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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

Cutest way to recycle leftover Christmas trees? Elephants [Photos]

Fri, Jan 04 2013 at 11:37 AM

It is tradition at the Zoologischer Garten in Berlin to give leftover Christmas trees to elephants to munch on during the first week of the new year.
Zoo animals dine on Christmas trees

Fri, Jan 04 2013 at 9:56 AM

Video: Animals in a northern German animal park in Neumuenster on Thursday were given a New Year gift on Thursday - Christmas trees donated by people and companies in the region.
In Portland, Christmas tree recycling that gives back

Wed, Jan 02 2013 at 4:26 PM

Move over bake sales and car washes ... a do-goody alternative to municipal curbside pick-up, Christmas tree recycling has become a lucrative fundraising activity for nonprofit groups in Portland, Ore.
Amazon.com tops holiday shopping satisfaction survey

Fri, Dec 28 2012 at 9:44 AM

While the online retailer continued to dominate, Apple, Dell and JCPenney all experienced drops in holiday sales this year.
Christmas stuff hangover? Here's a (video) cure.

Thu, Dec 27 2012 at 12:40 PM

If you are feeling like you overdid it this holiday, make 2013 the year you cut back.
Post-Christmas snow blankets the Midwest and Northeast [Photos]

Thu, Dec 27 2012 at 11:22 AM

After sweeping through the Midwest the day after Christmas, a winter storm is expected to dump two feet of snow in the Northeast.
5 Christmas videos of cats, dogs and kids guaranteed to make you smile

Tue, Dec 25 2012 at 11:09 AM

Enjoy this virtual stocking stuffer and share it with a friend.
Last-minute give-back gifts for all

Sun, Dec 23 2012 at 1:38 PM

These presents help places and people in need, and are easy to get ASAP online.
Baked Risotto with Orange and Vanilla Bean

Sat, Dec 22 2012 at 9:31 AM

Not only is this dish easy to prepare, but it's so hearty and versatile that every cook should know how to make it the traditional way. That said, we're going to cheat. We're going to bake it. This is probably illegal in Italy and some parts of New York. That's okay, because this risotto is delicious and worth a little hard time.
Scrumptious Candied Citrus Peel

Fri, Dec 21 2012 at 1:46 PM

Candied citrus peels are delicious, and they make great gifts too.

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Articles about Christmas

Cutest way to recycle leftover Christmas trees? Elephants [Photos]

Zoo animals dine on Christmas trees

In Portland, Christmas tree recycling that gives back

Amazon.com tops holiday shopping satisfaction survey

Christmas stuff hangover? Here's a (video) cure.

Post-Christmas snow blankets the Midwest and Northeast [Photos]

5 Christmas videos of cats, dogs and kids guaranteed to make you smile

Last-minute give-back gifts for all

Baked Risotto with Orange and Vanilla Bean

Scrumptious Candied Citrus Peel

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