Eco-Friendly Christmas Gift Wrapping Alternatives

Christmas is fast approaching and as you feel the spirit of the holiday season, one of the things that will come to your mind is gift-giving. And why not? It is that time of the year when you can express your appreciation for the people in your life. However, you shouldn’t just think about the gifts that you’ll buy. You …

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Christmas Hits: The Stories Behind Your Festive Favourites

We’ve looked into some of the biggest Christmas hits to find out a little bit more about them and how they came to be so impactful. Mariah Carey recorded the vocals for ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ in a music studio in August that had been dressed head to toe in festive decorations to get the star in …

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A guide to staying safe at Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a season with lots of activities, guests and potential safety hazards. To guarantee you have a very merry Christmas and New Year without any mishaps, Companion Stairlifts has put together a useful guide with lots of top tips. One of the most important parts of staying safe during Christmastime …

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Christmas Gifts Your Boyfriend Actually Wants

Shopping for Christmas gifts for that special guy can be a tough task. When asked what he wants, perhaps he responds with a non-committal grunt. Or maybe, he simply has everything you can possibly think of! Well, we’re here to help. This list will give you inspiration for Christmas gifts that he’ll (gasp!) actually love, and actually use. Start reading …

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Best Family Costumes for Christmas 2018

It’s that time of the year again and Christmas is coming. If your family wants to spend this Christmas differently, why not consider dressing up? It’s quite fun for the kids and adults alike, plus you can take some nice pictures for the family photo album (or Instagram). Since Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year (if …

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5 Perfect Places to visit in the USA for Ultimate Christmas Fun

Well, we’re already in ‘Home for the Holidays’ now!! Yes! I am talking about the famous phrase that we usually use during December. But, nowadays, it has become more of a traveling season for the Americans and even the rest of the world. And, what adds to the wandering mood of travelers during this part of the year is nothing …

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Ireland’s Christmas Safety Mistakes

Zurich Insurance recently carried out research on the Christmas safety behaviors of Irish citizens, we were blown away by the neglect in so many homes. Discovering interesting statistics such as, almost 22% or 1 in 5 people leave their Christmas tree lights plugged in overnight. Over 50% of respondents hang Christmas cards over their open fire in their living rooms, …

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Holiday Getaways in the Philippines: Best Places to Spend Christmas

For many of us, Christmas celebration is the best part of the year. It is when night markets and funfairs are everywhere. Moreover, it is the time when streets and homes are lighted with colorful parols to become instant attractions. And thanks to Simbang Gabi, you get to see churches filled with people who are lively and happy even until …

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The Evolution of Christmas Ads from Coca-Cola

We all know and love that big, jolly, white-beard man in the red suit – Santa Claus. But did you know that the modern image of Santa Claus was created by Coca-Cola campaign in 1931? The infographic below illustrates the evolution of the oldest Coca-Cola Christmas ads from 1931 to our time. Infographic Source: http://www.evoessay.com/blog/the-evolution-of-christmas-ads-from-coca-cola-infographic

The Evolution of Christmas Gift Giving: Gadgets and Devices

Not everyone knows that the tradition of giving Christmas presents originated in Ancient Rome. From epoch to epoch, the variety of the most desirable gifts has changed over time. However, a cool gadget has always been a great present. We got curious what kinds of devices were in favor in ancient times through the 1920s, ’60s, ’70s, 80’s, 90s, 2000s …

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