Christmas

The holiday season is here, and MNN wants you to be prepared. We've compiled everything from recipes to decorations to gift ideas to make your Christmas season fun, green and affordable. Remember: Check back often for new photo galleries and stories — and enjoy the season. (Photo: net_efekt/Flickr)

Articles about Christmas

This weekend, NYC celebrates the magic of mulching

Thu, Jan 05 2012 at 7:00 PM EST

Have a dehydrated fir sitting in your studio apartment and want it the hell out? This weekend, the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation hosts Mulch Fest 2012, a city-wide Christmas tree-chipping bonanza.

Christmas tree recycling

Thu, Jan 05 2012 at 12:33 PM EST

Once the decorations are off, homeowners or municipalities have many eco-friendly options for using holiday centerpieces in the landscape.

Sometimes you have to throw out the cookies

Tue, Jan 03 2012 at 8:07 PM EST

Going against her 'don’t waste food' mantra, our food blogger throws away a mountain of Christmas cookies.

How to grow and re-bloom poinsettias

Thu, Dec 29 2011 at 11:08 AM EST

Pinching them back, giving them good sunlight and a night rest in the fall are the keys to re-blooming the signature plant of Christmas.

Sparkling clean kitchen in 1 hour

Wed, Dec 28 2011 at 3:50 PM EST

After the Christmas rush, get your kitchen back on track in 60 minutes.

Is Santa's carbon footprint as big as his generous spirit?

Tue, Dec 27 2011 at 3:28 PM EST

Quick, somebody get Rudolph some Rolaids. Along with the methane emissions generated by a fleet of airborne tundra reindeer, take a gander at other contributors to Santa's carbon-heavy Christmas Eve journey.