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Giving Your Christmas Tree a Second Life: 5 Care and Disposal Tips

Giving Your Christmas Tree a Second Life: 5 Care and Disposal Tips

There is nothing more fun than getting your Christmas tree and decorating it. It is a time to spend with family doing an activity you can enjoy during the Christmas season. However, a tree is a big responsibility, and if not handled properly, it can cause you a lot of problems. You can avoid these problems by following a few simple tips. These tips will help you get the most from your Christmas tree, and you can enjoy it throughout ...

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Lindsey

The Joy of A Christmas Carol: A Guide to Reading, Watching, and Listening

The Joy of A Christmas Carol: A Guide to Reading, Watching, and Listening

A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’s story of a Christmas miracle that has inspired generations of readers to grasp the spirit of Christmas. Dickens’ remarkable story introduces us to characters we find comfortably familiar and painfully recognizable. Through the lens of A Christmas Carol, readers can see the pathetic result of apathy, greed, and inhospitable behavior. The avarice of the irascible Ebenezer Scrooge has given us a name for those whose heart is not in the holiday season. We call ...

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Lindsey

Bah! Humbug! No More: The 10 Best "Christmas Carol" Adaptations

Bah! Humbug! No More: The 10 Best “Christmas Carol” Adaptations

We’ve probably all either read the Charles Dickens story or seen one adaptation/version of “A Christmas Carol.” We all know the story of a stingy, cynical, and nasty old man, Ebenezer Scrooge, who is a banker who collects money from borrowers (a loan shark). Everyone fears and despises him. One night, his seven-year-deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, visits Ebenezer to warn him that he has to change his ways or end up like him. He also says that that night, ...

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Lindsey

Must-See Christmas Movies of Each Decade

Must-See Christmas Movies of Each Decade

Each decade brings its own flavor to the holiday cinema experience. Some decades bring us classic holiday movies, while others offer animated cinematic experiences. Whether it is Chevy Chase, James Stewart, Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, or Bing Crosby you seek, they can all be found in holiday cinema. And, if it’s something more off-beat you seek, Tim Burton prevails. There are the animations of Charlie Brown or Frosty the Snowman and, in more modern times, even Veggie Tales. Whatever holiday ...

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Lindsey

How to Watch 'The Simpsons' Christmas Special: 'O C'mon All Ye Faithful'

How to Watch ‘The Simpsons’ Christmas Special: ‘O C’mon All Ye Faithful’

For more than three decades, “The Simpsons” has brought holiday cheer—and mischief—to viewers around the world. This year is no exception. In 2024, the beloved animated family is back with a special two-episode Christmas event that promises big musical performances, a star-studded guest list, and a storyline that finds Homer Simpson behaving even more bizarrely than usual. Ready to add a dash of Springfield-style festivities to your holiday lineup? Here’s everything you need to know about when, where, and how ...

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Lindsey

The BEST Metro Detroit Christmas Events to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

The BEST Metro Detroit Christmas Events to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

The holiday season is a magical time in Metro Detroit, filled with festive lights, cheerful music, and family-friendly activities. As a born and raised Metro Detroiter, celebrating Christmas in the area has always been special to me. The region comes alive with ice skating under twinkling lights, visiting Santa in charming settings, and enjoying lavish stage productions that bring holiday cheer to everyone, young and old. Whether you’re looking to start a new family tradition or continue beloved ones, Detroit ...

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