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

5 signs you're headed for a holiday breakdown

Tue, Nov 06 2012 at 6:34 PM

Stressed? Here's how to cope if your holiday starts to feel more like a punishment.
Shoppers want Thanksgiving experience before Christmas

Mon, Nov 05 2012 at 1:09 PM

Many American shoppers are sick of holiday music being played in stores right after Halloween, and want them to hold off on holiday spirit until after Thanksgiving.
Great deals on cookbooks to jumpstart your holiday shopping

Sat, Oct 06 2012 at 9:50 AM

Book Closeouts has great titles in cookbooks, food and wine for the home cooks and wine lovers on your list.
'Transplant shock' kills national Christmas tree at White House

Fri, May 04 2012 at 6:57 PM

The Colorado blue spruce passed away 'due to complications resulting from transplant shock' just 14 months after it was planted outside the president's house.
This weekend, NYC celebrates the magic of mulching

Thu, Jan 05 2012 at 7:00 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Christmas

Articles about Christmas

5 signs you're headed for a holiday breakdown

Shoppers want Thanksgiving experience before Christmas

Great deals on cookbooks to jumpstart your holiday shopping

'Transplant shock' kills national Christmas tree at White House

This weekend, NYC celebrates the magic of mulching

Christmas tree recycling

Sometimes you have to throw out the cookies

How to grow and re-bloom poinsettias

Sparkling clean kitchen in 1 hour

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

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