Even though we at Celebrations have been celebrating the holidays as soon as we finished eating that last bite of Thanksgiving Turkey, some of us still find ourselves looking for some last minute hosting and food ideas for the big day! It's no surprise that bloggers from all over are flooding the internet with tasty treats, festive foods, and Christmas crafts!
I love these cute oreo snowmen from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons. These will definitely add a festive touch to your dessert table. Most of my guests are bringing their little ones with them, and I know all of the kids will go wild for these!
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December 23, 2011 – 1:00 PM
A curmudgeon's holiday to say the least, Festivus is a day of rebellion and defiance against the commerciality of the holiday season. This nonsecular holiday was invented by a weary father who had grown sick and tired of the muss and fuss of Christmas, and decided to institute his very own anti-holiday. The popular sitcom Seinfeld brought the Festivus spirit (or anti-spirit) into homes across the nation, and while its true origins state it can be celebrated whenever, it is Seinfeld that established December 23rd as its regular date of recognition. If you can get past the goofiness of the Costanza clan or the holiday's tagline "Festivus for the rest of us!" you'll find that there's a thread of truth behind this semi-fictional holiday, and even without a profound point in mind, Festivus is always worth celebrating.
Since the point of Festivus is doing away with all the holiday hoopla of Christmas, there are very few elements of its celebrations, but the ones that do exist are key:
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December 23, 2011 – 9:00 AM
Every year 1-800-FLOWERS.com and Celebrations.com puts out a new inspirational book honoring treasured stories and memories! Past books have included Celebrating Love, Celebrating Mom, Celebrating Friends and Celebrating Life.
This year our book is about Celebrating Birthdays! Like we do every year, we would love for you to share a special birthday party, memory or present that stands out when you think about your birthday or what you've done for someone else on theirs. Fill out this form and share your favorite birthday memory in 250 words or less for the potential to be featured in our next book!
Every submission will receive a 15% off discount code to 1-800-FLOWERS.com!
Some suggestions:
- Birthdays Worth Remembering
- Your Perfect Day - one you've had or wish to have
- Your Perfect Present - one you've had or wish to have
- What a specific birthday meant to you
- Memories of celebrating with someone special (or even a group of friends)
- Memories of places you have spent your birthday
- Any birthday/growing old advice you have received or/ hard-earned wisdom - things you have learned over the years
- A birthday you planned for someone
December 22, 2011 – 1:14 PM
Snow or not, the Winter Solstice is happening right here, right now! Yep, today marks the very first winter and whether or not it snows should have little effect on our plans to party down. For millennia folks all over the world have celebrated the shortest day of the year by holding festivals, religious ceremonies, and celebratory feasts. Not only is today the shortest day of the year, but it is, naturally, also the longest night of the year, which always means plenty time to celebrate with fellow your night owls.
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December 22, 2011 – 9:00 AM
Our editor Melissa's birthday is this week so we decided to surprise her today with a little office birthday celebration. We had Jon occupy her in a "meeting" while we set up the conference room for the big surprise. I made a few gingerbread cookies for the occasion and decorated them with a festive twist!
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December 21, 2011 – 3:20 PM
Imagine this, it's December 21st and you're feeling sort of Scroogey, not having bothered to put up your tree this year and having done all of your gift shopping online, you're finding it difficult to get in the holiday mood. Then, just when you've come to terms with your role as the office grinch, something inside you sparks and BAM! you're hit by the Christmas spirit like a sack of chimney bricks. Before you cry and pout, know that it's never too late to get into the spirit of the holiday, okay, so if it hits you on December 26th you might have a problem, but with these last-minute ideas you'll be rocking around the Christmas tree just in time for, well, Christmas.
Photo Credit: Patti Allan
These Cinnamon Fruit Kebabs are the procrastinator's savior—they're quick, they're easy and they include fresh fruit which can't be bought too far in advance. Parfait! These simple skewers double as décor, especially if you choose seasonal fruit like oranges and apples, and will give the illusion that you spent days planning your party even if you only had hours. For more Christmas Hors d'Oeuvres follow the link!
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December 21, 2011 – 9:00 AM
Whether you spell it Hanukkah or Chanukah, there's no arguing that today marks the first of 8 full days of the Jewish Festival of Lights. This age-old tradition honors the rededication of the Holy Temple in 2nd Century Jerusalem by the Jewish people, and while many of the traditions have remained the same over the centuries, there are many practices that have been modernized for the subsequent generations, much like that of Christmas or Passover. Whether you're new to Hanukkah's festivities or simply looking for fresh ideas for celebrating the ancient holiday, Celebrations has what you need to have a great eight-day celebration.
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December 20, 2011 – 9:00 AM
The Kardashian klan released their holiday card photo to the public today and we couldn't help think the Celebrations team photo was slightly more, shall I say, cheery? Their super sad and serious photo pales in comparison to the Celebrations team photo from our holiday extravaganza last week here in our New York City headquarters. See for yourself:
The Sad Kardashians:
The Happy Celebrations Team:
Aren't we a photogenic bunch? Plus, we got to wear whatever we wanted!
Holiday group shots are supposed to capture the fun and festive feel of the holiday season. If you still haven't sent out your holiday cards (hurry up, Christmas is on Sunday!), check out our fun tips for jazzing up your holiday photos here.
December 19, 2011 – 4:19 PM
It's tough playing second banana to cupcake, which is why it's high time we celebrate the muffin, and all it's down for us as cupcake's often healthier and always under appreciated cousin. Today we celebrate a particular kind of muffin, the oatmeal muffin, a healthier and, in my opinion, tastier alternative to all that sugary nonsense kids cram in their mouths at breakfast time. Don't believe me? Take a look at these mega muffins our favorite bloggers have whipped up, and see for yourself!
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December 19, 2011 – 9:00 AM
It's hard to believe 2011 is coming to an end, especially since we have yet to have even one drop of snow this season. This week, we are shaking things up and rounding up some of our favorite Celebrations Circle treats and crafts from 2011!
Munchkin Munchies blog
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December 16, 2011 – 2:00 PM
