Graham Cracker House Instructions

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A great graphic to show how to make the incredible graham cracker house.

Colorful Gingerbread House – ‘Wicked Goodies’

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Made from lots of sweet candies – this gingerbread is ready to steal the show!

A Wedding Funny

As you know, divorce is not easy for anyone – especially when kids are involved. While some divorces end relatively peacefully, there can be unintended consequences that come forth years later. Like finding a letter your now spouse wrote to their ex or when one parent gets remarried.
 
So when one dad married a younger woman, he had to bring his new wife to his daughter’s wedding. But the new wife wanted revenge against the mother-of-the-bride.
 
So, years after her parents’ divorce, things were about to get ugly – again.
 
With Jennifer’s wedding day getting closer, nothing could make the excited bride lose momentum. Not even her parents’ divorce.
 
Jennifer’s mom had found the perfect dress and would look like a beautiful mother-of-the-bride on her daughter’s big day.
 
But just one week later, Jennifer discovered that her father’s 25-year-old wife had bought the exact same dress as her mom…
 
So she asked her stepmom to return it but the young wife refused.
 
“No way! I look amazing in this dress, and I’m wearing it,” she replied.
 
Jennifer broke the bad news to her mother but the matron took it surprisingly well.
 
“Don’t worry, darling. I’ll just find a new dress. It’s your special day and this won’t get in the way.”
 
Just a few days later, they went shopping and found another beautiful dress.
 
When they got home, Jennifer asked her mom, “When will you return the other dress? You don’t really have another reason to wear it anytime soon.”
 
“Of course I do!,” her mom replied. “I’m going to wear it for the rehearsal dinner the night before your wedding.”

Antler Christmas Tree

Although I am not fond of the rest of the homes decorations I do love this tree. Since it can be made from antlers that have dropped and collected this is really neat. I imagine these have been bleached and cleaned really well to give a clean white appearance. I would make it taller and add some ornaments made of natural materials. What re your thoughts?

History Of The Christmas Wreath

2338441Wreaths are more than just decorations. If you’re driving through town during the Holiday Season, you may see a Christmas wreath on almost every front door. Most people don’t think of the rich history attached to these beautiful Christmas decorations.

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The word wreath comes from the word “writhen” that was an old English word meaning “to writhe” or “to twist.” The art of hanging Christmas wreaths originated from the Romans who hung wreaths on their doors as a sign of victory and of their status in society. Women usually wore them as headdresses as a symbol of pride, and also donned them during special occasions such as weddings. Additionally, the victors of sporting events in ancient Greece were given laurel wreaths; This tradition still being used to this day during the Olympic games in which the medals are engraved with sprigs of laurel.

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Christmas wreaths are made by twisting or bending evergreen branches into a large circle which are then decorated with pinecones and a red bow. The circle shape of the wreath is made to represent Christ’s eternal love, his strength, and the creation of new life. Evergreens are commonly used in the construction of the wreath due to their heartiness throughout harsh winters and that they denote strength as well as immortality. Christmas wreaths in the Catholic tradition had four candles – Three of purple, symbolizing penance, and expectation, and one of pink to represent the coming joy. The four Sundays preceding Christmas day are embodied by the four candles that were lit each Friday of Advent at dinner along with a prayer. Similarly to Catholic customs, traditional Pagan wreaths were also evergreen circles consisting of four candles. These candles represented the elements of Earth, wind, fire, and water. Their wreaths were typically used in rituals that would ensure the continuance of the circle of life.

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Christmas wreaths are a beautiful decoration for your home or office that can really show off your true holiday cheer. Spread that holiday spirit and buy a Christmas wreath for yourself or someone you love!

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– Gerry Wilson

Original Story At: http://www.wilsonevergreens.com/christmas-wreath-history/#sthash.LpdyH4E5.dpuf – Written By Gerry Wilson