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.
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
How to Decorate a Christmas Tree
Learn how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts. This video will guide you through the steps of Decorating a Christmas Tree. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
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:
- Red, green and white bath towels wrapped in ribbon make a quick bathroom decoration.Reader's Digest: 16 Cheap Decorating Tips
- 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
Homemade Garland
In this video you can learn how to make homemade garland using dried fruit, nuts and berries. This garland can be used for decorating your windows, trees and even fireplaces.
Christmas Gifts Under $25
If you are struggling to afford to pay for all your Christmas presents this year then why not shop for some Christmas gifts under $25. This video shows that with careful research and planning you can buy affordable gifts, which look a lot more expensive than they actually cost.
How to Make a Christmas Wreath
Learn how to make fun and easy arts & crafts for Christmas. Keltie Colleen guides you through the steps of making a Christmas wreath. This video is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos available for free at the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make Reindeer Antlers For Your Dog
At Christmas why should your Dog miss out on all the fun? This fun Mahalo how-to discusses how to make reindeer antlers for your dog. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How to Make a Christmas Bow
Learn how to make fun and easy Christmas arts & crafts. This video will guide you through the steps of making a Christmas bow. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
How To Gift Wrap an Odd-Shaped Present
Crafter Keltie Colleen presents a tutorial on how to wrap an odd-shaped present. She discusses the supplies needed and demonstrates the step-by-step wrapping process. This crafting guide is part of a larger series of Christmas tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
How to Make a Christmas Card
Crafter Keltie Colleen presents a tutorial on how to make a Christmas card. She discusses the supplies needed and the simple steps needed to create a homemade card. This crafting guide is part of a larger series of Christmas tutorials offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
How to Make Christmas Tree Ornaments
Learn to make Christmas ornaments in this Mahalo tutorial led by Keltie Colleen. Ms Colleen demonstrates making globe ornaments for the Christmas tree using Styrofoam balls, pipe cleaners, stickers, and rhinestones. To secure the stickers on the ornament, use a glue gun. The pipe cleaners form the ornament hanger. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos, which are published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
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Fast Facts
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Christmas day is December 25
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Christmas 2010 falls on Saturday
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Christmas cards can be used as decorations
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Households can make their own decorations from natural materials
