Squidoo Lens of the Day

The Christmas Tree Debate

Kimberly Dawn Wells — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:00:09 +0000

Clark: "Look at it."
Ellen: "It really is beautiful Clark."
Clark: "It's something else, huh Russ?"
Russ: "Yeah Dad."
Clark: "Isn't it a beaut Audrey?"
Ellen: "She'll see it later honey. Her eyes are frozen."
Clark: "The most enduring traditions of the season are best enjoyed in the warm embrace of kith and kin. This tree is a symbol of the spirit of the Griswold family christmas."
Russ: "Dad, did you bring a saw?"
~ National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

This never would have happened if they'd had an artificial tree!

The debate is on. Real or fake? Christmas trees, that is.

http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-tree-debate

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Biking in a Winter Wonderland

Kimberly Dawn Wells — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:27:20 +0000

Every once in a while we run into a really exciting lens by a new user, and today's is a perfect example of that! Winter Bicycling by bicycle_envy is a step-by-step guide to throwing your excuses to the wind and gearing up for a bicycle ride in the snow. Learn how to fight the cold and winterize your bike so you can enjoy your favorite sport year-round.

Stephanie is a self-proclaimed "hardcore bicycle enthusiast" and we believe her! Her knowledge and passion shines through in her tips for selecting the best clothing to keep you warm and staying safe while you tread on ice. Forget what affiliate marketers and SEO gurus tell you; passionate is where it's at in this winning first lens.

http://www.squidoo.com/winter-bicycling

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Classic TV Christmases

Kimberly Dawn Wells — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:51:23 +0000

Somewhat before my time, you still had to get out of your chair to change the channel. Despite the missing remotes, TV shows from that era were wholesome, classic entertainment. There are even TV channels dedicated to rerunning them! Just in time to get in the holiday spirit, you can take a trip back to the good old days with imaginemdd's collection of Classic TV Christmas Memories.

Relax with your eggnog and Christmas specials such as The Honeymooners, Mork and Mindy, I Love Lucy, A Different World, and dozens more. You can even take a peek at classic Christmas commercials, like Corn Flakes before the animated rooster existed, and classic Christmas British comedies.

This fun, hand-picked collection of Christmas clips is the perfect example of how you can run your own custom video channel on Squidoo. Into sports? Fluffy puppies? Scrapbooking techniques? Our video modules help you be the director of what you want to watch.

http://www.squidoo.com/classictv-christmas

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Hanukkah for Christians

Kimberly Dawn Wells — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:00:57 +0000

Hanukkah? Chanukkah? Hanha...shucks. Ok, so I'm not 100% on how to spell it, and in the US, there seems to be a lot of confusion about how Hanukkah works. Unfortunately, most of what we know comes from Adam Sandler's "Eight Crazy Nights." Up and coming lensmaster TanyaCapps is setting the record straight with her informative lens simply titled Hanukkah!

Tanya shares the fascinating story of how Hanukkah came to be and how it compares to the more well known Christian tradition of Christmas. She goes one step further to explain how Easter fits into the mix, and why we've chosen our popular symbols of eggs, menorahs, and nativities to celebrate. You may be surprised at the differences between what history says and our chosen modern traditions, and even how a Roman emperor is responsible for drastically altering our holiday calendar.

If this lens convinced you to start a new tradition in your home, these book recommendations from amy1980 will help you share Hanukkah with your children.

http://www.squidoo.com/Hanukkah-Christian

Merry Christmas Trains

Kimberly Dawn Wells — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:51:57 +0000

Christmas has its givens. Dad will get his tie, there will be candy canes in your stocking, and there will be a train around the tree. We can't help but love these holiday traditions, and it's never been easier to get help with at least one of them.

Christmas Trains: Tradition, Beauty, and Fun! is your guide to placing, maintaining, and building upon your holiday train town. There's so much to learn! What time period will the village reflect? Will the train run a double loop around the tree? How do I wire it all? Where do I get more parts, and what can I use for snow, and how should I clean the tracks? Wow! Who knew there was so much to know about that simple train around the tree.

As lensmaster ViolinStudent shows us, train set ownership is a world all its own, and is still quite alive and well thanks to online groups, eBay directories, and awesome internet resources. From starter kits for kids to a true-scale Polar Express, get help designing a special train route that will fit your space and theme.

PS: a bit competitive? The Clark Griswold in you will love the outdoor train railways!

http://www.squidoo.com/christmas-trains