Christmas News

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

Flash mob helps family in need at holidays

Fri, Dec 14 2012 at 9:14 AM

A Kentucky family was at the receiving end of a random 'flash mob' of kindness when people put more than $500 in an empty box at a K-Mart parking lot and donated the money to them.
How to save energy during Christmas

Wed, Dec 12 2012 at 5:16 PM

Your credit card bills might be big this January, but you don’t need to have the additional shock of huge utility bills.
Holiday parody pokes fun at young eco-warriors

Wed, Dec 12 2012 at 2:00 PM

It's 'Oh Christmas Tree,' like you've never heard it before, with lyrics that share a lighthearted view of celebrating the holidays with an eco-kid in the house.
Regift unwanted presents and recycle goods

Tue, Dec 11 2012 at 12:38 PM

You can also avoid the potential regift all together by giving 'consumable' presents, like baked goods and soap.
Santa Claus is Chinese

Tue, Dec 11 2012 at 12:33 PM

About 80 percent of the toys sold in the United States are made in China.
Did I do the right thing by cutting down a Christmas tree?

Tue, Dec 11 2012 at 12:28 PM

Fake tree or real one? How to choose the clear winner from an environmental perspective.
Join MNN and Earth911 for a Greener Holiday

Tue, Dec 11 2012 at 11:21 AM

Earth911 is hosting a week-long series of Google+ Hangouts to encourage everyone to make eco-friendly choices during the holiday season. You're invited to watch and learn.
Holiday items to donate to the food bank

Mon, Dec 10 2012 at 5:25 PM

Attending an event where non-perishable items for the food bank are being collected at the door this holiday season? Think outside the soup can and donate one of these items
27 gourmet vegetarian recipes for Christmas dinner

Mon, Dec 10 2012 at 1:42 PM

If you are looking for ways to make your holiday meal a lot more interesting, check out these gourmet vegetarian and vegan recipes. Bonus: Most are fairly simple to make.
How people around the world get psyched for Christmas [Photos]

Mon, Dec 10 2012 at 11:40 AM

With only a couple weeks to go until Christmas, people around the world are celebrating with a variety of yule-themed events, from charity holiday concerts to Santa Claus 5k dashes.

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Christmas

Articles about Christmas

Flash mob helps family in need at holidays

How to save energy during Christmas

Holiday parody pokes fun at young eco-warriors

Regift unwanted presents and recycle goods

Santa Claus is Chinese

Did I do the right thing by cutting down a Christmas tree?

Join MNN and Earth911 for a Greener Holiday

Holiday items to donate to the food bank

27 gourmet vegetarian recipes for Christmas dinner

How people around the world get psyched for Christmas [Photos]

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