Christmas Central Blog

Your family just got over its Christmas cookie sugar hangover when Valentine’s Day came along, with its hard candies and chocolate hearts. Now, Easter is on the horizon and you’re contemplating another several days to weeks of steady sweets consumption for your kids. While candy is an Easter staple, it doesn’t have to be the focus of every activity. Easter Egg Hunts, for instance, are supposed to … read more

There are some people who haven’t yet taken down their Christmas tree. Maybe it’s now a Valentine’s Day tree, but it’s there, spreading holiday joy (just a different holiday) a little longer.If you are one of those “tree people,” we suggest extending the decorating life of your artificial Christmas tree even further with a Mardi Gras tree!Why Decorate a Mardi Gras Tree?Mardi Gras marks the height … read more

Quick - what’s the most popular Valentine’s Day gift? While lots of advertising goes into promoting jewelry and flowers for Valentine’s Day, they are not the Valentine’s Day gifts that are given most often, according to a poll by the National Retail Federation.In fact, only 21% of Valentine’s Day gift givers give jewelry and 37% of people buy flowers. Instead, it seems the most popular gift f … read more

Even for those who enjoy cold weather activities, winter can begin to wear on a person. The days are mostly gray and spring still seems far away.Luckily, Valentine’s Day is a way to lighten the mood, with red hearts and corny valentine cards, maybe some flowers and chocolate candy.What reasons do you have for celebrating Valentine’s Day? We’ve come up with five:      For the true p … read more

When the Christmas decorations come down, it’s time for Valentine’s Day decorations to go up! Now is the perfect time to brighten your winter decor with a smidgen of red and a sprinkle of pink. Think cheery wall art, adorable accents and cozy decor. Valentine’s Day garden flags and blush pink wreaths.It only takes a few decor pieces for your home to reflect the famous February holiday celebrating … read more