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Warm Up Your Winter: 15 Creative Kids’ Activities You Must Try

Dec 26th 2024

Winter weather can be frightful, but not every winter day has to be spent indoors. Winter is a great time to introduce your children to the simple pleasures of snow and ice. (Yes, there are a few!)Some of these winter activities are classics you probably enjoyed as a kid; others may be new.There are just a few precautions:Dress properly for the conditionsIf venturing away from home, … read more
Warm Up Your Winter: 15 Creative Kids’ Activities You Must Try
 

Colored or White Christmas Lights? The Great Christmas Light Controversy

Dec 19th 2024

The very first electric Christmas lights were white. And blue. And red. When Edison Electric Company Vice President Edward Hibberd Johnson strung together 80 electric lights to decorate his family’s Christmas tree in 1882, he unknowingly sparked a debate that has raged seasonally ever since. See: Why Do We Put Up Christmas Lights?It seems people have intense opinions about the c … read more
Colored or White Christmas Lights? The Great Christmas Light Controversy
 

From Chaos to Cheer: The Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Christmas Decoration Storage

Dec 16th 2024

Whether it’s December 26 or weeks after the holiday, we inevitably have to face “putting away Christmas.” The Christmas tree, lights and ornaments, wreaths, nutcrackers, stockings, gift wrap – all that sparkling stuff has to go somewhere when Christmas is over. When that time comes, do you drag out ancient cardboard boxes? A battered old box isn’t the bes … read more
From Chaos to Cheer: The Ultimate Guide to Stress-Free Christmas Decoration Storage
 

Uncovering the Decorator's Secret: How to Use Christmas Tree Picks and Sprays

Dec 12th 2024

Professional decorators have a secret weapon when it comes to decorating the Christmas tree. Their repertoire of Christmas decor includes items that add texture and interest, to make the tree come alive.The secret? Christmas tree picks and sprays. If you’re unfamiliar with these diverse decorations or have seen and admired them but wondered how to use them, Christmas Central’s tree d … read more
Uncovering the Decorator's Secret: How to Use Christmas Tree Picks and Sprays
 

What's Your Style? Our Favorite Christmas Tree Toppers for 2024

Dec 10th 2024

What do you put on top of your Christmas tree? Some families like to swing on a star, while others place an angel on high. Maybe you prefer a Santa, a snowflake or a Christmas tree topper that’s even more original. Whether your tree topper is a star, angel, Santa Claus, snowflake, finial or novelty, you probably have a strong attachment to your choice.If you’re looking for a new tree … read more
What's Your Style? Our Favorite Christmas Tree Toppers for 2024