Did you know that the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was originally created by a department store? The mega-department store Montgomery Ward wanted to create a new Christmas story in 1939 that they could give away as a free promotion to their customers. They gave the job of creating this story to one [...]
Enjoy starting the day with a relaxing breakfast by the sea, at the newly restored Tel-Aviv Port, which is now celebrating its 70th year. It is located at the meeting point between the Yarkon River and the sea- creating a beautiful view of the river flowing into the sea. In honor of the 70-year festivities, [...]
There are a variety of opportunities for holiday shoppers, including stores, catalogs and the internet. Below are 6 Christmas Shopping tips: Christmas Shopping Tip #1: Shop Early If you’re heading out to the mall this year, have your shopping list ready. It’s a good idea to shop early in the season because, if you wait [...]
Do you need some amazing gift ideas for the lady in your life? As a guy, it is difficult to find the things that you really should give your girl. You don’t really know what you should buy and it is very hard to know what she will like. Women are all different and there [...]
Not sure what to get as a Valentine’s Day gift for the guy in your life? Many people are in exactly the same situation, so don’t stress yourself about not being able to come up with a great romantic gift on your own. This holiday is really about the love you have for each other, [...]
In a small, quiet town nestled between two cotton topped mountains, not so far from here or there lived a boy named Edward. He had worn out shoes with holes in the soles and a faded, brown coat that was too big and belonged to someone else before it became his. He was nine years [...]
What could be worse than a lump of coal in baby’s first Christmas stocking?One of these ten gifts:1. Any Toy or Product With More Than 10 Pieces That Must Be Put TogetherEver see a new parent on Christmas day? You know why they look so tired? Because they spent the previous 12 hours putting together [...]
The tradition of gift giving appears to originate from the Roman practice of presenting the Emperor, and each other with good luck tokens. At first these gifts were simple, such as a few twigs from a sacred bush, or a variety of foods. As it ultimately happens, this practice broadened in an effort to receive [...]
Is your nest empty and there are no children at home anymore? This is no reason why you should not have a Happy Halloween and be able to enjoy it. You can still bring so much joy into someone else’s Halloween.It does not take much to bring joy into a child’s life or others who [...]
For most of us, Christmas is a time for peace and goodwill towards all of humanity, and for exchanging gifts and sharing happy times with our friends and families. Christmas decorating traditions are rooted in customs which date back many centuries, and provide us with an important continuing link with our cultural and spiritual heritage. [...]