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The article presents the author's views on a need for mentoring kids for creating Christmas memories when younger. According to the author, his father used to take him for deer hunting in Hill County, Texas, the kids demanded to mentor them in outdoor activities, and when as a child he had a sleepover with his friends. Also included are details on the importance of giving something to people on Christmas, reminding children the importance of Christmas, and kids' belief about their future.

The article discusses how interfaith families are managing celebrations of the Hanukkah and Christmas festivals in the U.S. to make the holidays meaningful.

The author discusses aspects of the economy in the United States during the Great Depression as of January 15, 1932. He discusses whether business losses necessarily imply mismanagement by executives. Also investigated are the social impact of adverse economic conditions, which led some to curtail their Christmas festivities.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of her road travel during the Christmas season.

Personal narratives are presented exploring the authors' experiences of the Christmas traditions in Vermont including Christmas stockings, giving gifts and Christmas gathering.

A review is offered for the Chinese restaurants, preferred by Jews on Christmas Eve, Sonny Lee's Hunan Taste, David Chu's China Bistro, and Jumbo Seafood located in Baltimore, Maryland.

The article offers information on some ideas on Christmas giving including the Embrace the Middle East catalogue, the Christingle celebrations of the Children's Society, and the Well Good News of Christmas booklet and video.

The article presents information on the Rockettes, a precision dance company, which has been performing for fans since 1933 with their annual Christmas Spectacular, a show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It mentions the statement from Julie Branam, the show's director and choreographer, regarding the show and the performance of the group.

The article offers tips for hosting a Christmas luncheon with antiques which include preparing a room with windows and high ceilings, mixing dark and light color of wood , and using a Victorian-styled centerpiece, along with a recipe for French garden house Victorian cranberry holiday cake.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of her activities during Christmas.

The article offers information on several Christmas holiday parades in the U.S. which includes the America's Children's Holiday Parade in Oakland, California, the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Los Angeles, California, and the Waikiki Holiday Parade in Hawaii.

The article provides suggestions for hosting a winter holiday party including serving only hors d'oeuvres like prosciutto-wrapped breadsticks, playing classic Christmas albums like "White Christmas," by Bing Crosby, and suggests using metallics and jewel tones for decoration.

An essay is presented on the relationship of Christmas to Halloween. He says that in his family the Halloween and Christmas season is what mattered most where they counted on making the most of their money. He also tells the scares in the Christmas shopping, and that the hallmarks of Halloween such as mischief and macabre is unusual and often cruel. He adds several Christmas movies including "A Trap for Santa Claus," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

The article examines the secular nature of North American school Christmas concerts, specifically focusing on the importance of the school Christmas concerts at various rural elementary schools in British Columbia. The use of these concerts as a means to educate students about music and art is explained. More broadly, the author is concerned with the tensions created by the use of Christian-themed festivities in secular schools.

A calendar of events for November 10, 2015 through January 3, 2016 is presented which includes the Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade, the 40th annual seasonal celebration at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, and the Naplaes Christmas Parade.

Presents a guide on the things to do for the month of December in preparation for Christmas.

Provides tips on how to manage stress for the Holiday season in the United States. Importance of making a list on the things to do; Money-saving tips; Tips for shopping.

Focuses on the dilemma of men in getting the right Christmas gift for the woman they love. Scouting for a gift before actually buying; Practice of directly asking the recipient of the gift; Gifts that men avoid giving to women.

Provides tips for tree trimming and other outdoor ideas. Decorative bird feeder; Pine tree doormat; Wooden cardinals; More.

Presents decorating ideas for the Christmas season using angels and other trimmings. Pinecone balls; Directions; More.

Presents decorating ideas for Christmas. More than one tree; Stockings; Hand-embroidered pillows; Other decorations; How to make them.

Presents a series of letters from `Woman's Day' readers on the time-honored traditions and fond memories that make Christmas so wonderful.

Recounts the stories of friends who create their own Christmas celebrations and a special sense of kinship. Author's fondest Christmas memories; How Denny Gaulden and `surrogate father,' Neill Goff have met; How Gaulden and Goff spend Christmas; How Los Angeles-based singer Wendy Smith spend Christmas with her nine girlfriends which she calls `the sisterhood'; Purpose of the rituals of Kwanzaa, an African-American holiday.

Provides information on how notable African Americans will celebrate Christmas in the United States. How Reverend Gardner Taylor regards Christmas; Whitney Houston's celebration of holiday; How Christmas will be spent by Halle Berry.

Presents the experiences of different persons which changed their understanding of the Christmas holiday spirit. Details on the experiences; How the experiences changed the persons' view of the Christmas holiday spirit.

Presents 20 ways on how to bring out the spirit of the Christmas season. Putting the joy back in gift-giving; Opening your heart and lifting up your spirit; Celebrating through parties and dinners.

Offers a look at the first Christmas several families are spending with children. Each family has a special reason to celebrate, from finding a daughter given up for adoption, to giving birth to quintuplets after years of trying to get pregnant.

Provides information on the recipes for a variety of Christmas recipes which have nuts as the most common ingredient. Ingredients needed for these recipes; Detailed information on the preparation of the recipes; Serving suggestions.

Focuses on the various ways that Christmas is celebrated around the world. Christmas activities that can be done in class; Foods served during Christmas celebrations; Gift giving practices; Beliefs on caroling.

Offers information on Christmas and Easter customs that are observed by Polish Americans. How most Polish customs are rooted in the Catholic religion; Wigilia, the festive Christmas Eve dinner; The distribution of `oplatki' wafers; Why no meat is served at the dinner; Easter customs; `Pisanki,' elaborately decorated eggs; Three ways that eggs are decorated; Easter food.

Reveals different ideas for Christmas gifts. Framed greetings using letters from magazines; Christmas vests; Fleece pillows; Pinecone turkey; Leaf garland; Table topper; Napkin rings; Menu card; Stamped napkins; Place mats; Materials needed.

Opinion. Focuses on an individual's experience of Christmas in New York City, while presenting various recipes for the holiday season. Planning for Christmas dinner; Sights to see during the season; Ingredients and methods of the recipes; Presentation of the dishes.

Focuses on a Christmas dinner at Joe and Palmer Dorn's house in Kalorama, Washington District of Columbia, while presenting various recipes. Historical information the family; How the Dorn's relocated to Washington, D.C., for various career reasons; Indepth look at the traditions and celebration at the Dorn's; Who attended the dinner; What was on the menu; Ingredients and methods of the recipes.

Opinion. Focuses on an individual's experience in Paris, France, highlighting beauty of the Eiffel Tower during Christmas season and presenting recipes. Details on the spotlight landmark; Information on food shops; Details on a tour of Paris; Ingredients and methods of the recipes; Additional related information.

Opinion. Focuses on Boston, Massachusetts, with emphasis on community spirits at Christmas time, while presenting recipes. Information on door-door caroling; Details on other traditional social activities; Ingredients and methods of the recipes; Additional related information. INSET: Focus on first night..

Presents information on silver and gold, two classic colors used when entertaining, especially at Christmas. Why the colors are more dominant at Christmas time; Illustration of utensils and decorations; Ideas for decorating and presentation.

Presents information on preparing recipes for the Christmas season, giving examples of gifts from the kitchen, such as quaintly wrapped jars of grandma's jellies and cellar pickles. Ingredients and methods used in the recipes.