Clicks 365

Girls bake their mother’s fruitcake recipe, as handed down from Nanna. Fathers and sons arrange illuminations on the house and reindeer on the roof. And many read “‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” to young ones too excited to sleep with sights of Santa sliding down the chimney heavy with toys. But one holiday custom everyone can delight together is the Christmas tree.

Looking for eco-friendly Christmas party ideas? We have lots of hints to make this holiday time of year a special one for you, and the planet. Did you know that millions of season’s greeting cards are shipped to acquaintances and kin every year? Although they are mailed with great intentions, imagine the waste we produce! So be green by recycling your Christmas cards. When you are done admiring all of the holiday hallmarks on your mantle place, get your scissors and paste out for some Christmas crafts. Turn this year’s Christmas cards into next year’s present labels. Go green and preserve paper by reusing your Christmas cards and making them into labels for your gifts next year. Store your gift tags in vessels or bags to keep them pretty for next year.

Contribute a batch of biscuits wrapped creatively by stacking them up in a mug, boxing them in a do-it-yourself Christmas take-out box, or just stacking them up with a beautiful ribbon. Keep it plain and give biscuits in a hand painted mug and let the dunking begin! Make it simple on a holiday host by having cookies in a jar that they can set out at the party and then function for years to come. This effortless and exquisite cookie wrap is perfect for a cocktail celebration hostess present and it is also a marvelous way to say thanks to the teacher! Let Santa’s sled function as a jolly holiday cookie container or get crafty in the kitchen by dressing a fun occasion take-out package for your biscuits. No matter how they come, your biscuits will be greatly treasured!