Every year, my family hangs up Christmas stockings as early as possible, waiting in excitement for them to be filled. The shape of the stocking itself has become a Christmas symbol, which is strange considering it would just be the shape of a regular sock at any other time of year. But that won't stop me from making sock-shaped cookies this December. This interesting … [Read more...] about Why Do We Hang Christmas Stockings?
Traditions
Host a Gift Wrap Party & Start a New Holiday Tradition
It's always a relief to check off that last gift from your shopping list. But now that the shopping is done, it's time to wrap everything you've bought. Even if you enjoy wrapping presents, it can be a big, time-consuming job. Why not turn it into a fun afternoon with friends? That's a Wrap! Hosting a Gift-Wrapping Party Before we dive in, I have a confession to … [Read more...] about Host a Gift Wrap Party & Start a New Holiday Tradition
25 No-Spend Christmas Activities to Help You Stick to Your Holiday Budget
The cost of Christmas can be overwhelming. From the gifts to the decor to the seasonal food, it feels like you’re swiping your card every other minute. If your holiday budget is strained but you still want to have a wonderful Christmas season, we have some no-spend Christmas activities for you. Not everyone will be able to do all of these no-spend Christmas activities. Some … [Read more...] about 25 No-Spend Christmas Activities to Help You Stick to Your Holiday Budget
Making a Delivery Driver Snack Basket + Free Printable Signs
The holidays suck if you deliver; there’s no way to sugarcoat it. If you’re a postal worker, UPS, FedEx or DHL package delivery driver, heck, even if you’re delivering pizza – the holidays are brutal. These folks work insane hours in the run-up to Christmas. They’re out late in all sorts of weather. They take their life into their own hands in traffic that isn’t watching out … [Read more...] about Making a Delivery Driver Snack Basket + Free Printable Signs
Do You Know About the Dark Side of Christmas?
If you’ve ever watched The Nightmare Before Christmas, then you know that Jack Skellington fell in love with Christmas. (And who can blame him.) In the Disney classic, Jack learns that Halloween and Christmas just don’t mix. But it seems that Disney may have got it all wrong. As many old traditions will tell, there’s a darker side to Christmas beyond the twinkling lights, … [Read more...] about Do You Know About the Dark Side of Christmas?