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• Christmas decorating is a traditional way to celebrate the holiday, and ideas are virtually endless. Mahalo's page has links to tips and ideas for beautiful seasonal decor. String up colorful lights (both indoors and outdoors), trim a tree, create handmade ornaments or choose something different and create a new family tradition.

• Fast Facts

  1. Christmas day is December 25th
  2. Christmas 2008 falls on Thursday, December 25th
  3. Christmas cards can be used as decorations
  4. Households can make their own decorations from natural materials

• Christmas Decorating Tips

  Popcorn, raisins and ribbons can be used to make a decorative garland.Martha Stewart: Popcorn Christmas Decorations

  Lighten up for the holidays by replacing red lights, red Christmas balls, red ribbons and other red decorations with white instead.Better Home and Gardens: Christmas Decorating Styles

  Decorating around a theme is a popular choice. Themes can be based on collections of ornaments or around popular Christmas imagery.About.com: Themes for Christmas Decorations

• Budget Decorating

  In hard economic times it may be necessary to decorate for Christmas on a budget. Here are a few quick tips to make sure decorating for the holiday season doesn't empty out your change purse:

  1. Red, green and white bath towels wrapped in ribbon make a quick bathroom decoration.Reader's Digest: 16 Cheap Decorating Tips
  2. Make a water-based table display: Add red or green food coloring to water and float candles and cranberries.Reader's Digest: 16 Cheap Decorating Tips

• Related Pages on Mahalo

  How to Make Christmas Decorations | Christmas | Christmas Trees | How to Buy a Christmas Tree | Christmas Ornaments | Christmas Lights | Christmas Tree Decorations | Victorian Christmas Decorating | Homemade Christmas Ornaments |

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