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Tips on Planning the Perfect Christmas

Resources for Planning, Decorating, and Organizing a Happy Holiday

by Coral Nafie

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Say "Merry Christmas" with touches of red everywhere.

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Start early with a good plan and you'll be able to really enjoy this most wonderful time of the year!

Countdown to Christmas
From organizing the gift wrap to addressing your Christmas cards and setting the table, we've prepared a plan to get everything done so you can enjoy the whole season.
Get Organized for the Holidays
Are your holidays too busy? Plan ahead with 10 things to do right now. Get tips on timesaving ideas, things you can plan, do, and accomplish before the holiday rush.
Top 10 Ways to Be More Organized for the Holidays
By planning ahead with a really good strategy, you'll be able to enjoy the season.
Christmas Tradition-Ways to Add Meaning and Continuity to the Holidays
What are your holiday traditions? If you'd like to add more, or are just starting out and want to start some new traditions, then this list may just get you inspired.
Top Choices for Christmas Dishes
I love to set my table in a special way for Christmas. Here are my choices for the best Christmas dishes. Do you have a favorite?
Gearing Up for Christmas House Guests
Christmas means family and house guests. What fun! Find ideas for setting up a comfortable guest room, providing everything your guest might need, and finding projects and activities for visitors.
Beautiful Christmas Gift Wrapping
Here are some helpful tips for organizing gift wrapping jobs and some ideas to make your Christmas gift wrapping easier.
Storing Holiday Decorations
Make plans early to put everything away in order once the holiday has passed.
Christmas Shopping Strategies
Learn about shopping online, catalog shopping, and gifts that will save you time at the mall and let you shop at home in your pajamas.