Christmas For All: August 2007

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Classic Christmas Song: Frosty the Snow Man!

Remember Frosty? How can we forget! He might not be around now but when the snow comes he'd be right next to our house. I still remember how I used to be glued to the TV watching Frosty and singing along. But I'm familiar with the color version of Frosty not the black and white version. Thanks to the magic of You Tube here's the black and white Frosty. It's the classic version and I love the song. I love signing along. Why not sing Frosty in August? It's fun anytime!

Thursday, August 23, 2007

The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole

The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole is one of the classic songs and my favorite song. I love Nat King Cole.

Just so you can rewind and sing along I've searched the lyrics and pasted here. It's the exact lyrics. Who knows you can practice and sing at your school or community's Christmas special performance too!

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like eskimos

Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight

They know that Santa's on his way
He's loaded lots of toys
And goodies on his sleigh
And every mother's child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly

Refrain:
And so, I'm offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it's been said
Many times, many ways
Merry Christmas to.. You!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

How to Survive A Family Christmas

Are you getting together in a big family Christmas this year? Or even for thanksgiving for that matter. I think this video can apply to both the holidays. You should watch it right before you go to you Aunt Sarah or Uncle Trevor's house for the big family get together. I really liked the part about how you can dodge questions like 'what you're going to do with your life'. Plus I love food so I don't mind eating!

VideoJug: How To Survive A Family Christmas

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Christmas Gifts - Year of the Dog

And talk about gifts have you seen "Year of the Dog"?
I just love Molly Shannon. Unfortunately it's going to get released in UK only later this month! But check it out here's a preview:

Year Of The Dog- Christmas Gifts - The funniest videos are a click away

Christmas Gift Ideas from Your Favorite Channels!

Sometimes we're so busy shopping around in the local shops or the shops that we see giving sales on TV we forget the stuff that we like the most. Just a reminder for you if you do like watching TV you can always buy gifts online from your favorite channels. Here's are my favorite channels that you can get your Christmas gifts from:

National Geographic has the perfect gifts for the adventurer/ explorer in all of us. They have the perfect gear for people who travel a lot. You can give travel packs or travel kits. Make sure you check out the clothing section -- even if you're not traveling they're the perfect Christmas gifts to give because they're light-weight durable clothing that you can wear even in the urban jungle. And if you asked what my favorite section of the National Geographic gift store is it has to be the photography section. They even have field guides! Hey I can dream can't I?

In the Discover Store besides the DVDs and Books, there are toys for kids starting from the age of 1 and up. They also have toys for the big kids too they're just called 'gadgets'. You can choose from a variety of gadgets from weather stations to novelty gadgets and bluetooth and GPS gadgets. My favorite gift would be the Turbo Cell Phone Charger that's only $19.95

Perfect place for moms and dads who love cooking is of course the Food Network. Here you can choose your gifts according to the show, or by brand. You're not just going to get the shows and cooking books you can get apparel to wear while cooking or stuff for the kitchen like cookware, tabletop and serve ware and kitchen appliance. Mom would just love it. Of course the best gift idea that I love is the "Cooking for Dummies Kit"!

Lets not forget the History Channel too. It's for anyone who loves to learn or watch history docu-drama and documentaries. Check out their gift finder that'll make your life a lot easier when it comes to picking and choosing for Christmas gifts.

And of course there's the regular non-cable channels like ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox Merchandise where you can get your friends and family gear from their favorite shows. Just don't forget, this year when you're shopping for Christmas gifts consider other channels of shopping too! (Pun intended!)

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Christmas Song: "Christmas Gift" from Super Monkey Robots!

Well here's an unconventional Christmas song that you'd really love. It's really cute and the song is awesome.

Shop Christmas Gifts in Christmas Markets!

The greatest thing about Christmas is the shopping for gifts and getting into the spirit of giving. And what better way to spend your time than to spend it in Christmas markets! You can do your Christmas shopping, get Christmas gift ideas and even sight see a bit. After all, they come but once in a year -- just like Christmas!

Here's a bunch of links you should visit to really know what Christmas markets are out there either in your city or state or even abroad so you can check them out while you're on your Christmas vacation:

Christmas Markets in North America 2007

Christmas markets in Europe

Don't for get to check out the photo's on Wiesbaden's Christmas Market or Christkindlmarkt as they say in Germany take place. Happy shopping!

Friday, August 3, 2007

How to Choose a Christmas Tree

Getting a Christmas tree is not as easy as it may seem. It all looks pretty and everyone have fun in the end but what about the environment? What do you look for when you choose a Christmas tree? What kind of tree do you buy and what can you do with it afterwards?

Don't fret all of your questions are answered in this short video. Take a look.

VideoJug: How To Choose A Christmas Tree

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Inspirational Christmas Message

Can't say why 25^th December has been associated with the birth of Jesus, while the Bible says no specific date of the event !!

However, the fact that over 400 million people celebrate Christmas all around the globe makes it one of greatest religion festivals of the world. The auspicious birth of the Lord on 25th of December has been celebrated since about 300 A.D. till today.

So lets plan for a grand celebration this year with gorgeous Christmas cakes, Christmas trees adorn the world with colors and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas with these inspirational messages.