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When to Put Up the Christmas Tree in 2026: 5 Dates + Take-Down
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When to Put Up the Christmas Tree in 2026: 5 Dates + Take-Down

The traditional day is Sunday, November 29, 2026, the first Sunday of Advent. See the 5 popular dates,...

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What Day Is Christmas 2026? Friday, Plus the Week Calendar
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What Day Is Christmas 2026? Friday, Plus the Week Calendar

Christmas 2026 is Friday, December 25. See both holiday weeks day by day, the Boxing Day Monday off,...

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Small Christmas Tree Ideas: Ornament Sizes, Lights and 8 Styles
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Small Christmas Tree Ideas: Ornament Sizes, Lights and 8 Styles

Decorate a small Christmas tree with 1 to 2 in ornaments, two colors and 100 lights per foot....

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Secret Santa Games: 8 Gift Exchange Variations with Rules
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Secret Santa Games: 8 Gift Exchange Variations with Rules

8 Secret Santa games with ready-to-use rules: gag gifts, White Elephant steals, the dice game and more, plus...

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Secret Santa Clues: The 3-Clue Order, Riddles and 18 Examples
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Secret Santa Clues: The 3-Clue Order, Riddles and 18 Examples

Good Secret Santa clues go broad, narrower, then a dead giveaway. Get 18 ready-made clues by personality, rhyming...

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Santa’s Reindeer Names in Order: All 9 and What They Mean
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Santa’s Reindeer Names in Order: All 9 and What They Mean

Santa's 9 reindeer in order: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph, with what each...

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Outdoor Christmas Lights: What to Buy for Each Spot, Safely
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Outdoor Christmas Lights: What to Buy for Each Spot, Safely

Outdoor Christmas lights: which type to buy for eaves, rooflines, shrubs and balconies, how to measure, safe setup...

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Origin of Santa Claus: From Saint Nicholas in 7 Key Dates
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Origin of Santa Claus: From Saint Nicholas in 7 Key Dates

Santa Claus began with Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop of Myra. A 7-date timeline of how he got...

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Meaning of Christmas Decorations: Star, Bell and More (Table)
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Meaning of Christmas Decorations: Star, Bell and More (Table)

The star is the Star of Bethlehem, the bell announces Jesus's birth, ornament balls mean abundance. A table...

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Letter to Santa Template: 5 Parts, a Sample and Tips by Age
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Letter to Santa Template: 5 Parts, a Sample and Tips by Age

A letter to Santa has 5 parts: greeting, news, thank-you, wishes and sign-off. Fill-in template, a sample letter,...

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