If you're in a rush this Christmas season and don't have time to address all those Christmas cards, why not send an eCard instead? For the best selection of Christmas eCards, as well as some tips on making your own, check out the links on the right.
How to Make a Christmas eCard
There are a number of tutorials available on the net, including a great page by Mahalo on how to make an eCard. You can use a program like Photoshop to combine related images to make a beautiful card.
Upload the finished product to an online photo sharing program like Flickr or Photobucket, then share with your friends and family.
eCards for the Environmentally Conscious
In 2006, a U.K. company called Envirowise began urging companies to practice environmental awareness by sending out eCards instead of adding to the growing mound of paper cards that circulate during the Christmas holiday.bytestart.co.uk: Businesses Urged to Save Environment with Christmas e-cards
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Christmas Cards
Making your own Christmas cards will show your friends and family how much you care this season. This video guide will show how to make your own Christmas cards.
Constructing a Holiday Wreath
This video describes the different types of greens that can be used in making a Christmas wreath. It discusses the specific characteristics of each green, and how they can best be used as part of a wreath. The greens reviewed include evergreens as well as other greens that can be used in making a wreath. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on 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 Pop Up Christmas Card
Heather McCanna takes you through the process of making a character pop up card. It is well suited for making the face of an angel, Santa Claus or another popular Christmas figure. This clip is the first segment in a two part series on the topic. The running time is 1:42. This is part of a wider series of Christmas related videos published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
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Fast Facts
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Christmas day is December 25th
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Christmas 2010 falls on Saturday, December 25th
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Card themes range from iconic Christian images to secular and humorous themes
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The first paper Christmas card was published in England in 1843The Greeting Card: History of the Greeting Card
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The tradition of sending greeting cards originated in ancient ChinaThe Greeting Card: Greeting Card History
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eCards are a great alternative for the environmentally conscious
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