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How do you make wedding bows?

Continue making loops on each side, securing them between your pinched fingers, until you have at least six loops on each side; add more for a fuller effect. Once the bow has the desired amount of loops, pull down a second length of tulle to match the original tail. Take a pipe cleaner and tightly secure the pinched area. Cut the remaining length of tulle, and finish by fluffing up the bow.\nAlternatively, pew bows can also be made using ribbon. The process follows the same steps as for a tulle bow with just a few simple deviations. Rather than use six loops as a minimum, make it 12 and don&ap..

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How many reindeer does Santa have?

Clement C. Moore's poem included eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder and Blitzen. In 1949, the spelling of Donder was changed to Donner, when Gene Autry recorded "Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer," thus adding a ninth iconic reindeer. Rudolph was conceived in 1939 by Robert L. May for the Montgomery Ward's department stores based in Chicago.

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What is the appropriate attire to wear to a funeral?

Rather than wearing a black cocktail dress, women may want to wear something more conservative that covers the knees and shoulders. A funeral is an ideal occasion to wear a hat, as long as it is not too gaudy. If a woman wants to wear jewelry, it is polite to wear something simple, such as a string of pearls and just one ring on each hand. It is a good idea to wear comfortable shoes, rather than heels.\nA formal hate such as a fedora can be worn by men, and a trench coat can be used alongside the hat for a classic style. Men should not wear any jewelry besides a watch and a wedding ring, if ap..

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What are some good Christian wedding songs?

More traditional churches that believe that the music played at a wedding must glorify God and not the couple themselves may require hymns. If that is the case, "Amazing Grace", "Great is Thy Faithfulness" and "How Great Thou Art" are excellent choices.\nChristian couples oftentimes also like to select Christian songs for the processional, recessional, entrance to the reception and the various wedding dances, including the first dance, the mother-son dance and the father-daughter dance.\nSong selections for the first dance and father-daughter dance are often the toughest choices. Several good ..

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What are some tips for building your own gift basket?

If you know what the person likes, you could try a "design it yourself" gift basket. Most people appreciate the thoughtfulness of a personal touch in a gift. Including some of the person's favorite things is likely to go over well. It's also good to know if the person has any allergies or sensitivities that you should avoid. You don't want to give someone a gift they are allergic to, so avoid common allergens, such as peanut products or lactose products.\nIf you do not know the person well, or are making a large batch of baskets for a group of people, the rule is safe mass appea..

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What is the main holiday decoration in most Mexican homes?

In addition to Mary, Joseph and Jesus, the scene may also include an angel. Some families include the details of the Three Wise Men, livestock, shepherds and their flock, and some include forces of evil represented by a serpent and a grotesque Lucifer lurking in the shadows. Presently, some nativities incorporate a Christmas tree. More than likely the tree would be artificial because a natural pine would be a luxury to most families in Mexico.

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Why do we put Christmas candles in our windows?

The tradition of placing candles in windows began in the country of Ireland. The Irish placed candles in the windows as a result of British persecution against the Catholic church. During this time, people were not allowed to attend church and often held secret prayer services in their homes with candles.In many religions, Jesus is represented by a candle, which has been the practice since medieval times. In some countries, candles are not only placed in the windows, but throughout the home.

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What is Cinco de Mayo really about?

In 1861, Mexico was experiencing financial difficulties, resulting in its default on its debts to several European countries. France, England and Spain sent naval forces to Mexico to collect the debt. England and Spain came to terms with Mexico on the debt. France, under Napoleon's leadership, choose to force the issue. France's 6,000 troops attacked a poorly equipped 2,000 troops from Mexico, but France lost 500 men, while Mexico lost 100. The French retreated on May 5, leading to the celebration. While the war continued until the United States brought assistance 6 years later, the ..

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What are some simple April Fools' Day pranks?

To play a food-based prank, add a few drops of food coloring to milk or make food that looks like another food, such as yogurt with a peach half, which looks like a sunny side up egg, or meatloaf and mashed potato "cupcakes." Make snack time sneaky by opening a pre-packaged snack, such as chips, removing the snack and replacing it with something different, such as cookies.\nConfuse the family by placing a small strip of clear tape over the end of the remote control or on the bottom of the computer's mouse to cover the optical component. Simultaneously press Control, Alt and the down arrow..

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What are the regulations for table beer pong?

To decide which team goes first, two members of opposing teams lock eyes with one another and each throw a ping pong ball at the same time. Whichever team lands their ball in a cup goes first. If neither player lands a ball, their partners repeat this until someone wins. Depending on the rules, players must either keep their elbow or wrist behind the table when taking shots.\nTeams can ask their opponents to rerack, or reorganize, the remaining cups twice per game so long as there are six, four, three or two cups remaining. If a player bounces a ball into a cup, two cups are removed from that ..

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