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What are some ways to congratulate someone on a new baby?

Pick out either a "new baby" or "congratulations" card for the new parents. Always add a personal message. Mail the card rather than stopping by the new parents' home, as they may not be ready for visitors.\nIf the parents don't have a registry, pick out some clothing for a 6-month-old; some newborns are too big to fit into newborn clothes, and the parents probably already have ample clothes for a newborn.\nAlternatively, give the parents a gift card to a baby store or let them know you've made a charitable donation in the baby's name.

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Why is January 6 called Little Christmas?

January 6 marks the Feast of the Epiphany, the day the Magi arrived to recognize the infant Christ as a powerful king. While the Irish celebrate it as Little Christmas, the Spanish call it Three Kings Day, and the English refer to it as Twelfth Night.\nOrthodox Christians commemorate January 6 as the occasion of Christ's baptism rather than the day of the Magi's visit.

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Where can you get printable Christmas quizzes for children?

Celebrations.com also provides three colorfully illustrated, printable Christmas quizzes for kids; these cover general Christmas trivia, Christmas movies and Christmas carols.\nUsers can print quizzes and answer keys from Free-For-Kids.com by clicking on Trivia Quiz Sheets For Kids on the homepage, clicking on Seasonal Fun in the side navigation bar, and then selecting Printable Christmas Quizzes.

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What are some fun wedding ideas for a small backyard?

The wooden signs that are used as directions for the guest are cute and simple. They are reminiscent of medieval road signs, just simple arrows with words on them that point in various directions, states Real Simple. The sign can be any height to allow for multiple signs. Good area's to direct to include the ceremony, the reception, photos and perhaps the restroom depending on the set up of the ceremony.Trees wrapped in lights are great for ceremonies and receptions that will continue once the sun has gone down. They give the yard a warm and inviting feel. Adding even more lights on table..

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What kinds of unique gifts are appropriate for grandmothers?

Jigsaw puzzles are entertaining and may bring back memories, if the recipient liked puzzles as a child. The giver can also order a puzzle replica of the front page of a newspaper from the day his grandmother was born.\nJars with inspirational messages have one message per day and typically include enough messages for one month. The giver can choose pre-printed messages or write his own. Each message has its own sealed envelope.\nKeepsake letter books are decorative journals. The grandmother can use it to write things she wants to pass down to her grandchildren, such as her favorite memories or..

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Where can you buy cheap greetings cards?

Amazon.com features discounted greeting cards for birthdays, get well wishes, weddings and encouragement. Greeting cards for holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas are also available. Additionally, Amazon.com features packs of blank greeting cards for people to design their own for any occasion.\nPopularGreetings.com offers greeting cards starting at 25 cents a piece, as of 2015. Greeting cards for major holidays such as Halloween, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and St. Patrick's day are featured. Free shipping is offered on orders over $150.

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What are the most popular Disney character costumes?

Minnie Mouse comes in at no. 6 in popularity according, and her significant other Mickey Mouse, Disney's most famous character, comes in at no. 21. A number of Disney villains also show popularity, with Maleficent from both "Sleeping Beauty" and her own movie falling at no. 16, Cruella De Vil from "101 Dalmatians" at no. 75 and the Queen of Hearts from "Alice in Wonderland" at no. 58. Although "Frozen" came out in 2013, its characters are still popular costume choices with Elsa at no. 22, her sister Anna at no. 66 and the talking snowman Olaf at no. 65.\n"Peter Pan" characters are still p..

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What are some church homecoming ideas?

Many churches use the occasion of homecoming to remember landmarks in the church's history. They also recognize past members, pastors and other church leaders who are visiting during the occasion. Some churches request that members dress in accordance with a particular religious theme or event. Many churches provide a special commemorative program and hand out souvenirs, such as bookmarks, paperweights or cookbooks.\nHomecoming is observed once a year in many U.S. Protestant churches, typically on or near the anniversary of the founding of the church. Lunch or dinner is usually served in ..

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Why do we celebrate "sweet 16"?

Sweet 16 birthday parties typically are held for girls, but more boys are having parties to celebrate turning 16, as of 2014. Party stores and websites carry gifts and favors specifically targeted to teen boys.\nIn the Latin American counterpart to sweet 16, girls celebrate the 15th birthday with a quinceanera party and ceremony. In Judaism, girls are considered to be spiritually mature at age 12, and they celebrate their bat mitzvah, while boys celebrate their bar mitzvah at age 13. In the early 20th century, Jewish girls traditionally celebrated their 16th birthdays, because bat mitzvahs wer..

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What are some tips for family reunion planning?

Many aspects of family reunions cost money, such as accommodations, food and activities. Ask family members to donate their time and money to offset the financial burden. Instead of one person handling everything, split the tasks between multiple family members based on their skills.\nSet a date far in advance to reduce the stress of planning last-minute and to ensure guests can book time off work. Pick a day and time that works for the majority of the guests. Send save-the-date cards to remind guests of the important details.\nConsider each guest's age, abilities and interests. Plan at l..

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