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Kids Activities
Here are some ideas for keeping the kids busy while you finish those last minute holiday preparations:

     Games Kids Play
          http://www.gameskidsplay.net/

     Online Etch-a-Sketch
          http://www.elfmovie.com/swf/etchasketch/index.html

     Test your knowledge of all things Christmas with this quiz!
          http://triviapark.com/quizzes/xmasquiz.html

Games for your holiday family gatherings 
Break the ice with relatives you rarely see with these holiday-inspired party games.

     Christmas Party Games
          http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/xmas/party.html

     More Christmas Party Games
          http://www.cdnbiz.net/xmas/games.html

Track Santa's Sleigh on Christmas Eve

NORAD Tracks Santa on Christmas Eve
     http://www.noradsanta.org/en/default.php

NASA Tracks Santa on Christmas Eve
     http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/home/seasonal/SantaTrackHome.html
         (requires a Java enabled browser)

Follow Santa as he delivers presents around the world on Christmas Eve via Google Earth
     http://earth.google.com/santa/

Get the latest news from the North Pole Newsroom via a RSS feed:
     http://mymerrychristmas.com/news/NewsFeed.php 

Ever wonder how Santa can travel around the world in one night? 
     http://mymerrychristmas.com/2005/ez-does.shtml

CHRISTMAS STORIES & TRADITIONS
For answers to questions from "Why do we decorate with evergreens and poinsettias?" to "What is it with fruitcake?", visit How Christmas Works.
     http://www.howstuffworks.com/christmas.htm

Links to crafts, traditions, stories, and a "write to Santa" section.
     http://www.santasearch.com/

Enjoy reading a brief history of Santa.
     http://www.santalady.com/history.html

Rent a movie with a Christmas theme
     http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/christmas_movie.html

Learn about Christmas celebrations around the world.
     http://northpole.net/world.htm

Boxing Day is celebrated in the British Isles - What is Boxing Day?
     http://homepages.tesco.net/~derek.berger/holidays/boxingday.html

Christmas cards were first printed in 1843. Learn more about this tradition.
     http://www.oldfashionedliving.com/holidays/cmascards.html

**Start your own tradition - Send a WayNet.org Holiday E-Card!**
     http://www.waynet.org/cards/default.htm

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
     http://www.barricksinsurance.com/virginia.html

So, what exactly ARE the twelve days of Christmas?
     http://www.howstuffworks.com/christmas16.htm

Read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
     http://www.auburn.edu/~vestmon/Gift_of_the_Magi.html

Religious Christmas Traditions
     http://www.biblebb.com/files/christmas00.htm

The Christmas Story, according to the Book of Luke
     http://www.plymouthlights.com/meaning.htm

The Birth of Christ as told in the King James Bible
     http://www.neloo.com/Christmas/birth.html

Locate the worship service of your choice by visiting WayNet's list of local religious organizations.
     http://www.waynet.org/people/churches.html

Start a new Holiday Tradition
Holiday traditions don’t have to be expensive. Some of the best traditions don’t cost anything at all.  Today's children may be tech savvy, but most can still appreciate the joys of setting on a lap, listening to a great story.  Enjoy the classic old-time radio program, The Cinnamon Bear, with your family.

     http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/11/30/the-cinnamon-bear-a-christmas-tradition/

     Explore other old time radio shows
          http://www.radiolovers.com/
 

More Simple Christmas Traditions
Take a breather and remember that what most children remember about Christmas isn't the "stuff" but your family's unique holiday traditions.
     http://www.christianitytoday.com/cpt/2000/006/4.58.html
     http://ezinearticles.com/?Simple-Christmas-Tradition-Ideas-for-Moms&id=360685
     http://mysite.verizon.net/stlukeep/advent/mangerproj.html

MORE WINTER HOLIDAY LINKS
Read the story of Chanukah (or Hanukkah) & learn the traditions.
     http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday7.htm

Learn about Kwanzaa
     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kwanzaa

Learn about Ramadan
     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramadan

Last minute gift and craft ideas
Watch a tutorial on creating a photo frame from a CD jewel case.
     http://lifehacker.com/software/decorating/turn-cd-jewel-cases-into-photo-frames-218290.php

HOW TO ICE SKATE
Whether you are invited to go skating in Oxford, OH at the Goggin Arena or if you're lucky enough to have a frozen pond in your backyard, you're still going to need to know how to ice skate!

How to Ice Skate
     http://wiki.ehow.com/Ice-Skate-Well

Goggin Ice Arena, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio (approx. 30 min. drive)
     http://miami.ice.muohio.edu/

HOW TO SURVIVE WINTER IN INDIANA
Here are some tips on crucial skills for surviving winter in Indiana.

If you're driving to Aunt Nell's, check these practical tips for winterizing
your car for safe winter driving.
     http://www.autoheroes.com/resources/article_winterizing.shtml

Stocking up for Winter - Winter Storm Check List
     http://frugalliving.about.com/library/ucwinter.htm

How to Remove Ice From Your Windshield
     http://www.ehow.com/how_10756_remove-ice-windshield.html

How to Free a Car Stuck on Ice or Snow
     http://www.ehow.com/how_112658_free-car-stuck.html

Winter Preparedness Safety Tips
     http://www.fema.gov/hazard/winter/wi_before.shtm

Learn How to Stay Warm - Frugally
     http://frugalliving.about.com/cs/heatingcooling/a/101700.htm

Study Ways to Save on Heating Costs
     http://www.thefrugallife.com/heatsave.html

Know Your Types of Sleds
     http://www.snowsleds.net/snowsledsinfo.html

Find a good Hot Coca Recipe (and don't forget the marshmallows!)
     http://www.foodieview.com/search.jsp?query=hot+cocoa&recipe=y

Explore new ideas for combating "cabin fever'
     http://teacher2mykids.com/cah_home_058.htm

YEAR END GIVING
If this is the time of year you take a look at your finances and decide you would like to make a donation to your favorite charity, you can make a wise choice by visiting Guidestar to review local not-for-profit's financial statements.
  http://www.guidestar.org/
  (Try advanced search and enter state and zip code.)

WayNet > People > Clubs & Not-for-Profit Organizations
  http://www.waynet.org/business/nonprofit/default.htm