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How to Smart Shop for Christmas

December 28, 2009 10:22 pm steve Leave a Comment

We all like to have a plan for the holiday season. We know by when we need to cook, decorate, clean, and get gifts. But too often things don’t go as planned. As always happens in life, the unexpected can come up. Maybe you get swamped at work and have to stay late. Or maybe you get unexpectedly volunteered to make costumes or refreshments for your child’s holiday play. Or maybe some relatives decide that they are going to come stay with you at the last minute, and you have to unexpectedly play host. There’s a lot that could happen, and suddenly you find yourself scrambling last minute to get gifts for family and friends.

If this sounds like your life, consider an easier way to complete your holiday shopping: shop online. For the purpose of this article, let’s pretend you’re shopping for a stuffed animal. This is an easy example because stuffed animals are one size fits all, and can be an easy gift for anyone, unlike say, clothing, where you need to know someone’s size and taste to get them something appropriate. Plush toys are also appropriate for any age, and make a great holiday gift. So, here’s how to make online shopping your great time saver this holiday season.

Open All the Time

Unlike department stores, websites don’t close for business just because it’s after 9 at night. You can shop at any time that’s convenient for you. Maybe you wake up at 3 a.m. with insomnia, there’s no reason you can’t do your holiday shopping right then! The internet never closes, and so you don’t have to adhere to the store’s schedules, just shop whenever it works for you.

Saving Time

Shopping online is a really great way to save time. Say you need to buy some quick presents on your lunch break from work. You could drive to the store and fight with all the other shoppers during the lunch time rush to find a parking space. Then you could wait in line behind these same shoppers to make your purchase. Shopping online is much easier. Spend the time you could have spent traveling, parking, and waiting looking through the stores products. By the end of the lunch hour the stuffed lion and plush cat you picked out could already be on their way to your home, without any fuss from you.

Increased Choices

Online stores always seem to have more variety then anything in stores. Perhaps this is because there’s more space in their warehouses then in the stores, and things are less likely to be picked through and sold out. So if you’re looking for a stuffed lion, you can find many more varieties than in a store, and maybe find one that’s very unique.

Better Organization and More Categories

This is another way a shopping online can save you time. Good online websites put their products in easy to understand categories, which makes it easier to shop then running all over a big store looking for something. For example, if you looking for a plush cat, maybe there’s a category such as “Pet Stuffed Animals,” or if you’re looking for a stuffed lion there could be a category called “Jungle Stuffed Animals.” This way you don’t have to search through the entire toy department like you would in a physical store.

Save Gas

Not having to leave the comfort of your own home or work can not only save you time, but money, by not having to waste gas on another trip to the store. Even when you have to pay for shipping, you can sometimes save money, depending on how far away the store is. In fact, there are many online stores that have deals for free shipping, so then you definitely save some of your hard earned cash, and avoid polluting the environment. Here’s a tip for shipping: have it delivered to your work place. This way you don’t have to be at home when your stuffed lion or plush cat is delivered, and you don’t have to interrupt your day at all or have to make another gas wasting trip to the post office.

So as you can see, there are five great reasons why online shopping is better than regular shopping. It‘s a great way to save time and money. Find an online store that fits your gifting needs, and before you know it, holiday shopping will be a snap.

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How Does your Amish Family Celebrate Christmas?

December 23, 2009 10:33 pm steve Leave a Comment

We were taught that Christmas is Jesus’s Birthday and that day is to be celebrated as such. However, in our actions to me it was just another Sunday. Many Christmas’s as a young child we never had company or went visiting on Christmas. We spend the day at home like any other in-between (since the Amish only have church every two weeks we had in-between Sundays) Sunday. My mother would read (silently) the bible or the Budget (Amish newspaper) and we usually played games. The only present we sometimes got was one board game for the whole family.

One year when I was in 3rd grade I think we got a Monopoly game so then we played that all day. My Father loved Monopoly and he was able to win most of the time. Other board games we had were Aggrivation, Chinese Checker, The Game of Life, and Upwords. The only card game we were allowed to play was Old Maid, Go Fish, and Uno. Many Amish do play cards for a pass time but my parents did not like playing cards. In our young folks group we played Rook quite a lot.

For the most part I know that many families got together on Christmas and exchanged gifts but we lived far away from any immediate family and my grandparents had all passed so we never had any place to go on the Holidays. The only other difference from everyday life is that my sisters and I would make some special treats (recipes that were too expensive in everyday life) like: rice krispie bars, chocolate covered pretzels and coconut bon bons. I also remember baking extra pies and breads so we could give some to the neighbors. I really enjoyed that because I knew the neighbors loved my baking.

In school we celebrated Christmas a little different. We colored Christmas pictures to hang in the windows or on the wall, we made paper chains to hang from corner to corner with a colored bell in the middle. I don’t know why decorating was allowed in school but not at home. However, I also know that the extent of the decorating at school depended on who the teacher was. Sometimes the parents would complain on how much decorating was done at school.

At school we also exchanged names for gifts. The gifts were supposed to be fairly inexpensive because like my family, at one point there were 7 children going to school. A couple of days prior to Christmas we had our program. For that day we invited all the parents who brought food for the potluck. Once everyone got to school then we performed our program which consisted of singing Christmas songs and reciting poems. Then lunch was served and after that one of the dad’s would play Santa (no costume) and hand out all the gifts to the students. When everyone had opened their gifts the children would go home with their parents and Christmas vacation began and lasted until the 2nd day after when normal school would resume.

I hope this helps you to understand how the Amish celebrated Christmas.

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Celtic Christmas Traditions

December 21, 2009 10:25 pm steve Leave a Comment

Celtic Christmas Traditions

Most of us celebrate contemporary Christmas customs of putting ornaments on our Christmas trees and awaiting the arrival of Santa, the Celts on the other hand celebrated the Winter Solstice. The Druids believed that the sun stands still for 12 days from Christmas Eve to the 6th of January. A Yule log was used to burn for light back on those days and the charred relics sheltered the house throughout the year. Mistletoe, which is a sign of fertility, hangs in every house with other plants as a symbol of life in the midst of darkness.

Celtic Costume

Viking Warrior Adult Plus Costume

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Viking Warrior Adult Costume

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Irish Lass Dress Renaissance Collection Adult Costume

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It is the Scots belief that on Christmas Eve, an intense fire would keep impish elves from going down the chimney. On Christmas Day, people would dance around the bonfires while listening to the music of bagpipes and at the same time enjoys oatmeal cake. The major celebrations happened on Hogmanay, at the eve of New Year. These would involve a tradition called “first footing”, where the first person to step inside the home in a New Year is said to carry either good or bad luck, depending on the color of their hair. During the Night of Candles, candles brighten the path for the Holy family, the first footers, and the Mummers. Mummers are often clothed in masks and pass through from every home for music and dancing. The household members would have to guess who the mummers were. On the evening of New Year, they would round houses pounding on the walls to force out the old year while chanting a particular rhyme to request entrance for food & drink.

Scottish Costumes

Scottish Kilt Adult Plus Costume Includes kilt,shirt,shoulder sash,leg covers,sporran and tam beret. Does not include shoes…. more	Sexy Scottie Adult Plus Costume Includes dress,skirt,shoulder tartan,balmoral cap,2 sock clips and 3 shot glasses. Does not include shoes or knee highs…. more	Sexy Scottie Adult Costume Includes dress,skirt,shoulder tartan,beret,sock clips and 3 shot glasses. Does not include shoes or knee highs…. more
Big Shot Scot Adult Plus Costume Includes: Shirt,kilt,shoulder scarf with four loops,four shot glasses,cap,belt with bottle holster and sock cuffs. Liquor bottle and shoes not include… more	Big Shot Scot Adult Costume Includes: Shirt,kilt,shoulder scarf with four loops,four shot glasses,cap,belt with bottle holster and sock cuffs. Liquor bottle and shoes not include… more	Hot Scottie Adult Costume Includes: Kilt,hat,belt w/ bag,and two garters. Socks and shoes not included…. more
Sassy Lassie Plus Adult Costume Includes: Dress,hat,belt,purse,and two leg garters. Thigh high stockings,shoes,jewelry,and hair ties not included…. more	Sassy Lassie Adult Costume Includes: dress,hat,belt,purse,and two leg garters. Thigh high stockings,shoes,jewelry,and hair ties not included…. more

In Ireland, the celebration ends from Christmas Eve up until Epiphany on the 6th day of January. Red candles would be lighted and decorated with holly sprigs on the eve of Christmas. A seed cake would be baked by the women for every person, three pieces of puddings for Christmas, New Year’s and the Twelfth Night. On Christmas Eve, milk and bread is placed outside and the door was left unbolted as a sign of generosity. On December 26 which is St. Stephen’s Day, every place is filled with football and gatherings. An entertaining even called The Wren Boys Procession is for boys who would put on a costume and hop from house to house singing and playing music while gripping a Holly bush on a stick. They would state that a Wren was concealed in the bush and they needed funds to feed the famished wren, which in reality, the money is for them.

Renaissance Costumes and Masks

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Lady Of The Lake Adult Costume Includes top,skirt,belt,and headpiece. Does not include wig,sword,or shoes…. more	Mythic Goddess Adult Wig Includes: (1) Mythic Goddess wig…. more	Musketeer Adult Plus Costume Includes: Tunic with attached arm drapes,Gauntlets,Hat,Boot Spats. Does not include facial hair,sword,pants or boots…. more
Robin Hood Adult Plus Costume Includes: Shirt with attached vest,Gauntlets,Belts with pouch,Boot Covers. Does not include pants or bow and arrows…. more	Tavern Maiden Adult Plus Costume Includes: Dress,Belt. Does not include boots or beer stein…. more	Musketeer Adult Costume Includes: Tunic with attached arm drapes,Gauntlets,Hat,Boot Spats. Does not include facial hair,sword,pants or boots…. more
Robin Hood Adult Costume Includes: Shirt with attached vest,Gauntlets,Belts with pouch,Boot Covers. Does not include pants or bow and arrows…. more	Maid Marian Adult Costume Includes Dress (lace up bodice,overskirt and chemise are all one piece). Does not include headpiece or shoes…. more	Tavern Maiden Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Belt. Does not include wig,beer stein or boots…. more
Robin Hood Child Costume Includes top with attached printed chest piece,sash,pants with boot tops,and cloak. Does not include shoes or other accessories…. more	Masquerade Mask Adult Includes mask…. more	Princess Juliet Child Costume Includes dreaa and headpiece. Does not include shoes…. more
Long-Nosed Rose Venetian Adult Mask Includes one mask…. more	Medieval Guy Adult Costume Includes Top,Toy Mace. Does not include pants…. more	Medieval Mistress Adult Costume Includes teddy,skirt,thigh highs,and toy mace…. more
Ren Adult Boots Includes shoes…. more	Renaissance Lady Adult Costume Includes gown. Does not include accessories…. more	Sexy Guinevere Adult Costume Includes dress. Does not include accessories…. more
Medieval Shield Includes shield…. more	Juliet Child Costume Includes Dress,Headpiece. Does not include shoes,rose…. more	Renaissance Queen Child Costume Includes Dress,Hat…. more
Robin Hood Child Costume Includes: Tunic,Pants,Belt,Hat,Boot Covers. Does not include Boots…. more	Renaissance Princess Child Headband Includes headband. Does not include dress or choker…. more	Renaissance Princess Child Choker Includes choker. Does not include dress or headband…. more
Renaissance Princess Josephine Child Costume Includes dress. Does not include cape,shoes,headband,choker or bag…. more	Lacy Witch Bag Includes bag…. more	Lancelot Adult Costume Includes: Tunic,Pants,Boot tops,Belt. Does not include: Shoes,Sword…. more
Sequin (Red/Black) Mask Includes mask…. more	Antique Mask with White Feathers Includes mask…. more	Antique Mask with Pink Feathers Includes mask…. more
Robin Hood Adult Costume Includes: Tunic,Hat,Belt,Boot Covers. Does not include shoes or pants…. more	Maid Marian Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Headpiece. Does not include shoes…. more	Noble Knight Adult Costume Includes: Tunic,Boot Covers,Belt. Does not include pants,shoes or sword…. more
Dark Knight Adult Plus Costume Includes: Tunic,Arm Gauntlets,Boot Covers,Cowl. Does not include pants,shoes or toy sword…. more	Dark Knight Adult Costume Includes: Tunic,Arm Gauntlets,Boot Covers,Cowl. Does not include pants,shoes or toy sword…. more	Designer Collection Sexy Robin Hood Adult Costume Includes top,skirt,hat. Does not include boots…. more
Knight of the Round Table Adult Costume Includes headpiece,tunic,belt. Does not include sword,pants or shoes…. more	Baroness Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Headpiece…. more	Fairy Tale Renaissance Maiden Child Costume Includes: Dress,headband. Does not include: Shoes…. more
Red and Gold Princess Wand Includes wand…. more	Red and Gold Princess Child Tiara Includes tiara. Does not include costume or choker…. more	Renaissance Headband (Pink) Child Includes: Headband…. more
Knight Armor Child Costume Kit Includes shield,sword,helmet,breastplate…. more	Black Child Boots Includes one pair of black boots…. more	Black Knight Helmet Includes one black knight helmet…. more
Lancelot Designer Collection Adult Costume Includes: Hood,tunic with attached sleeves,belt and boot tops. Sword,pants and shoes not included…. more	Robin Hood Designer Collection Adult Costume Includes: Hat with feather,shirt,vest,capelette with lace up front,belt,pants and boot tops…. more	Noble Lord Adult Designer Collection Costume Includes: Hat with feather,cape with chain,tunic with fur trim and collar,corded tie,pants and boot tops…. more
Executioner Adult Plus Costume Includes: Eye mask,hooded robe and belt. Gloves and axe not included…. more	Tavern Wench Adult Plus Costume Includes: Hat,blouse,corset and skirt. Stein and shoes not included…. more	Court Jester Adult Costume Includes: Hood,shirt and pants. Shoes and gloves not included…. more
Zola (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black unisex boots…. more	Tyler (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black thigh high unisex boots…. more	Pirate (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black boots with red ribbon side lace…. more
Thomas (Brown) Adult Boots Includes one pair of brown boots. Available in men sizes Small (8-9),Medium (10-11),and Large (12-13)…. more	Thomas (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black boots. Available in men sizes Small (8-9),Medium (10-11),and Large (12-13)…. more	Bernard (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black boots. Available in men sizes Small (8-9),Medium (10-11),and Large (12-13)…. more
Hook (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black boots. Available in Mens sizes: Small (8-9),Medium (10-11),and Large (12-13)…. more	Sparrow (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black boots. Available in men sizes Small (8-9),Medium (10-11),and Large (12-13)…. more	Penn (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black high heel boots. Available in women sizes 6,7,8,9,and 10…. more
Bonny (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black boots. Available in women sizes 6,7,8,9,and 10…. more	Masquerade Queen Adult Costume Includes: Velvet hoop gown and matching eye mask…. more	Masquerade Queen Adult Plus Costume Includes: Dress with inset and matching eye mask…. more
Racy Robin Hood Elite Collection Adult Costume Includes: Lace-up vinyl trimmed dress,belt,sachel,puff sleevelettes,petticoat,hat with feather and boot covers. Shoes not included…. more	Lady Musketeer Plus Adult Costume Includes top and skirt. Boots are not included. Available in women plus sizes XX-Large and XXX-Large…. more	Brown Child Wig with Tiara This Brown wig with Tiara is adorable with any princess costume. One size fits most children. Remember a wig cap to hold in your own hair. We cannot a… more
Blonde Child Wig with Tiara This Blonde wig with Tiara is adorable with any princess costume. One size fits most children. Remember a wig cap to hold in your own hair. We cannot … more	Royal Lady Pirate Adult Costume Includes dress and hat. Boots and sword not included. Available in women sizes S/M 2-8 and M/L 8-14…. more	Curry Harem Pants Renaissance Collection Costume Includes: one pair of Curry Harem Pants…. more
Chemisette Renaissance Collection Adult Includes: cotton chemisette. Available in Adult size Large…. more	Anne Boleyn Grand Heritage Collection Adult Costume Includes dress and headpiece. Earrings not included. Available in women sizes small,medium,and large…. more	Brigadoon Grand Heritage Collection Adult Costume Includes shirt,vest,skirt with overpiece,and scarf. Handbag and jewelry not included. Available in women sizes small,medium,and large…. more
King Robe Adult Costume Cloak your self with this majestic burgundy Kings Robe trimmed in faux fur. Available in one size fits most adults. Crown and scepter sold separately…. more	Crop Top Renaissance Collection Adult A white cotton crop top with sleeves hitting below the elbow and elastic shoulder and waist bands. Shown with the Lock-Lace Bodice (Burgundy) – sold s… more	Lock-Lace Bodice (Navy) Renaissance Collection Adult The superb cut cups the breast for a perfect lift. Double boning in the front dips below the navel for a flat profile. Lacing in the 54 grommets up th… more
Pirate Hat Adult Unisex Includes a black pirate hat with gold trim. One-size fits most adults…. more	Gold Tragedy Mask This is a classic gold Tragedy mask. One Size fits most adults. An elastic band holds the mask in place…. more	Gold Comedy Mask This is a classic gold Comedy mask. One Size fits most adults. An elastic band holds the mask in place…. more
Renaissance Pouch (Burgundy) The Renaissance Pouch is a gold satin bag with traditional burgundy trimming…. more	Renaissance Pouch (Gold) The Renaissance Pouch is a gold satin bag with traditional gold trimming…. more	Venetian Mask – 1/2 Face White w/ Black Hat This intricate Venetian Mask is constructed of Painted Vacuum Formed Plastic and Felt. White 1/2 face with gold trim and attached to a black hat trimm… more
Black With Stones Mask Beautifully decorated with shimmering stones and beads,this impressive black mask will surely turn heads at your next Mardi Gras Ball! The mask has a … more	Black and Gold Carnival Mask This beautifully decorated gold and black Venetian style half mask has sequins and feathers and is an elegant touch for your Masquerade costume. The m… more	Regal Jester Hooded Cape This mystical Regal Jester hooded cape is made of polyester velvet with bright red,yellow and purple color blocking,and trimmed in black,extended purp… more
Fairy Tale Wig Includes a beautiful blonde wig with curls. One Size fits most adults. Choker not included…. more	Gold Netted Mask Gold netting is accompanied by traditional gold trim. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allows the mask to swivel down ov… more	Venetian Mask – Gold/White Mask with Hat This gold mask is accompanied by a traditional gold trim. The hat is attached to the mask. One Size fits most adults. The mask has an attached,rigid p… more
Venetian – Fiesta Mask Traditional sequin beading and colorful jewels adorn this distinctive design. Ribbon streamers heighten the whimsical feeling of this mask. One Size f… more	Venetian – Gold Nose Mask/Hat This is a classic Venetian mask with an attached traditional,three-cornered hat. One Size fits most adults. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U s… more	Venetian – Jester Mask Traditional sequin beading and a rainbow of colors,Gold accents,sparkling jewels,and whimsical ribbon streamers. One Size fits most adults. The mask h… more
Renaissance Adult Shoes Includes: A pair of brown,Renaissance shoes with criss-cross straps and black sole (less than 1″)…. more	Sailors Pants (Black) Renaissance Collection Adult Costume Deep front pockets and a drawstring waist add to the comfort of these light-weight classic black pants. Combine with the white Ren Shirt and Burgundy … more	Ring Belt – Renaissance Adult Collection Eight-ounce leather,1 3/4 inches wide by up to 49 inches long. Snip tip to fit. Genuine leather. One size fits most…. more
Hosen Traditional – Renaissance Adult Collection Traditional hosen undergarment has drawstring elastic waistband secured with a grommet. Made of 92% Cotton / 8% Lycra these hosen are machine washable… more	Classic Chemise Renaissance Collection Adult The chemise is worn under all gowns. A timeless piece,the chemise today is better known as a slip. Chemises were designed to leave less wear and tear … more	Country Wench Twill Bodice Renaissance Collection Adult The twill bodice is an excellent piece to partner with the Galley or Country Wench Gathered Skirts (both sold separately). Worn over a chemise (sold s… more
Country Wench Gathered Skirt Renaissance Collection Adult The gathered skirt has a double set of lacing holes in the back of the waistband,which allows for adjustments. The extra-high waistband is superior to… more	Galley Wench Twill Bodice Renaissance Collection Adult The twill bodice is an excellent piece to partner with the Galley or Country Wench Gathered Skirts (both sold separately). Worn over a chemise,the bod… more	Galley Wench Gathered Skirt Renaissance Collection Adult The gathered skirt has a double set of lacing holes in the back of the waistband,which allows for adjustments. The extra-high waistband is superior to… more
Irish Lass Dress Renaissance Collection Adult Costume This dress is perfect for hot days. Worn over the Classic Chemise (sold separately) this sleeveless dress opens like a jacket and laces up the front o… more	Country Wench Gathered Skirt in Eggplant Renaissance Collection Adult The gathered skirt has a double set of lacing holes in the back of the waistband,which allows for adjustments. The extra-high waistband is superior to… more	Black Queen Adult Costume This Adult costume includes a black full length gown with silver lame center panel,sheer sleeves,and a crown headpiece with attached veil. Polyester. … more
Maiden of Verona Adult Plus Costume A lovely long purple and ivory panne gown with gold trim accents and a matching headpiece…. more	Festive Royalty Mask Includes a plastic base red and blue mask embellished with shiny polyester fabric and golden trim. Design is completed with multicolored sequins and j… more	Medieval Monk Adult Costume Includes a polyester under robe,hood with caplet,rope belt and wig. Available in One Size Fits Most Adults. Cross and mustache sold separately. Sandal… more
Fancy White Pirate Shirt Adult An off-white pirate style shirt with lace up neckline,ruffled collar and cuffs. This is a unisex shirt and can be worn by either men or women. Availab… more	Pirate Boy Boot Tops Distressed pleather Pirate Boy Boottops come in Black or Brown. One size fits most children. Please note: Size is listed on package as Medium/Large. T… more	Pirate Man Boottops Distressed pleather Pirate Man Boottops come in Black or Brown. One size fits most* (runs small). Please note: Size is listed on package as Medium/Lar… more
Pirate Girl Boot Tops Distressed pleather Pirate Girl Boottops come in Black or Brown. One size fits most children. Please note: Size is listed on package as Medium/Large. … more	Pirate Lady Boot Tops Cuffed black distressed pleather boottop comes in Black or Brown. Womens sizes: One size fits most*. Please note: Size is listed on package as Medium/… more	Lancelot Adult Costume Includes a long sleeve tunic with wrist bands,pants with attached boot tops,and a belt. Available in one size Adult Standard (up to a size 38-42). Mus… more
Prince Adult Costume Includes Gold-trimmed panne shirt,matching panne pants,and belt. One size fits most Adult Men (up to a size 42/44)…. more	Mustache and Goatee (Literate) Self adhesive mustache and goatee,great accessory for a Shakespear costume…. more	Venetian Mask w/Stick Silver Accents Beautiful Venetian half mask with Silver accents and attached stick…. more
Red Venetian Mask with Stick Add a touch of mystery to your next costume with this deluxe Venetian mask Red half mask,with feather and gold accents and an attached black and silve… more	Venetian Mask Black Cat This Venetian cat shaped half mask has Black faux fur and Gold trim. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allows the mask to… more	Venetian Mask Silver W/Headpiece This deluxe Venetian mask is Silver with Silver and Black accents,and an attached Black headpiece with Silver accents. The mask/headpiece has an attac… more
Red Venetian Mask Male This half style mask is Red and White with Gold accents. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allows the mask to swivel down… more	Red Venetian Mask Female This lovely half style mask is Red with Gold accents. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allows the mask to swivel down ov… more	Black Venetian Mask This half style mask is Black with Gold accents. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allows the mask to swivel down over th… more
Black Venetian Feathers Mask This half style mask is Black with Gold accents and feathers. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allows the mask to swivel… more	Renaissance Queen Adult Plus Costume Includes: Dress with Gold inlet,Gold accents,and headpiece…. more	Swash Buckle Shirt Adult Costume Includes: one white shirt…. more
Hooded Velvet (Black) Double Adult Cape Includes one (1) basic Black hooded velvet cape that ties at the neck…. more	Warrior King Child Costume This costume includes: Silver and Black headpiece with cowl,tunic with a dragon crest and boot tops. Sword sold separately…. more	Mardi Gras Couples Mask This wonderful half mask is a Deep Green with Gold Trim. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allows the mask to swivel down… more
Gold Venetian Half Mask with Flowers This beautiful half mask is Gold details and trim and bright colored flower accents. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which al… more	Black Feather Couples Mask This lovely half mask is Black with Gold Trim,Feathers and Black and Gold Ribbons. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allo… more	Black Couples Mask This handsome half mask is Black with Gold Trim and Black and Gold Ribbons. The mask has an attached,rigid plastic,U shaped headband which allows the … more
Mardi Gras Feather Couples Mask This beautiful half mask is a deep green with gold trim,accented with purple and green feathers,and Purple and Gold Ribbons. The mask has an attached,… more

The Welsh which are well-known for their fantastic singing voices and caroling, known as eistoddfodde, is a very famous activity held during Christmas. In some neighborhood, people gather around in a public area to make known who has presented the best music for a new carol. This carol is included to all the rest of the songs that are well-known and frequently sung in Wales. In other areas, a resident is chosen to be the Mari llwyd, who roam around the town in dressed white clothing while carrying a horse’s skull on a stick. Any person being bitten by the horse’s jaws must pay a penalty. One of the well-liked sweets for the Christmas holiday is called Taffy. Christmas goose is also a traditional food and a must. Santa doesn’t have any cookies and milk left for him; instead, mince pies and a bottle of Guinness was left for his taking! They also preserve the English practice of holly, mistletoe, pudding, stockings, and snow.

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Fresh Ideas to Celebrate Christmas with Family

December 20, 2009 10:35 am steve Leave a Comment

Christmas is a widely celebrated even throughout the world. You will find in this article varying ways on how families celebrate Christmas all over the world.
Christmas practice #1:
Â? Buy music from the grand English cathedrals. Collect stories about the Salisbury and Worchester Cathedral of England. As you occupy yourself with your music during the holidays inform your family the stories you have collected and how the grand organs were played in these Cathedrals and the church choir sang during the Christmas holiday.
Christmas practice #2:
Â? Set some time aside to do a little special holiday baking. Absorb the whole family in the process. Box up your goodies as presents to give to family, friends and neighbors as they stopover and distribute their presents to you. Encourage your children to give out the gifts of home baked goods.
Â? Fruitcakes and homemade chocolate chip cookies are a must during Christmas baking. Keep on creating your own version of baked goods every year
Christmas practice #3:
Â? As you start your baking mores, collect your tales of the real meaning of Christmas and persuade your children to pass on these stories to their future offspring and on and on through every generation. While you doing the sifting, stirring, baking and preparing the gift packages say some tales to your children and other family members.
Christmas practice #4:
Â? As the time of year starts, read or buy audio tapes of the Christmas story and the Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, or any other much loved Christmas story. Adorn the house and put up the Christmas tree as your stories in the background are playing.
Â? Be a good model by keeping a spirit of charity, peacemaking and kindness throughout Christmas time.
Â? Bear in mind and in your story telling about the incarnation of Jesus Christ, the moment when God became one of us to share our day by day experiences as we do, and that Christmas is the moment in time we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.
Christmas practice #5:
Â? Buy a nativity scene and have this set up in an important place in your home
Â? Every time a child is born into your family, buy another figurine to put in to the scene and show these each year. Your figurines can be something you wish to be a symbol of each new person born into your family. When in-laws are added, insert another figurine to your nativity scene.
Christmas practice #6:
Â? Commemorate Christmas Eve and celebrate with your parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and other member of the family.
Â? Initiate an open house on Christmas Day for anybody who doesn’t have any place to go to and give a present or home made baked goodies and dinner to those who have no Christmas at all.
Â? You may want to consider arranging a rotation with your neighbors in your locality for the big open house Christmas party to be made each year.
Christmas practice #7:
Â? Dress your kids up in costumes like Mary and Joseph and hop from house to house, requesting if they can come in to sing Christmas carols or deliver baked goodies.
These are just some of the many ways we can involve ourselves in the joy and hope of the Christmas. Our way of life will teach our children a relevant lesson in life of the reason why Christ was born and how he would like us to treat one another – with utmost love and kindness.

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Celebrate Christmas With A Themed Party

December 2, 2009 10:22 am steve Leave a Comment

Celebrate Christmas With A Themed Party

Parties are a time-honored tradition during the holiday season. They are the perfect way for friends, coworkers, and loved ones to gather together to celebrate the holidays. They are also the perfect opportunity to do something fun and different. For instance, you could throw a theme party. No matter who you invite, there is sure to be a wide variety of Christmas party themes and Christmas costumes to choose from in order to match the personalities of your guests.
For children, there are numerous ideas that you can use for Christmas party themes because it is fairly easy to determine what make children happy. Throw them a Santa Claus party where everyone comes dressed in red with a Santa hat on. Make all of the decorations, serving plates, napkins, and cups Santa-related and maybe even invite a grown up Santa to the party to give out little gift to each of the children. You could also serve Santa shaped cookies and milk. You could alternatively use an easy party kit and simple decorations.

If a Santa Claus party doesn’t interest you, maybe a tree decorating party would. This might be a little more costly but probably not much more than what you would spend on any other party. Once you decide on the number of children that you want to invite, take a trip to your local dollar store and purchase one miniature Christmas tree for each child. You can get them for around $5 a piece and you can also purchase miniature ornaments, garland and tinsel for a very reasonable price. Again, as we did with the Santa Christmas party theme, make sure everything is Christmas tree related, such as cookies, napkins, plates, and decorations.

Even for adults, Christms Party Themes can be a lot of fun. You can definitely use your imagination here. Costume parties are always a hit because it is fun to see everyone dressed in costumes. It really shows their imagination. For this type of party, ask your guests to dress up as one of the characters from one of your favorite Christmas cartoons or shows.
For example, if your favorite Christmas cartoon is How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the guests could dress up as the Grinch or Cindy Lou Who. You could even serve your own version of the Christmas feast with the “Roast Beast” and “Who Hash”. If you like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer have everyone dress up as Rudolph, an elf, or even the Abominable Snow Man and serve some type of food that you can rename “silver and gold” after the cartoon’s theme song.
Christmas is a great time of year and should be enjoyed to the fullest. Parties are the absolute best way to do so, whether it is with your children and their friends or your adult friends, family, and coworkers. You can create Christmas party themes from just about any holiday related item. All you have to do is use your imagination and have fun with it.

Christmas Theme Theme Costume Ideas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! – The Grinch Deluxe Plus Adult Costume Includes: Santa suit,mask,hat,grinch gloves. This is an officially licensed Dr. Seuss product…. more	How the Grinch Stole Christmas! – The Grinch Deluxe Adult Costume Includes mask,santa suit,santa hat and gloves. Does not include tights. This is an officially licensed The Grinch product…. more	Workshop Elf Adult Costume Includes green velvet pants with button and zipper closure,striped shirt,suspenders,striped socks and velvet hat with pom-pom. Does not include shoes…. more
Santa Hat Adult Costume Includes tunic. Does not include shirt,pants or shoes…. more	Emerald Wiseman Adult Costume Includes shirt,pants,belt,cape,and headpiece. Does not include wig,facial hair,or shoes…. more	Garnet Wiseman Adult Costume Includes shirt,pants,belt,cape,and headpiece. Does not include wig,facial hair,or shoes…. more
Sapphire Wiseman Adult Costume Includes robe,cape,headpiece,and sash. Does not include facial hair or shoes…. more	Joseph Adult Costume Includes coat with under robe,headpiece,and belt. Does not include wig,facial hair,or shoes…. more	Mary Adult Costume Includes gown,and robe with attached headpiece. Does not include shoes…. more
Green and Red Elf Adult Costume Includes: Jacket,Pants,Hat,Belt,Booties…. more	Economy Red Santa Hat Adult Includes: Hat…. more	Santa Parade Pleaser Adult Costume Includes: Hat,Poncho,Tunic,Pants/Boot Tops. Present and Gloves not included…. more
Classic Mrs. Claus Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Apron,Cap. Glasses and Boots not included…. more	Shiny Brass Bell Includes Bell…. more	Economy Santa Wig and Beard Set Adult Includes: Wig and beard…. more
Jesus Tunic Adult Costume Includes Tunic,Scarf. Does not include wig…. more	Fur Accessory Kit (Adult) Includes: Headband,muff and boot covers. Does not include shirt pants or shoes…. more	Ms. Candy Cane Adult Plus Costume Includes: Dress and headband. Does not include clutch,stockings or shoes…. more
Elf Boots Adult Includes: One pair of boots…. more	Elf Hat Adult Includes: Hat…. more	Muff Hat Adult Includes: Hat. Does not include shirt…. more
2 1/2″ Santa Bell Small Includes: Bell…. more	Santa Bell Strap Includes: Strap with attached bells…. more	Economy Santa Beard and Wig Set Adult Includes: Wig and beard. Does not include glasses…. more
Glitter Hair Bows Adult Includes: 2 hair bows. Available in red or green…. more	Tinsel Tease Pink Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Hat. Does not include stockings or shoes…. more	Holiday Hottie (Green) Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Hat. Does not include tights or shoes…. more
Hot Rod Elf Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Hat,Belt. Does not include boots…. more	Rock-n-Roll Santa Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Hat,Belt. Does not include boots…. more	Soft Velour Santa Suit Adult Costume Includes: Jacket,Pants,Gloves,Belt,Hat,Boot Tops. Wig,beard,glasses,boots and bag are not included…. more
Economy Flannel Santa Suit Adult Costume Includes: Jacket,Pants,Hat,Gloves,Boot Tops,Belt. Does not include wig,beard glasses or boots. Please Note: This light-weight costume is of economical… more	Elf Adult Costume Includes jacket,belt,pants,hat. Does not include stockings or shoes…. more	Candycane Heel with Red Bow Adult Shoes Includes: One pair of shoes…. more
Velvet Angel Wings and Halo (White) Adult Includes: Halo and Wings…. more	Velvet Miss Santa Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Hat,Capelet,Belt,Boot Covers,Gloves…. more	Sassy Elf Adult Plus Costume Includes: Dress,belt,hat and stockings…. more
Candy Cane Cutie Adult Plus Costume Includes: Dress…. more	Santas Little Helper Dress Adult Plus Costume Includes: Dress…. more	Santa Hat with Plush Trim Adult Includes: Hat…. more
Deluxe Elf Adult Costume Includes: Jacket,pants,and hat. Shoes are not included…. more	Candy Cane Tights Adult Includes one pair of tights. Shoes are not included…. more	Winter Willie Adult Macot Includes: an oversized head with hat,jumpsuit,sarf,mitts,and shoe covers…. more
Sassy Elf Adult Costume Includes: Dress/Belt,Hat and Stockings…. more	Santas Inspiration Adult Costume Includes: Dress,Hat,Belt. Does not include sleevelets,bell or boots…. more	Santa Eyebrow Whitener Includes: Makeup stick…. more
Imperial Santa Suit Adult Costume Includes: Hat,Jacket,Pants,Belt,Boot Toppers. Does not include glasses,wig,beard set,gloves,bag or presents…. more	Santa Claus Dog Costume Includes: Jacket,hat,and belt…. more	Elf Dog Costume Includes: Tunic,hat,and cuffs…. more
Velvet Complete Santa Costume – Adult Includes: Jacket,pants,hat,belt,boot tops,gloves,glasses,eyebrowa,wig,and beard set. Shoes and stuffed torso not included…. more	Complete Santa Suit Adult Costume Includes: Jacket,pants,hat,belt,boot tops,gloves,glasses,eyebrow stick,wig,and beard set. Shoes and stuffed belly not included…. more	Economy Santa Suit – Adult Includes: Jacket,pants,hat,boot tops,gloves,and beard and mustache set. Boots and stuffed belly not included…. more
Caroling Hand Bell Includes one hand bell…. more	Reindeer Antlers Headband Includes one antlers headband…. more	Candycane Reindeer Headband Includes one reindeer headband…. more
Ridged Santa Hat Includes one hat. Sunglasses not included…. more	Santa Economy Mascot Adult Costume Includes: Jumpsuit with attached mitts,with head and feet…. more	Mrs. Santa Wig Includes: One white wig. Glasses not included…. more
Santa Eyebrows Includes: One pair of self adhesive Santa eyebrows…. more	Nick (Black) Adult Boots Includes one pair of black boots with fur trim around the top…. more	Joy (Green) Adult Boots Includes one pair of green high heel boots. Available in women sizes 6,7,8,9,and 10…. more
Joy (Red) Adult Boots Includes one pair of red high heel boots. Available in women sizes 6,7,8,9,and 10…. more	Mommy-To-Be Angel Adult Costume Includes: Dress,wings and halo. Shoes and stockings not included…. more	Adult (White) Feather Angel Wings Includes: One pair of feathered wings…. more
Holiday Honey Adult Costume Includes: Dress and hat. Shoes not included…. more	Twice as Fun Adult Costume Includes: Reversible dress w/ clear removable shoulder straps,reversible hat,and belt. Boots not included…. more	Easy Santa Boot Cuffs Includes cuffs. Available in one size fits most adults. Black boots are not included…. more
Santa Beard and Wig Feature Set Includes beard. Available in one size fits most adults. Costume,glasses,and eyebrows are not included…. more	Legacy Santa Suit Adult XL Costume Includes jacket with zipper front closure,pants with pockets,hat,belt with buckle,boot tops,and gloves. Available in Adult Standard Size (fits up to s… more	Legacy Santa Suit Adult Costume Includes jacket with zipper front closure,pants with pockets,hat,belt with buckle,boot tops,and gloves. Available in Adult Standard Size (fits up to s… more
Jesus Adult Costume Includes robe with attached sash,and crown,wig and beard. Shoes not included. Available in adult One-Size fits most…. more	Eskimo Cutie Adult Plus Costume Includes dress with pom pom ties,mittens,boot tops,and toy popsicle. Petticoat not included. Available in women plus sizes 1X/2X and 3X/4X…. more	Eskimo Cutie Sexy Adult Costume Includes dress with pom pom ties,mittens,boot tops,and toy popsicle. Petticoat not included. Available in women size X-Small,Small,Medium,and Large…. more
Christmas Cutie Sexy Adult Costume Includes dress,removable garters,hat,shrug,and stockings. Available in women sizes Small,Medium,and Large…. more	Jacob Marley Adult Costume Jacob Marley includes tattered hat and coat with attachable locks and chains. Available in one size,Adult Standard. Pants,shoes,and makeup not include… more	Royal Sultan (Wise Man) Adult Includes: headpiece,robe,tunic,belt and pants. Lamp,shoes,and facial hair not included. Adult size Standard…. more
Queen Headband Adult Includes one Queen Headband,Available in One size fits most…. more	Victorian Santa Adult Costume The Victorian Santa costume includes: hooded cape and capelet,satin tunic. One size fits most Adults. Beard and glasses (both may differ slightly from… more	Elf Holiday Apron and Hat Adult Includes an apron and hat. White shirt,stockings,and shoes are not included…. more
Elf Shoes Adult The Elf Shoes are green with red trim and attached pom-poms. One size fits most Adults…. more	Santa Belt with Decorative Cast Buckle The Santa Belt with Decorative Cast Buckle is made of black naugahyde with an elaborate large cast gold buckle with holly imprinting and prong,six gil… more	Heavy Duty Suspenders Includes one pair of suspenders…. more
Majestic Toy Bag The toy bag is made of burgundy pile plush with a white drawstring. The bag is 36″ tall x 29″ wide…. more	Snowman Suit Adult This furious flurry of a suit is made of white acrylic pile plush with three large black pom-poms on the tummy and a zippered back. It comes complete … more	Reindeer Suit Adult This fun,one piece suit is made of brown acrylic pile plush with a white acrylic pile plush front tummy and a zippered back. It comes complete with an… more
Scrooge Adult Costume The Scrooge costume includes: full length white pajamas and white cap with tassel. Glasses and wig not included…. more	Reindeer Antlers Brown antlers are attached on a headband. One size fits most heads…. more	Curly Q Santa Hat Includes a fun metallic red hat with white faux fur trim. One size fits most adults. 55% Cotton/ 45% Polyester…. more
Santas Sweetie Red Adult Costume Includes a red stretch velvet dress with white faux fur trim,matching hat,bell necklace,black belt and gauntlets…. more	Miss Candy Cane Adult Costume Included is a dress,bracelets,headband,gloves with marabou trim and boot tops also trimmed with marabou…. more	Mr. Peppermint Adult Includes: hat,bowtie and striped vest. Shirt and pants are not included…. more
Moses Wig/Beard – Grey Includes a stunning grey wig and beard combination with curls. One Size fits most adults. Robe not included…. more	Parade Pleaser – Santas Elf Adult Costume Includes: Oversized hat with see-through eye mesh (in the middle of the hat),hair poncho with attached face,tunic with attached belt,and boot tops. On… more	Velvet Santa Hat Green Includes a velvet green hat with white long-hair plush band and 3-1/2″ pom pom. Available in adult one size fits most…. more
Velvet Santa Hat Burgundy Includes a velvet plush burgundy hat with white long-hair plush band and 3-1/2″ pom pom. Available in adult one size fits most…. more	Christmas Cookie Adult Costume Includes a red velvet mini dress with plush white trim,red bow accent and a pair of red and white striped thigh high stockings. Hair bow and shoes not… more	Holiday Thigh Highs Adult Includes a pair of red opaque thigh high stockings with white marabou puff,satin bow,and bell accent…. more
Biblical (Brown) Wig And Beard Includes a brown wig and seperate beard with attached mustache. Elastic straps that go around the ear secures a comfortable fiting beard and mustache…. more	Marabou Feather Halo White Includes a white headband with attached marabou halo…. more	Buddy Elf Adult Costume This fun Buddy costume includes a green fleece jacket with gold yellow accents and white cuffs and collar,matching cone style eft hat,long yellow pant… more
Santa Adult Boots Includes: A pair of black santa boots with side zipper,black sole with heel (approximately 1″). Made of Polyurethane…. more	Elf/Pointed Ears Includes one pair of elf ears,One-Size fits most…. more	Toy Soldier Adult Costume Includes red jacket,blue pants,white straps and busby hat. Gloves and boots not included…. more
Shepherds Crook Brown Includes one shepards crook…. more	Shepherds Crook White Includes a white plastic crook cane. Some assembly is required,this cane is made up of four pieces that simply fit together. When assembled crook is a… more	Long Sexy Miss Santa Gloves Includes a pair of elbow length red gloves with white fur trim and buckles around the wrists. Available in One Size Fits Most Adults…. more
Sultan (Wise Man) Adult Costume Sultan costume includes a tunic,red robe,and a matching headpiece. Lamp,mustache,beard,and sandals are not included…. more	Christmas Tree with Shoe Boxes Adult Costume Includes a green foam tree jumpsuit with gold star,red ornaments and silver garland,also includes gift box shoe covers in red and gold. Available in o… more	Mr. Snowman Adult Costume Polyester lamenated onto durable foam is used to create this snowman costume. Includes scarf and hat,made of same material. Mittens,shirt and pants no… more
Velvet Mrs. Claus Adult Plus Costume Includes a long red velvet dress trimmed in rich faux rabbit fur,satin apron with pocket brocade trim and faux rabbit fur. Wig sold separately (may di… more	Mrs. Claus Adult Plus Costume Includes a red polyester dress with lace collar,cuffs and ruffle,separate apron that ties in back,and a cap. Wig sold separately. Shoes not included…. more	Elf Tights Adult Includes a pair of unisex red and green tights. Available in One Size Fits Most Adults . Shoes sold separately…. more
Classic Elf Adult Plus Costume Includes a two-tone green and red felt tunic with metallic edging,collar with jingle bells accents and metallic trim,metallic cord belt,matching elf h… more	Deluxe Elf Adult Costume Includes tunic,hat,and shoes. Available in One-Size fits most adults…. more	Santa Sack Includes a 30″ x 36″ deluxe velvet sack with gold embroidered lettering,gold drawstring,finished with 2 bells and a 12″ shoulder strap. Toys not inclu… more
Santa Belly Padded Santa belly with elastic straps in back. One Size Fits Most Adults. Polyester fill…. more	Deluxe Santa Wig,Beard and Eyebrows Set Includes wig,beard,and eyebrows…. more	Santa Beard And Wig Set Includes white wig,eyebrows and beard. One Size Fits Most Adults. Santa hat and costume sold separately…. more
Tartan Plaid Santa Hat Includes a tartan plaid Santa hat with white faux fur trim and pom-pom. One size fits most adults and kids. 100% Polyester. Wig not included…. more	Mrs. Claus Dress Adult Plus Costume Mrs. Claus never looked so good! Made of exquisite quality red velvet and trimmed in luxurious long white pile around the neckline,cuffs and hemline. … more	Kris Kringle Suit 3X Costume This popular style santa suit is deluxe pile plush with deluxe white pile plush trim. Available in Adult Mens size 3X,64-70 Jacket (up to a 63″ waist)… more
Kris Kringle Suit Adult Plus Costume This popular style santa suit is deluxe pile plush with deluxe white pile plush trim. Available in Adult Mens sizes: XL,50-56 Jacket (up to a 56″ wais… more	Kris Kringle Suit Standard Costume This popular style santa suit is deluxe pile plush with deluxe white pile plush trim. Available in Adult Mens size Standard,42-48 Jacket (up to a 52″ … more	Imperial Santa Suit (Crimson) Costume Imperial Lux-Seal crimson Santa Suit trimmed in a thick white fox-like faux fur fabric. Includes: Hat,fur trimmed jacket with zipper front closure,ela… more
Ultra Velvet Santa Suit Costume Trimmed with rich fake rabbit fur and fully lined satin,this Ultra Velvet Santa Suit includes: jacket with zipper closure,inside front pockets and bel… more	Rich Velvet Santa Suit Costume Deluxe velour trimmed Santa Suit with fake rabbit fur. Includes jacket with zipper front and belt loops,pants with side pockets,hat,belt,boot tops and… more	Sunny Claus Adult Costume Includes a Red zipper jacket with white long hair trim and mid-length sleeves,red short pants with white long hair trim and pocket (to hold the suntan… more
Mrs. Claus Wig Adult Natural color,synthetic fiber,fully washble,and individually boxed. One size fits most adults. Eye glasses not included…. more	Velvet Toy Bag High quality red velvet toy bag with a white rope drawstring. Bag measures approximately 22″ x 33″.Toys not included…. more	Holiday Apron and Hat Set Costume Red fleece apron with white trim,decorative buckle and fleece hat to match. Three utility pockets on the bottom,perfect for caterers,bartenders,and sa… more
Velvet Elf Adult Costume Made of beautiful forest green velvet. This one-piece tunic is trimmed in 1″ gold rick-rack. The tunic includes elf hat trimmed in gold rick-rack and … more	Professional Santa Suit (58-62) Costume This suit is made of a bright red deluxe pile plush with luxurious,white long fake fur plush trim and completely satin lined. Suit includes: zipper co… more	Majestic Santa Suit (Size 58-62) Costume Deluxe Santa Suit is thick burgundy pile plush,timmed with luxurious white long-hair plush and is completely satin lined. Available in Adult Mens size… more
Majestic Santa Suit (Size 50-56) Costume Deluxe Santa Suit is thick burgundy pile plush,timmed with luxurious white long-hair plush and is completely satin lined. Available in Adult Mens size… more	Majestic Santa Suit (size 42-48) Costume Available in Adult Mens size Standard,42-48 jacket (up to 52″ waist). Suit includes: zipper coat with inside pocket and belt loops,pants,hat,belt,eyel… more	Sexy Peter Pan Elf Adult Costume Includes: Dress and Hat. Shoes not included…. more
Heavenly Angel White Adult Plus Costume Includes long White velvet gown with sheer sleeves,silver rope belt,marabou trimmed halo and wings. Available in one size Adult Plus (fits 16-24W). Ma… more	Reindeer Antlers-Plush Brown plush reindeer antlers headband…. more	Santa Wig and Beard-Quality Synthetic Basic 2-piece set includes Santas wig and his beard. Made of quality synthetic material. Glasses sold separately…. more
Santa Belt Super Deluxe XXL Includes one Santa belt…. more	Santa Belt Super Deluxe XL Includes one Santa belt…. more	Green Felt Elf Shoes A pair of Green felt shoes with black bottoms and a bell at the tip. Please note: these are costume accessories,not real shoes and are not intended fo… more
Santa Belly Economical Includes one lightly padded Santa belly. Wig,facial hair,glasses,and pants are not included…. more	The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Deluxe Adult Costume Jack Skellington Costume includes jacket,ascot,and the distinctive bow tie,and character mask. Pants,shoes and gloves not included. This is an officia… more	Miss Santa Adult Costume This Adult economy costume includes: Red tunic with White color,hat and Black belt. Red tights are not included. 100% polyester…. more
Miss Santa Tunic Standard Costume This Adult economy costume includes: Red tunic with White color,hat and Black belt. Red tights are not included. 100% polyester…. more	Santa Gloves Includes a pair of white gloves made of stretch nylon with a snap…. more	Long Victorian Christmas Caroler Adult Costume The beautiful Long Victorian Christmas Caroler includes: Green velvet dress with christmas plaid and gold trim,matching cape with fur trimmed hood,and… more
Old Time Santa Suit With Hood Costume Includes: Red Jacket with hood and white fur trim,pants boot tops and black belt. Wig and Beard,Gloves,Glasses and Bell all sold separately…. more	Complete Elf Adult Costume This complete adult Elf Tunic boxed set includes: Red and Green tunic,beltcord,matching hat and elft shoes with little pom poms. Tights sold separatel… more	Square Santa Glasses Square Santa Glasses have plastic lenses and are adjustable…. more
Round Santa Glasses A pair of Santa glasses. Plastic lenses. Adjustable…. more	Deluxe Santa Eyebrows Made of 100% Teviron and built onto a net foundation…. more	Santa Wig And Beard Made of polypropylene (cotton-like material) this is one of our lowest priced beard and wig sets. Held in place by 2 thin elastic bands. (No spirit gu… more
Santa Deluxe Wig and Beard Instructions included. Eye glasses sold separately. Eyebrows not included…. more	Mrs. Claus Dress Adult Costume Made of exquisite quality red velvet and trimmed in luxurious long white pile around the neckline,cuffs and hemline. This dress has a zipper in back a… more	Professional Santa Suit Adult Plus Costume This suit is made of a bright red deluxe pile plush with luxurious,white long fake fur plush trim and completely satin lined. Includes: Zipper coat wi… more
Silver Bell A brass bell,perfect for Santas. Approximately 6″ tall…. more	Professional Santa Suit (42-48) Costume This suit is made of a bright red deluxe pile plush with luxurious,white long fake fur plush trim and completely satin lined. Includes: Zipper coat wi… more	Deluxe Plush Santa Hat Includes hat…. more

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Santa Claus 101: the Ultimate Guide to Playing Santa at Christmas

November 29, 2009 11:05 pm steve Leave a Comment

A great Santa Claus impersonation is a useful skill to have: you can thrill your young children on Christmas Eve, make extra gift-buying money by working as a mall Santa, volunteer your services as a Salvation Army bell ringer, or be the life of your next office holiday party. Playing one of the most famous white-bearded men in history can be a daunting prospect, but with the right tools and preparation, you can act out the part of a convincing Santa Claus this holiday season.

Here’s what you need to play Santa Claus realistically:

A Great Costume No one is going to believe you’re the real deal if you don’t dress the part. Many of us can still picture that one intoxicated uncle staggering around in the snow sporting a red turtleneck, a straggly, elasticized beard, and a can of beer, hollering “Ho, ho, ho!” at the top of his lungs. Not a convincing Santa.

Instead, stock up with the following:

- A professional Santa suit, preferably one with shiny buttons, furry white trim, and a matching hat.

- Standard Santa accessories, such as the requisite wide black belt and buckled boots. White gloves and small, square glasses are also a good touch.

- Jingle bells and a toy sack filled with gifts are also appreciated by little ones.

Now that you’re dressed the part, what else do you need?

The Proper Chuckle Yelling “Ho, ho, ho,” isn’t actually a prerequisites for those who want to play Santa Claus. Actually, it’s much more convincing if you master the art of the belly laugh. A good, infectious chuckle goes a lot further than a forced, barking hoot.

Also, remember that Santa Claus is a good-natured guy and probably doesn’t run around with a scowl on his face too often. So while you’re in that Santa costume, keep smiling, Kris Kringle. This takes us to our last, but most important topic:

The Santa Attitude In order to keep your audience from eyeing you in suspicion, it is important to get into the proper character. Instead of feeling irritation at the enormity of the role you’re getting ready to play, take a few minutes to capture the Christmas spirit. Think about why you’re playing Santa in the first place: the high-octane excitement of the kids you’ll be performing for, or the extra money you’ll be providing for needy charities. Once you remember the point of your performance, it becomes a lot easier to get into character.

Next, you need to develop an air of mysteryespecially if you’re making an appearance at a family get-together. You’re playing the part of a man that inexplicably gets into homes once a year, without setting of the burglar alarm, alerting the family dog, or even being slowed down by the fact that the chimney of the house leads to a forced-air furnace and not a fireplace. The trick to mastering this important characteristic is stealth. Scope out a likely place for a costume switch, and have a cover story prepared for your absence in the meantime. If it’s safe, and you won’t slip off a snowy roof, consider sneaking out a window and reappearing in another room. Again, cover your bases by making sure there are no locked windows or other hindrances to your plan.

You can also simply slip into a room when no one is looking, and just observe for a moment. Let everyone notice you and wonder when you showed up, and then leave in the same subtle manner.

Playing Santa Claus can be one of the most rewarding hobbies you ever pick up. Plus, if you do it right, portraying the legendary Kris Kringle in a heartfelt and credible way, you’ll find your skills in very high demand over the holiday season.

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Tips to Select a Suitable Santa Clause Costumes

November 23, 2009 10:52 pm steve Leave a Comment

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! Christmas is a favorite winter celebration that is time for traditions such as parties, baking cookies, trimming the tree, decorating the house, and family gathering. This big celebration is enjoyed by both children and adults. Many people are dressing up for Christmas parties and this awakens the Christmas spirit and spreading Christmas cheer to you as well as others.

The most famous costume for Christmas season is a Santa Clause suit, which kids love to be around with during Christmas. If you are planning to dress up as Santa Clause for local school Christmas fairs, fancy dress party or any Christmas party, there are four tips that can help you to enhance your Santa appearance. (These tips are great for lady Santa too!)Tip 1: Shopping checklist

Santa accessories that you will need include black belt, red stocking cap, glasses, red sweat suits and shirt, white glove, glue, jingles bells, laundry bag, lipstick, cotton swabs and fake bears. You can get all these accessories and costumes through online store we recommend. Tip 2: Identify the Usage of Santa Suit

If you are going to display Santa Clause away from your audience, you can go for a simple type of Santa suit with beard and gift sack. However, if the Santa suit serves for the purpose to interact close to your audience, you need to spend a little time on the detail of the costumes. If you are going to be in Santa costumes for longer period, make sure it is flexible for you to remove and put on easily. The beard and wig should be realistic to get the overall outlook to become more convincing.Tip 3: Budget on Santa Suit

How much are you willing to spend for your Santa suit? The prices vary base on the quality of the fabric and other material used to make the suit. For instance, zipper Jacket is more expensive than the one with pullover jacket because with zipper jacket, it is always easy to wear, take off and washable. Before you start shopping, browse an online store that offers variety of costumes matching with make up and accessories that you can customize accordingly. A standard set of Santa suit includes suit attach with belt loops, pants, hats, vinyl boot with plus cuffs, white glove and black belt with silver buckle. Santa belly costumes are also available for your selection. You can even add on wigs, makeup, and fake cigarettes with complete fake smoke to project an interesting Santa character. Tip 4: Character of Santa Clause

Before dressing up as a Santa Clause, you need to understand the character of Santa Clause. Santa Clause is well known for his rosy cheeks. You can apply pink blusher on your nose and cheeks that is in roses or cherry color. In addition, Santa has a happy personality and loves to say ‘Ho! Ho! Ho!”

Getting a full set of Santa Clause costume is not hard as long as you find the right place to buy all you need. Early preparation is always wise for Christmas party celebration. Santa Suit is definitely the perfect addition to any holiday wardrobe.

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Elf Costume

November 14, 2009 10:35 pm steve Leave a Comment

Everyone knows that Christmas is a busy time. People work incredibly hard for their bonuses, and dream of getting home to spend quality time with their families. Santa isn’t that lucky however, and needs all the help he can get. That’s where his helpers come in- the elves.

Sometimes the elves don’t get the recognition they deserve, and the big man in red takes all the credit. However thanks to Will Ferrell and his now infamous movie Elf, people have started to appreciate the little guys in green a bit more. After all without them there’d be no Christmas presents to speak of!

It seems prudent then that the demand for elf outfits has increased massively over the last few years. It seems the public have warmed to the guys in green, and what better way to prove that than dressing up in an elf costume?

Elf costumes are available in a variety of different designs and are now a central part of Christmas fancy dress. As with any costume there are varying degrees of quality, but most are very well made. Generally speaking, an elf costume will comprise of a jacket, trousers and amazingly cool elf hat. It’s also possible to get hold of curly elf shoes, some of which have bells on!

Both kids and adults are able to enjoy the pleasure of dressing up as an elf as outfits come in many sizes and shapes. This means you’re as likely to see a group of elves at a school Christmas party as you are on a night out on the town. Just make sure you treat them nicely if they’ve got pointy ears!

This Christmas spare a thought for the little fellers who do the hard work, and put a smile on their faces with an elf costume. Who knows, you may find an extra special present in your stocking on Christmas morning.

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Great Santa Suit Costume Tips for the Annual Christmas Helper

November 13, 2009 12:04 am steve Leave a Comment

The time of the season is coming to think about Santa suits. With the holiday season approaching all children begin to think of Christmas with Santa. He is a symbol to every child in the United States. Santa is not the reason for Christmas, but for children it is.

So with that said here are some reasons for you to get a Santa suit this year.

When ordering your Santa suit you have to know who is going to wear the suit first. If a child is going to wear the suit for a play then you do not need that much material for them. But if you are working at the mall you are going to have to be very detailed on your costume so the children know it is Santa and not a man. For a office party or party at home just a little detail would be nice if there are no kids there.

The best time to order your Santa suite is before Halloween so you can find them on the website or in a costume store. Sometimes during the Christmas season you can find a suit by the lights, and decorations in a retail store.

If you get a job at the department store they usually provide the Santa Claus suit for you which would save you time on research and ordering. Just make sure you find out in plenty of time for ordering if necessary. You can always rent a Santa suit if you need one on a short notice.

Here are a couple of scenarios when it might make more sense to make a Santa costume yourself.

- When there is a women who would like to have less fabric on the suit than the stores provide.

- Children are in a play and they are a tad smaller then the average Santa.

When you have the Santa suite on there is a way you need to act. Santa is happy, jolly, and full of joy, at all times. You never see him getting angry or saying bad words. You have a reputation to uphold so wear the suit with pride and have a great holiday. And remember that there are thousands of children who know who Santa is and what he stands for.

Hope this helps you find the perfect Santa suit. Just make sure you give yourself time to order the suit or get it online as soon as you can. And know if you do run out of time try going to the stores and looking by the decorations. You may find one there just for you.

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Walt Disney World at Christmas: Showcasing the Christmas Spirit

November 12, 2009 6:11 pm steve Leave a Comment

Christmas is by far the best event of the year that children of all ages will enjoy at Walt Disney World. There’s a festive spirit showcased at WDW that no other vacation spot can touch.

During this season, Disney World pulls all the stops to make it an ideal place to bring the family and celebrate the holidays. All the theme parks come together, from the middle of November to the end of December, in one big Christmas themed party.

The Decorations are at full hilt in the manner that only Disney can do. Millions of lights adorn the whole place. Wreaths, Christmas trees, holly and other holiday touches are highlighted with the Osborne lights. Special shows are staged with some of the most popular entertainers in concerts and special holiday events. The Disney characters are in their Christmas costumes and snow can be seen on Main Street and behind the MGM Studios. Nothing is spared at WDW during Christmas to immerse you and your family in the magic of the season.

The Magic Kingdom is at it’s holiday best as it hosts the “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Day Parade” with Mickey, the Gingerbread man, Santa, Jolly Snowman, the cute little Elves, the March of the Wooden Soldiers and a host of Disney characters. Walt Disney World at Christmas is aired on national television on Christmas Day. Spectacular fireworks displays, like “Wishes” and Illuminations are presented. You can even see snow falling on the rooftop of the Magic Kingdom castle. Holiday music fills Main Street and all the shops are dressed for the season.

At Epcot, no cost is spared throughout Future World. The countries that are featured in the World Showcase are presented with their own decorations according to each individual culture. The Christmas celebration in these countries is done just as it would be celebrated in their respective tradition. Many holiday personalities come to life during these events.

The Candlelight Processional highlights the WDW Christmas celebrations at Epcot. This live performance is a musical, re-telling the events of the birth of Jesus. A narrator, a full orchestra and choral performers all take part in this concert at the Epcot. The showing of the IllumiNations fireworks as its finale, highlights the event.

For events like Christmas, it would be best to plan ahead of time and make the necessary reservations early, as seats may not accommodate all the guests attending the shows. In fact, Christmas and New Year are the busiest times at the resort.

MGM Studios: The Disney MGM studios features the Osbourne Spectacle of Lights. The Spectacle of lights is a huge, 5 million plus display of holiday lights that adorns the streets of America at the back lot of the studios. The MGM Studios also features the “Hollywood Holly-Day Parade” of your favorite Walt Disney characters.

The now famous Osbourne Spectacle of Lights started in Little Rock, Arkansas, when Jennings Osbourne strung 1000 light bulbs as a gift to his daughter. Every year, lights were added. Eventually, it reached 3 million lights, and people soon took notice. This idea quickly became an excellent addition to the Walt Disney World Christmas, bringing a stronger and more festive feel to the occasion.

The Animal Kingdom Park features the Jingle Jangle parade, with the WDW characters as the main participants, and a huge Christmas tree at the entrance to the park. In addition to that, there is also the floor to ceiling tree in the middle of the lobby of the Wilderness Lodge.

The festive spirit is captured at Walt Disney World at Christmas. Spending a vacation at Disney during this season is ideal for everybody.

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