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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

5 best holiday apps

Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 5:30 PM

Help bring in the holiday spirit and cheer with these 5 smartphone apps.
'Tis the season for foot-dragging by shoppers

Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 4:40 PM

Of those who have already started shopping, nearly 29 percent have already spent more money than they expected this season.
J Lo plays Santa while raising money for charity

Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 1:50 PM

Enter her holiday contest to raise money for kids' charities and win a chance for 2 tickets to the last show of her "Dance Again" world tour in Puerto Rico.
Should parents lie to their kids about Santa?

Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 12:30 PM

Santa can serve as an example of selflessness and create family traditions, and that's never a bad thing for kids to learn.
18 perfect snowflakes [Photos]

Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 11:34 AM

These intricate, one-of-a-kind ice crystals form when precipitation falls through varying levels of humidity and temperatures in the air.
Greening your holiday gathering

Mon, Dec 17 2012 at 11:19 AM

This video from Earth911’s Holiday Hangout series has some useful tips for being more sustainable when you’re entertaining without being the obnoxious ‘green’ host.
12 days of nontraditional Christmas movies

Fri, Dec 14 2012 at 6:27 PM

If you can't bear the thought of taking in one more Christmas movie, here are some alternatives that still feature Dec. 25, but not in the usual manner.
25 cats in, on and under Christmas trees

Fri, Dec 14 2012 at 6:24 PM

These festive felines prove that the Christmas tree is a cat's favorite part of the holiday season.
Strangest gifts from co-workers

Fri, Dec 14 2012 at 12:13 PM

A survey reveals some of the strangest gifts employees have received from co-workers through the years, including a harpoon.
Santa Claus appeals to Boehner on 'fiscal cliff' legislation [Photos]

Fri, Dec 14 2012 at 11:22 AM

A familiar man in red urges House Speaker John Boehner to act on legislation that would prevent a fiscal cliff before Christmas.

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Christmas

Articles about Christmas

5 best holiday apps

'Tis the season for foot-dragging by shoppers

J Lo plays Santa while raising money for charity

Should parents lie to their kids about Santa?

18 perfect snowflakes [Photos]

Greening your holiday gathering

12 days of nontraditional Christmas movies

25 cats in, on and under Christmas trees

Strangest gifts from co-workers

Santa Claus appeals to Boehner on 'fiscal cliff' legislation [Photos]

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