My Merry Christmas

The Christmas of today is celebrated with diverse enthusiasm. Here we take a look at the many ways of celebrating -- and the sometimes complex issues surrounding the season. Use these links to jump to the merry sections of Christmas Present on MMC:

 Christmas Today
News and Features of the modern Christmas.

 Christmas Decorating
Lights, garland, trees, costumes, table settings, yard art -- you name it, we're covering it all in Christmas decorating old and new.

 The Frugal Christmas
Features of saving money and practicing a wise Christmas through controlled spending.

 Holiday Humor
Sometimes, you just have to laugh at what we do at Christmas. These articles poke fun at some of the chaos we create each holiday season. It is light reading not meant to offend.

 Christmas Foods
Desserts, appetizers and entrees -- oh my! What would Christmas be without the many flavors of the season? From eggnog to gingerbread we explore the many delicious foods of Christmas in this merry tribute to the tasty part of the season.

 The Great Debates of Christmas
Why can't a season of peace and goodwill go by without an argument? Whether we're talking the appropriateness of Christmas in the classroom or whether eggs can really go into eggnog it seems we have a lot to debate when it comes the Christmas. We're not afraid to tackle the thornier issues of the season. But we're surprised at how many Christmas controversies we have been able to dig up. In this new series for Christmas 2008, we get messy with all of them.

 Holiday Hands-On
Whether you're just trying to hang the mistletoe straight or need a fresh idea of a holiday project with the kids, this merry new section of MMC showcases the talents of visiting experts who only want to make your holiday season more fun and easier to do.


 Christmas Around the World
What is Christmas like today in Europe? In Africa? In the Canadian Arctic? Our international-based writers take you to holidays around the world and explain just what is the same and what is different about Christmas -- anywhere.


 Christmas for Parents
Christmas is fun but it sure adds to the work loads of Moms and Dads out there. Click here to get some timely advice for handling the holidays with some sanity.

 Dear Santa
Santa might be a Christmas purist but he's also a Christmas realist. It's just not easy being a parent at Christmas. In an exclusive feature just-for-adults, Santa answers readers' questions candidly.