DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   It's the most wonderful time of the year! From trimmed trees to twinkle lights to knit stockings hanging over the fireplace, you really can’t escape the Christmas cheer. Although we have many Christmas time traditions, the Christmas tree is definitely the first and foremost.    This timeline takes us through the history of the Christmas tree from the first decorated tree in 1600, to the first Christmas tree in the white house, to the Griswolds "A Christmas Vacation". It is easy to see the influence of the different fads and trends through out the century, like the bubble lights from the 1940′s. My best friend’s tree has bubble lights each year! Its their Christmas tree staple.    The other main aspect of the timeline is the debate between the real and artificial tree. My family are a bunch of real tree advocates, claiming that they will never own an artificial tree ever. I do agree and love the real tree, but artificial trees are so easy and require no clean

The nicest and naughtiest movie Santas    Whether it's the classic jolly fat man or a surly drunk guy in a red suit, Santa Claus has been depicted countless times on TV and film. Here's a look at some of the best and worst of them.     Good :  Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer  (1964).  Who doesn't have a special place in their heart for this clay-mation classic?   Bad:   Bad Santa  (2003).  Billy Bob Thornton's chain-smoking alcoholic scam artist Santa lives up to the movie's name. This is not the kind of person you want coming down the chimney on Christmas Eve.     Good :  Elf  (2003) . Played to great comedic effect by the somewhat surly Ed Asner. And Will Ferrell's energy portraying an over-eager man-elf is infectious.     Bad :  Futurama .  1000 years from now, Santa Claus will be real. But he'll be an evil robot with a malfunctioning naughty/nice mechanism that defaults to naughty. And the p

This diy comes from www.bhg.com . Something to add to your holiday table so your guests know where they are being seated on Christmas dinner night. Enjoy! Santa Hat Place Cards for Christmas Craft these Santa hats to help guests find their places at the Christmas table. What You'll Need: Tracing paper or a copier; pencil Square of stiff red glitter felt Scrap of white fluffy, furry fabric Fabrics glue Hand-sewing needle; red sewing thread Straight pins; scissors 20-mm gold jingle bell Download pattern How to Make It: Trace the pattern using tracing paper or a copier. Place the pattern on the red glitter felt, and cut out one shape for each holder. Cut 1-1/2x8-inch piece of white fabric. Fold long edges under 1/4 inch, and glue the to the back side of the fabric to make a strip 1x8 inches. Glue white trim in place on the front lower curved edge of the red