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Christmas holiday? I am taking my husband on an overseas holiday for Christmas. He knows that we will be going overseas but does not know where we will be going. I am looking for somewhere relatively inexpensive (flying from Brisbane, Australia), that will be fun and also let us have a relaxing holiday while still having plenty of things to do. We will be away for about 10 days. At the moment I am thinking about Singapore. But have also considered Vanuatu and Malaysia. Does anyone have any other suggestions of places to holiday?

What is the appropriate wine for the christmas holiday? What is the best wine to serve for the Christmas holiday?

How can you volunteer at the white house during Christmas/Holiday season? I live in California and I have a very deserving teacher who has always wanted to be able to volunteer during the Christmas/Holiday season decorating the white house. We as a class would fund for her flight and accommodations as an end of the year gift, however I would like some guidance as to who we would need to contact to make this happen next holiday season. Thanks!

Why is the Christmas tree part of the Christmas holiday tradition? I mean, even if this christmas holiday honors Jesus Crist, or is just a pagan holiday(which I think it most likely is) what does a tree have to do with Christmas?

Are atheists supposed to celebrate christmas if its a Christmas holiday? I have some atheist friends that celebrate christmas, and I go to a catholic school and my religion teacher said that its a christian holiday, if so why do atheists celebrate it, I mean whats the difference between a atheist celebrating Hanukkah or Ramadan. And y would they celebrate it if they hate christians in the first place?

What are good spirit days for a Christmas/holiday theme? I have thought of holiday hat day, tacky christmas sweater day, wear your snow clothes day but i need more!

Do you get a Christmas holiday when at uni? Do you get a two week Christmas holiday when at universities like Oxford and Cambridge? If so, from what dates do these holidays usually last?

How long the christmas holiday will last in your country? How long the christmas holiday will last in your country?I just want to know.

How long is Christmas holiday in France? I mean for students? Usually, when does CHristmas holiday start in French school? When does it end udually?

How "closed" is London over the Christmas holiday? I am going to be in London over Christmas week (23 December to 28 December). I have been to London many times, but never over a major holiday. Is it hard to get around, do things, or go out to eat on Christmas Day? What about on Christmas Eve? Is Boxing Day a huge "closed" holiday? Thanks! I am excited to see the city at Christmastime!

What are some good Christmas/Holiday Recipes (NOT COOKIES!)? What are some yummy holiday desserts that are NOT cookies, we already make cookies, and want to make some different type of dessert for christmas dinner. If you could, would you please put in a link from where you got the recipe? Or just type it out if you got it from a recipe book? Thanks!! Do not say "Do a web Search" I did and there wasn't crap.

What is a good destination to spend a week in...during the Christmas holiday week? We are trying to think ahead and plan a week long vacation...somewhere in the world, during the Christmas holiday week. Just to get away and relax and not worry about the craziness. We thought Cabo, Colorado, Hawaii, Chile...and pretty much every place else. Does anyone know of a destination that is fun that time of year, and also...preferably relatively cheap?

Why do people make big issues about the Christmas holiday? some school is trying to ban the holiday, people debate the name of the holiday, trying to remove christmas, hannickah, and halloween from schools. People debating about religion and holidays in the US. And the jello debate with religions in the US Are we basically trying to come up with issues and dilemmas each year? It's making the holidays seem less enjoyable.

What is your favorite Christmas/holiday song and why? I really love the Christmas season, especially the music! So I was just curious to see what holiday songs other people enjoy!

Christmas-How long does the Christmas holiday last and when should people stop celebrating Christmas? 4-14-08? Have you always wondered how long does the Christmas holiday last and when will we celebrate the last Christmas of our livies, the Christmas holiday may last for days but why is it one day to celebrate it.

Whats up with the London Terror threats over the christmas holiday? Looking for information on the reported threat in London over the christmas holiday, Does anyone have any information?

are banks available during Christmas holiday? One of my customer remitted the payment a week ago, but we still did not receive it. Usually it takes us around 3-4 days for us to receive it. I do not know what happened. all the banks are off work during Christmas holiday?

The Christmas holiday! Am I the only one in tears, stressed out and totally exhausted? The holiday season is supposed to joyous, but I suppose it's never meant to be relaxing? In fact, why does it feel more like work (and very difficult work at that) and I feel even lonelier and more helpless than ever? Am I the only one who suffers from anxiety, exhaustion, and an emotional breakdown due to preparation for, and anticipation of, the travel, family gathering, and especially the gift exchange on Christmas day morning?

What are some ideas/plans for teenage girls to do over the Christmas Holiday? My friends and I just dont know what to do over our christmas holidays? DOes anyone have an ideas of what to do? We want to spend our last Christmas together, remembering everything. Thanks!

How do you spend your christmas holiday? i spend my holiday is that on christmas eve i go to my aunts house and we have dinner and we open christmas presents and we also go to church. On christmas day we open presents and we go to my grandmas house and sometimes we have x mas breakfast and then we open more presents and then we have a great time

which days in christmas holiday are safe for travelling on the roads? do you agree that the heaviest holiday travel traffics occur closely before or after Christmas Eve? 1.Which days should we choose to travel on roads between the 22nd to othe 26th? 2. which days might be the safest for travelling around New year's eve I will take weather forest cast into consideration too. also, we travel within the Midwest

Is it disengenuous for an atheist to send out Christmas/holiday cards? Obviously, if someone is an atheist, Christmas has no particular significance. It's just another day. So, what do you think about an atheist sending out holiday cards? Do you think it's disingenuous for them to use this time of the year to send out greeting cards, considering this time of year is nothing special to them? Thanks!

What happens to your sense of time over the Christmas holiday period? Every single day so far this holiday I have got up and had to ask someone what day it is. Is it just me?

Does anyone have any homemade Christmas/Holiday ornament ideas? I used to give out home baked cookies, but it seems everyone is on a diet. Anyone have any crafty suggestions of unique home made ornaments for trees etc?

Who knows about the Wiccan holiday Christmas is retrofitted from? I was wondering about the Wiccan holiday that took place around the time that many people celebrate Christmas now. I know it has to do with trees and some kind of winter festival but I would like to know more. Please link or tell where you are getting the information from. Thank you.

when do you start to celebrate the Christmas holiday? when dose yor your family start?

Where is the best place to holiday over Christmas? Last year I had the pleasure of enjoying the Christmas period holidaying in Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt. Now that Christmas is on the horizon again I am starting to think of a warm, sunny place to spend this year's Christmas period. In addition to being hot and sunny in late December it must be close to the sea and have a vibrant night life. Can anyone make any suggestions?

I am probably going to stay home during christmas holiday.what about you? I am probably going to stay home during christmas holidays.what about you?

How do I make Christmas happen in Sims2 Holiday Edition? I know I can buy Christmas, and other holiday decorations, but will it just happen, or do I have to click on something to make the Sims celebrate. Also, I only see Christmas and Halloween decorations. What other holidays are there besides those two? I just thought if I had to click on something that it would take me to a scene, like how birthdays, and sometimes woo-hooing does. I was hoping for a big celebration.

What is your favorite Christmas Holiday song and why? Not 'Christmas" songs, but Holiday songs. Please list words if you can. Mine is: "I Wish I Had A Hippopatamaus For Christmas". This is a very cute song, and the first time I heard it, it was several yrs. ago when I was working in a sweat shop, and it came on the radio. My girlfriend and I just about wet our pants from laughing so hard! No, I can't remember the words, but the song is a riot!

What are your favourite Christmas holiday activities? Wohoo - it is nearly Christmas! But what are your favourite things to do around this time of year ... ?

What is your favorite Christmas / Holiday Ornament and why? What is your favorite Christmas / Holiday ornament? WHY? Who gave it to you?

When are the best days to travel on the highways around the Christmas holiday? I'm trying to figure out a trip to see family on Christmas, for about a week. I'm looking at a full day of driving to reach the destination, mostly highway driving. Christmas falls on a Monday this year. I'm figuring that the Friday before (22nd) would be bad for travel, and probably the Tuesday (26th) will be busy as well. What would you suggest as the ideal days to travel, in order to overlap Christmas day with a week of time off? Would Wednesday through Wednesday make the most sense? Thanks.

ATHEISTS, do you think that CHRISTMAS is becoming a CASH CROP holiday rather than about JESUS ? Because if we could stop all of the stores from selling extra merchandise around the Christmas Holidays. I think that there would be a World War III. So as you see, many of us have become spoiled. And to take that out of the equasion, not having gifts and all, would be nearly impossible. Is Christmas more of a cash crop holiday now, rather than about Jesus ? What do you think.................

What is the best part of you christmas holiday? What do you look forward to the most? Christmas is almsot here, and it seems as if knowone is really into the christmas spirit so, come on everyone open up and let everyone know what you look forward to the most about christmas. Mine is getting wasted on christmas eve and christmas day eating so much, and getting gifts of galore lol I love watching my families faces on the gift I give them. I live for that moment of OMG!

Christmas Holiday-How is Christmas is a mixture of secular and religious traditions? I have always wondered about this.

How many of people are Scrooges for this Christmas holiday ? The book "The Christmas Carol" Scrooge was terrible but he was right Christmas is a humbug every year and retail loves this time but we don't right ! Let's see how many scrooges are out here !

do atheists refuse their Christmas holiday pay? sure they don't believe in Jesus's birth or do they still celebrate with the Santa? if not celebrate at all, do they take their Christmas holiday pay, do they refuse take off from work, want to come in? If their true Atheists, I think she should go without their pay, not participate in Christmas work place parties--meaning no snacking etc. What do ya think?

Where should I travel to on the christmas holiday? I am a single black male. I am looking for a place to travel to on the christmas break. Any Ideals ?

What do you think about stores calling Christmas Trees Holiday Trees? I think it is so dumb that they call them Holiday trees. How many other holidays at this time put up a tree and decorate them? None that I know of. So it's a Christmas tree. If you celebrate a holiday that does put up a tree and it's not Christmas, let me know.

When does the Christmas holiday season end for travel end in Andalucia? I'm travelling there from Dec. 26 to mid-January. I'm assuming I should book all hotels from Dec. 26 to Jan 2 ... but I'd like some freedom to explore as I choose after that. Is the period Jan 2-Jan 6 still a high time for tourism ... will hotels be packed, or are Christmas holidays over by then?

How busy are the ski resorts around Salt Lake City during the Christmas holiday season?

What is the start of the Christmas holiday in non-American countries? In the USA we use the day after Thanksgiving as a marker to start Christmas shopping, decorating, singing, etc. When do you start in other countries?

Christmas Pudding-Have you ever had Christmas pudding for the Christmas holiday and did you love the taste? I consider regular pudding Christmas pudding, but I am going to try other things this Christmas. this question was posted March 21st,2008.

Any suggestions for a good Christmas holiday for two weeks? I want to go for the Christmas and new year period for two weeks.. somewhere hot and pretty cheap. Possibly Thailand? What you think? Also, somewhere where everything isn't American or Europeanised but somewhere were I can actually see how other people live and see some kind of different culture. I want to do a house swap, can any recommend any websites? I live in London by the way.

When do you start decorating for the Christmas Holiday?

What are the popular Christmas holiday destinations in the Philippines? This year gave us an unusually long vacation. Offices are closed, clinics are closed (but hospitals of course remain open). Which popular holiday destination are you in? Or are you just home, resting? As for me, I took the family to this beautiful place in Bataan called Anvaya Cove, for the entire stretch between Christmas and New Year. And there is wi-fi, because it is an Ayala development. Oh yes, I understand it is pricey here. But a friend allowed us to use his membership privileges. He had to drive with us to here to make sure we are received well.

How do I find cheap flights from London to Dallas, TX over the Christmas Holiday? My boyfriend lives in London and is trying to come to Dallas for Christmas (looking at flying out 23 Dec). Any ideas for finding cheap flights?

Is it normal to strongly dislike the Christmas holiday season? Every since I was teen I couldn't stand the xmas season. I know to everyone else it seems like a joyous time of the year, but not for me. IMO it's the worst time of year. I wish I could just bypass the holiday and go str8 into '09. I don't why, but I feel so alone during this season I mean I have family and friends.

Re decorating my room during the christmas holiday? I finally am getting money for christmas. Part of the money is going for clothes. And I want to re decorate my room. Like get new bedding. I already am getting a new TV. I would like to have posters on my wall of soccer players. I have one already of the US womans soccer team. I already have an autograph soccer book that I was able to buy that is already on my wall. Any one got any ideas?

How long is Christmas holiday for Carnegie Mellon University students? When does it start and when does it end?

HI guys I live in southern california, I was wondering where this christmas holiday you will be taking your? baby to go get Christmas pictures at? Any good suggestions, good experiences, bad experiences with department stores or stores? I am looking to take a family portrait for me, my husband, and 6 month old daughter. I just wanted some input on where you went and was it expensive how was the experience? Thanks! Have a merry christmas to all!

How did you celebrate the Christmas holiday yesterday & what things did you and family do? For some reason it didn't even feel like Christmas yesterday.it felt just like a normal and I am usually very very excited about Christmas time, but this year it was a little different,I stayed up all night on Christmas eve and my mom,brother and I went out and I remember falling feeling so tired and trying to fall asleep but I couldn't,I was so glad when we got home,I went right to bed and woke up refreshed. What things did you and your family do to celebrate Christmas.

Where is the hottest in december for a christmas holiday? I am looking to go away for xmas, somewhere hot but preferably not to far away (im in the UK) alothough i would travel if it was worth it. Any ideas?

Whats your favorite part of the Christmas holiday? My'n is the white fluffy snow, the pretty christmas tree, all the christmas songs, and my faviorte is going to the chirstmas tree lighting!

How is the holiday of Christmas portrayed in A Christmas Carol? Full Question : How is the holiday of Christmas portrayed in a social, aesthetic, ethical, and religious manner? I have been searching everywherea and i read a christmas carol twice and still cannot figure this out! Some one please help nme!

Italians which is your favorite Italian wine you like best with your Christmas Holiday dinner? Which wines are not to dry with turkey or ham?

What is the best day to fly for the Christmas holiday with two small children? I have one infant and a 4 y/o..Both have never flown before and we are traveling from Louisiana to Detroit. Any advice or comments that may help??

Christmas holiday cards-When do you send out your holiday cards and do you ever put money in them? Some people put money in their holiday cards, I don't know why they do that but they do, do you hand make or buy Christmas cards that are already made, and what special things do you find yourself writting on the cards every year.

did you guys plan how you are spending your christmas holiday? did you guys plan how you are spending your christmas holiday?

Does anyone know about a Christmas holiday station on XM radio? XM radio is a sattellite radio station that you can subsribe to and i have it and if you have it too i was wondering if you know of any stations or channels that play Christmas/Holiday music around that time of the year.. please let me know! thanks a ton

how long do christmas holiday sales usually last? ok as we already know today is like the day after christmas, i went to the mall today and all the stores have amazing sales. unfortunately i had some bad cramps and couldn't bare to shop in another store..(just to mention i got some really cute skinny leg jeans)! i didn't even get to go to american eagle! well anyway are there still going to be sales tommorow? ok thanks for the feed back

Holiday Open House and Christmas Parties in apartment buildings? Would it be OK to host a holiday open house (or a holiday party) in an apartment building? If so, should we notify the landlord/landlady, apt building manager/apt building superintendent, etc.? Any ideas/suggestions for apartment Christmas party or holiday open house?

What is your most memorable Christmas/Holiday moment? Mine was walking down Slat Lake City while it was snowing with my family, and seeing all of the city's lights and decorations! It was so memorable... We were all having so much fun, and we had wonderful hot cocoa! Ha ha so what is your best Holiday memory? Have a Wonderful Christmas! -cap10hook72-

Ethnic and American Holiday Christmas RECEIPES? What's your favorite Christmas dish/food? I wanna know everything from Jamaican/American/Indian/Cajun/French/Italien etc. Please write down the receipe as well!? Thank you:) HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

What is the JR Schedule like during the Christmas Holiday? Are the trains just crowded, or are there siginificant blackout times?