Celebrate new traditions this holiday season

Associate Editor: Laura McCluskey -- Converting Magazine, 12/1/2000

Only days left until Santa arrives! Do you ever wonder how other countries celebrate Christmas? Check out Christmas.com and find out.

This site provides more information regarding Christmas than you may have ever known possible. Under Worldview, search around the world to see what other countries do for their Christmas celebration or share your Christmas celebration with others. Did you know mistletoe is an aerial parasite? What's the Christmas Rose? Who started the Christmas Tree tradition? Find out the meanings and answers in The Symbols of Christmas.

Looking for a new recipe this holiday? Search Christmas recipes from around the world. Make a classic sweet potato casserole, bake gingerbread cookies, or try Mexican chicken.

Want to get the kids involved in the holiday spirit? Sign them up for the Elves in Black . The Elves in Black are looking for new recruits to fight the battle against the Naysayers, Grinches and Scrooges. They could try online games related to the holidays. Or have them try out the coloring book online or print out Christmas pictures to color by hand.

Get into the Christmas spirit by checking out Christmas decorations, gift suggestions, party planning tips, office party etiquette, charity lists and Christmas plays to see.

What? You still have shopping to do? Check out Christmas.com's shopping sites featuring apparel and jewelry; books, music and videos; cards, flowers, gifts and collectibles; computers and software; decorations and trees; and toys and games.

Also available: send free greeting cards to family and friends or download a free holiday screen saver.

What did you ask for this year? Do you still need to distribute your wish list? Try Create and share your Wish List with others on the site as well.

Tis' the season to be jolly!