Online Holiday Shopping 2013

Get some quick facts and stats about how Americans shop online and what are their holiday shopping plans for 2013. Follow the publisher link on the left to find more info from the attached links.

Christmas Traditions Around the World

Learn about the etiquette and traditions of the Christmas season that people from around the world love to keep up. Read about outstanding Christmas habits from Sweden, Venezuela, UK, Japan, Finland, Spain and many more.

Top Toys UK 2013

The numbers are in! One thing that’s always in demand at every Christmas holidays is toys! 2013 has been no different. This presentation looks into what captures most kids interest this year in the toy department.

Christmas Tree Bugs

If you belong to the real Christmas tree cohort, you might change your preference after reading this. At least for the next year, that you’ll be aware of the fact that your flashy adornments are accompanied by bugs.

Santa Claus Origins

In 280 a.d. Saint Nicholas was considered the equivalent of Santa Claus, in 1600s Kris Kringle showed up and right after Father Christmas. See how Santa Claus tradition evolved through centuries and what was the role of Coca Cola company in the formation of the modern “Gift Giver”

Christmas Tree History

Did you know that the first Christmas tree was decorated back in 1600 ? Discover the history of the most characteristic symbol of the Christmas holidays mostly through the American tradition and etiquette.

50 Most Popular Christmas Toys

Enjoy a retrospective of the most popular Christmas toys of the last century and realize how technology has transformed the way children entertain themselves as well as the big shift on kids’ Christmas wishlists

Diet Tips for Holidays

Holiday season is the toughest to be on diet trying to keep or improve our body shape even for the most devoted. However, nothing is impossible, as long as we show commitment. The following diet tips might prove particularly useful when we struggle against delicacies.

Christmas Decoration Safety

Christmas tree and surrounding decoration are integral elements of the Christmas spirit and holiday exhilaration. Read through the following precaution measures and safety tips that will help you make the necessary arrangements for unworried joy.

What Brings Holiday Happiness

Finally what makes people happy of the holiday season? Is that the tangible / material things or the intangible values of belonging, recognition, family ties and socializing ?

Cyber Monday 2013 Stats

Cyber Monday 2013 went down in history as the busiest online shopping day in interwebs so far. Let’s see how it all began, how consumers shopped online this year and what they expect from online retail.

Cyber Monday for Business

Retailers, see how the world buys offline and online before and during the rush of top holiday shopping days and get prepared to put your business on the track of the dashing Christmas shopping rail.

Survive Black Friday

That’s a quirky and humorous, yet black meme for Black Friday, “suggesting” extravagant tips on how to abate shoppers’ rush and discourage violent behavior.

Black Friday vs Cyber Monday 2013

Reportedly 40% of total annual retail sales comes from holiday shopping season opening days Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This report presents statistics about the growth of both traditional brick and mortar and online retail sales over the last three years on that days.

Online Holiday Deals Trends 2013

A breakdown of the online traffic volume and time spent across various site categories from different cultural groups for holiday shopping deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Data refer to 2011 and 2012 but you will also find forecasts for 2013.

Weaving Baskets 101

Gifting a weaving basket has evolved to tradition or even a holiday etiquette through centuries. It’s a fine option that fits to many occasions like Valentine’s Day, Mothers Day, Christmas, Easter, job promotion, Birthday and name anniversary or whatever you like that to be. This illustration packs together the history of weaving baskets with some useful tips on how to create the perfect gift basket. Get prepared for Christmas.

Iconic Halloween Costumes

Twerkin’ Teddy is deemed the most popular costume for this year Halloween. But how about looking back in 1983 and the Princess Leia dress-up? See some of the most iconic costumes from 30 years of Halloween history.

Halloween Spending 2013

$330 Million Dollars on pet costumes? And an overall $7 Billion spending on Halloween? Are Americans abstaining from splurging?

Halloween Costumes History

From the first symbolic costumes of the 19th century like Demon, Angel, Ghost, Devil or Witch to today themed inspirations, halloween costumes have their own history.

Halloween Safety

Reportedly crime rate during Halloween night rises 50% more than any other night in some major cities in USA. Parents should be aware of the dangers lurking.