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Wreaths are one of the traditional decorative items that are most preferably used during the Christmas celebrations. Everyone is planning for something innovative and unique when it comes to the decoration. Green wreaths with red ribbons or golden and silver tiny ornaments will always compliment the other decorations. Collecting few link ideas can help you decorate your home in an enchanting and ethnic manner.

How to make decorative and Eco Friendly Christmas Wreaths?

Have you ever heard about eco friendly Christmas wreaths? These wreaths can be made from reusable substances which probably...

Mistletoe, in older times, was believed to have protective properties and was hung to ward off evil spirits. Celts believed that mistletoe, a parasitic plant that grows on trees, had special powers that could heal diseases, make poisons harmless, protect against evil spells and bring fertility to childless women. For many years, Christian places of worship did not allow it inside because of its pagan associations. But nowadays it is mostly used as an excuse to steal a kiss.

The origin of our tradition of kissing under the mistletoe is lost in the mists of antiquity. Some say it probably stemmed...

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While not necessarily limited to the Christmas holiday, White Elephant Gift Exchanges are popular at this time of year for clubs, associations, small groups, churches and offices around the United States. It is often a more affordable (and, possibly, fun) alternative to buying presents for everyone in the group. But what is a White Elephant Gift Exchange?

The history
The story - almost certainly apocryphal - goes like this: in pre-colonial India, the rajahs would give gifts to their vassals as tokens of their esteem. Chief among these was the elephant. The elephant...