Christmas Decorations

PHOTOS: Sao Paulo's Over The Top Christmas Decorations

Patrick McGinnis | Posted 02.23.2012

Patrick McGinnis

Brazil is a tropical country and Christmas in Sao Paulo is a sweaty occasion, but visitors to a shopping mall will encounter plenty of fake snow, fur-clad Santas and Frosty the Snowman plush toys. But if Santa and Frosty can make it in Sao Paulo, who am I to complain?

How Not to Decorate for Christmas: 5 Easy Tips!

Courtney Cachet | Posted 02.04.2012

Courtney Cachet

In the beginning, like 15 years ago, they were kind of cute. One Santa, singing "Jingle Bells" or something. Now we have Harley Davidson Santa, Hip Hop Santa, Sax Playing Santa, Key West Santa and yes folks, there is a Farting Santa.

PHOTOS: Michelle Obama Gets Serious... For Christmas!

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 12.01.2011

We can always count on Michelle Obama for a bright pattern, a colorful flat, some mixed prints... Rarely do we expect to see the first lady in bla...

WATCH: CHRISTMAS ART: Artistic Inspiration To Get You In The Christmas Spirit

Posted 05.25.2011

Sometimes all you need to get into the Christmas spirit are some inspiring holiday images. From Christmas videos- maybe you'll use one as your digita...

15 Tacky Christmas Lighting Displays (PHOTOS)

Posted 12.19.2011

A well-designed and executed Christmas lighting display can bring immeasurable entertainment to viewers of all kinds. Holiday decorations have become...

PHOTOS: 11 Inflatable Christmas Decorations That Make Us Go 'Huh?'

The Huffington Post | Katla McGlynn | Posted 05.25.2011

At some point this decade, it became perfectly normal to have what look like children's bounce houses in your front yard dedicated to the nearest holi...

A Manhattan Christmas Tradition 42 Years in the Making (Video and Photos)

Laurie DePrete | Posted 05.25.2011

Laurie DePrete

Manhattan is truly magical at this time of year, but nowhere does the magic come alive more than at Rolf's German Restaurant.

PHOTOS: 21 Festive Hotels Around The World

Melanie Nayer | Posted 09.21.2011

Melanie Nayer

The holiday season is officially underway, and hotels around the world are joining the festivities. From crystal-decor trees in London to ice sculptur...

Understanding The Truth Of Advent By Acknowledging The Reality Of Death

Rev. Amy Ziettlow | Posted 05.25.2011

Rev. Amy Ziettlow

Should we as Christian people and families cave in to the secular expressions of the season or should we call things what they truly are?

The Funniest Christmas Decorations Of All Time (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.25.2011

'Tis the season to be jolly...and annoyed by your family...and resentful to those people at the mall who look happy. Let's face it, we can all use a l...

Michael Jackson, The Neighborhood Association, and Me (VIDEO)

Tom Gregory | Posted 05.25.2011

Tom Gregory

When Jackson moved three doors away from me last December, I was thrilled. I still am. Still, the neighborhood has its rules.

How To Green Your Christmas Tree

Olivia Zaleski | Posted 11.17.2011

Olivia Zaleski

Te Electric Power Research Institute in Palo Alto, Calif., estimates that 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide could be cut, along with $250 million in energy costs, if every U.S. house switched standard incandescents to energy-saving LED Christmas lights.