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For timely tips on holidays and celebrations, turn to eHow's massive collection of How To articles. Whether you're looking to stay in and celebrate on New Year's Eve or go out and party on St. Patrick's Day, look no further for helpful tips and party advice. eHow also has gift ideas, recipes and decorating tips for Christmas, Hanukkah and the entire holiday season. From arranging a graduation ceremony to cooking a memorable Thanksgiving dinner, eHow's holiday and celebration experts have created a repertoire of step-by-step instructions to keep you merry the whole year through.

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About Evergreen Garland

By Francis Walsh

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A garland is a chain decoration that is hung in celebration of important cultural and religious events. You will find decorative chain garlands made of evergreens in homes across Europe and America for Christmas. Evergreens were also hung in ... more »

About Graduation Parties

By Josienita Borlongan

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A graduation party is a celebration of accomplishments, of years of hard work and labor. It is a celebration where loved ones and close friends are involved in the planning, hosting and partaking. Food, drinks, songs, dances and speeches are part ... more »

About Halloween Treats

By Yolander Prinzel

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Trick or Treat! This is the choice given to neighborhood residents every Halloween evening by children. But a lot more goes into the process of choosing the best treats than you might think. There are many factors to evaluate before you pick up ... more »

About Hanukkah

By Andrea Campbell

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In December of every year, Jews observe a festival called Hanukkah. It is a joyous holiday, celebrating the first great victory for religious freedom won by the Jews more than two thousand years ago... more »

About Haunted Houses

By Love to Write

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When Halloween comes around, it's time for all of the ghosts, goblins and spooks to come out. These ghouls frighten thrill seekers everywhere. The perfect place to get the full terrifying effect of Halloween is by visiting a haunted house this ... more »

About Italian Christmas

By Christie Leman

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Italian Christmas is rich in tradition and truer to the Christian origin of the holiday than in most western cultures' observance of the day. While commercialism, Santa Claus and elaborate gift-giving have all made inroads into the modern Italian ... more »

About Princess Costumes

By Catnipp

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Princess costumes are very popular with girls of all ages. They come in an abundance of styles to choose from. It does not matter where the costume is from or how it was actually made. Princess costumes alter your appearance and are fun to wear... more »

About Prom Dresses

By Erin Haley

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Aside from a wedding dress, one of the most important gowns a girl will wear in her lifetime is a prom dress. A hallmark event in a teenagers' life, the prom has gone from a sweetheart's soiree at the local high school gym to an over-the-top ... more »

About Pumpkin Carving

By LReynolds

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Pumpkin carving is one of those holiday activities that we remember fondly and look forward to sharing with our children. Whether we grow our own pumpkin or buy one, this modern interpretation of an ancient custom can draw the family together to ... more »

About Santa Claus

By Robin Jessie-Green

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"He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake." Known for delivering presents to children around the world in one magical night on Christmas Eve, riding a reindeer-driven sleigh and wearing a red suit, Santa Claus is one of the ... more »

About Secret Santas

By Yolander Prinzel

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Secret Santa is a fun way to exchange gifts at work. Some clubs, social groups and families also use Secret Santa as their preferred gift exchange method. Secret Santa adds mystery, humor and spending control to a group Christmas celebration... more »

About Thanksgiving

By Yolander Prinzel

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Every year, after Halloween, homes all across the United States break out their Thanksgiving decorations. Cornucopias grace the table, pilgrim cutouts decorate the windows, and turkey-shaped salt and pepper shakers flavor meals. The story of ... more »

Adding Blood & Gashes to Zombie Makeup

By expertvillage

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Learn how to add blood and gashes to your zombie makeup in this free video clip about making a zombie Halloween costume... more »

Alerting the Neighbors to a Teen Halloween Party

By expertvillage

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Learn why you should talk to your neighbor first before your halloween party for teenagers in this free ghoulish holiday planning video from our costume party and Halloween expert... more »

Cards for Valentine's Day

By Tricia Goss

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Valentine's Day is steeped in romance and rich in tradition, and cards play a central role in the holiday. Historically, people only gave Valentine's Day cards to their sweethearts. Today, children give them to classmates, parents buy them for ... more »

Christmas Gifts for Boyfriends: Personalized Soap

By expertvillage

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Learn tips for buying personalized soap as a Christmas gift for your boyfriend with expert tips on Christmas presents in this free video clip... more »

Cut Christmas Tree Care

By Amy Madtson

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Cutting your own Christmas tree can be a family activity that becomes a yearly tradition. Keeping your tree fresh and helping it last longer once it's been put up in the house and decorated does not have to be hard. With the right care, you can ... more »

Drawing Paper Christmas Decorations

By expertvillage

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Christmas is a time to spend with your kids. Learn how to draw snowmen in this free video clip about easy Christmas crafts... more »

Gift Wrapping Ideas: Magazines

By expertvillage

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Magazine pages make a great paper source for gift wrapping. Watch this free video clip and see how a gift wrapping expert does it... more »

Gift Wrapping Tips on Ribbon

By expertvillage

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Ribbon is a great way to decorate any wrapped gift. Watch this free video clip and learn some tips on how a gift wrapping expert uses ribbon to gift wrap a present... more »

Graduation Theme Parties

By Jenn Hollowell

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It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to reach graduation day. So, it only seems fitting to celebrate. Be it a party you are planning for your child, or a party you are planning for yourself there are no shortage of great theme ideas. The ... more »

Halloween Party Food: Ingredients for Eyeballs

By expertvillage

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Learn about the ingredients needed to make eyeballs in this looks gross but tastes great spooky snack recipe video from our expert Halloween party food chef... more »

Halloween Party Food: Rolling Finger Bandages

By expertvillage

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Learn how to roll on bandages for chopped fingers in this looks gross but tastes great spooky snack recipe video from our expert Halloween party food chef... more »

Haunted Light Houses

By Kate Woods

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There is an ever-present fascination with haunted places, and lighthouses are no exception. There seems to be no shortage of haunted-lighthouse tales, some well documented and others less factual and passed along by word of mouth--tales of ... more »

Homemade Halloween Makeup Ideas & Tips

By expertvillage

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Learn how to use powder to make homemade Halloween makeup for creating scary Halloween bruises and dramatic face masks - free video instruction... more »