly just what needs to be done, and how desperately it needs doing. This crucial step will ease your mind and keep you focused. Remember to keep your list where you do most of your work, maybe on your fridge in the kitchen, where you look each day, or taped to your mirror in the bathroom, but don’t let it floor you, seeing the amount of work ahead.

2- Do one item at a time. You will feel totally overwhelmed if you try to do too many things in one day. Space out the jobs, even list them for certain days, but keep some flexibility too, as there are always other things in your life which come up, which need your attention and there’s always tomorrow.

3- Decorate minimally. Many people think that they must decorate their home with too many things. You do not want to make your home look too cluttered, and you do not have to spend an enormous amount of money, to have your home looking presentable for the holidays.

4- K.I.S.S. This is a good saying, not only for the Christmas season, but to live by through the whole year. “Keep it simple stupid”. You can leave the last word off if you so desire, it still gets the whole concept across and keeps your life in proper prospective.

5- Do not max out your card. So many feel that they must buy the most expensive gift that is available, but usually the things that you have put the most thought into, by knowing the persons likes and dislikes, are the most important aspects of gift-giving. Your children will not necessarily like the most expensive better than the cheapest. They will love you just as much, maybe more, so don’t go on a guilt trip and buy, buy, buy. You do not want to be paying off your card all year long.

6- Have only a few friends. If you plan to have a party over the holidays, don’t make it the biggest and best around. Your friends will enjoy just being with you and will have a good time no matter what, so make sure you have people who know each other and get along well together, then everyone will be wanting to come back again and again.

7- You strapped for time, get help. There are so many services available today, and many will do a small party or a get-together for a decent price, if you keep the list of food simple, but delicious. Ask around and find the likely candidate who does the type of party you want to have.

8- Caterer for Christmas dinner. If you can afford it, and you want to have a very special dinner, without all the work, have a caterer to do the job. Maybe you know someone who will prepare the meal and bring it over on that day.

9- Your list is finished.

10- Enjoy yourself. Now that everything is done and your guests are all seated for their Christmas dinner, relax and enjoy your friends and loved ones. You deserve to have a good time too.
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Christmas is a time of fun and festivity. Over the many many years, there has been a lot of folklore and legend passed day through the decades. Here are a few interesting facts for you to share with your friends on Christmas Eve when you are knocking back the Eggnog and rum.

Question

So where did the original poinsettia come from?
Was it one of the ancient flowers found in Bethlehem that miraculously bloomed on the night Jesus was born and that’s why it was called the Flower of the Holy Night?

Answer:

Well, actually it originates from Mexico, and they have dubbed it the Flower of the Holy Night. So did it bloom on Christmas Eve? I guess there isn’t anyone around to authenticate that one.

Question

Was it ever possible that you could get into big trouble for even hanging a simple ornament on a Christmas tree, or singing a bit of a Christmas tune? Nobody would be that miserable would they?

Answer

Actually yes, there were some governing bodies that could be that cruel. As recent as the 1840′s you could end up with a hefty fine for either of these acts. Now we know where the concept of Scrooge came about.

Question

So do you think there is big money in Christmas Trees? One wouldn’t think so when it only comes once a year, and it takes years to grow the little gems, but read this!

Answer

30-35 million of these trees are sold in the good old USA every year. When one tree is cut, at least 1-3 seeds are replanted in the spring. It takes about 7 years to grow an average Christmas tree. Every acre of Christmas trees provides enough oxygen for 18 people. There are 21,000 Christmas tree growers throughout the States. Bet you didn’t know all this did you!

Question

Most of us know that Santa’s reindeer got their name from the book “A visit from St. Nicolas”, except there is no mention of Rudolph. So where does he fit into this picture?

Answer

Actually, he became part of the old boy’s team when the song Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer was written.

Question

Speaking about the old Jolly fellow just how physically fit is he? I mean just what does it take to deliver all those presents around the world?

Answer

According the US geniuses Old Saint Nick would have to pit stop at 822 homes a second traveling at a speed of 650 miles per second. Gosh, you have to admit the old boy must be in pretty good shape.

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