I have family (parents and siblings, no young'ns) visiting me in South Florida around Christmas. How can I best entertain them?
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posted by Bokononist
on Nov 21, 2008 -
8 answers
What are the most memorable, awesome or useful handmade gifts you've received or given? I'm in search of some inspiration, as well as cautionary tales.
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posted by carbide
on Oct 19, 2008 -
38 answers
It looks like I'll be in NYC over Christmas and New Year's, and I don't really know anyone in town. Any suggestions for how to salvage some joy from the holiday season regardless? Budget is reasonably flexible.
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot
on Sep 22, 2008 -
27 answers
Ugh. I actually *am* sick - sick since I woke up this [Monday] morning. But calling into work has me cringing under the duvet. Please help me out of this quandry...
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posted by ticktockdoc
on Sep 1, 2008 -
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The girlfriend and I cannot take another mm of rain in Scotland. We want to go somewhere hot (europe...anywhere!...hot!) for 4-5 nights (leaving tomorrow) but cannot find anywhere helpful to book a place to go. Please... help... somebody.... impulsive.. to find a website that'll help so WE CAN BE DRY!!
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posted by you're only jung once
on Aug 24, 2008 -
17 answers
I'm planning a two night boat trip in Ontario with my son. Any ideas on a waterway that will keep us occupied while we aren't fishing? We have a 16 foot boat so I need a fairly calm lake or river system.
posted by Scoops
on Jul 2, 2008 -
4 answers
Is there a good reference site for festivals around the world? I'm going to be traveling and this would be a neat place to start planning where to be when.
I'd like to find a resource that has actual
festivals, not just holidays (like you wouldn't specifically come to the US for MLK Day but you would for the 4th of July).
posted by bikergirl
on May 12, 2008 -
8 answers
Where is a good place in a European city for a non-European to buy a small but nice two bedroom apartment for holidays? Looking for a city environment. How much would I need to spend? Are there any regulatory hurdles? Where do I find them?
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posted by DirtyCreature
on Jan 3, 2008 -
6 answers
My family members decided to suddenly start celebrating Christmas this year. I feel weird about it. Help me deal with these changes.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 31, 2007 -
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I'm going to be in New York with my dad on Christmas Eve. What should I expect, crowd- and activity-wise?
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posted by shiu mai baby
on Dec 14, 2007 -
5 answers
Please recommend a delicious, decadent, primarily chocolate dessert that I can make for Thanksgiving. Some constraints inside.
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posted by peep
on Nov 14, 2007 -
36 answers
I'm looking for a quotation that would be appropriate to include on a holiday card in the vein of growth, renewal etc
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posted by Soulbee
on Nov 6, 2007 -
9 answers
Is there a way to excuse oneself from family obligations during the holidays? A way that would minimize gossip and guilt-trips? Any successes out there?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2007 -
22 answers
My immediate family is considering making our holidays vacation a trip to New Orleans to do volunteer work, excavating houses, etc. Problem #1: We have no idea where to start.
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posted by Ash3000
on Sep 22, 2007 -
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A large group (6-10) high school friends want to meet in Vegas for 4 days over new years. O' Hive mind, where can we get the best deal on airfare and a hotel on the strip? Please help as most of us are now exceedingly poor graduate students.
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posted by Large Marge
on Sep 16, 2007 -
8 answers
I'm going to be in NYC with my girlfriend over Christmas, and need some advice from the hive mind about the general opening hours of restaurants and cafes on Christmas day in Manhattan.
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posted by triv
on Sep 5, 2007 -
15 answers
A young professional Jewish woman of my acquaintance is moving to London for about a year and would love to find some community that might be welcoming to a stranger for the holidays.
Suggestions as to places to meet (reform preferred) Jews, websites, etc. would be welcome.
posted by Patrick Graham
on Aug 25, 2007 -
4 answers
We want to find somewhere we can regularly visit, that is accessible from Birmingham by public transport (up to 3 hours) and not too expensive. Seaside would be the best option. A guesthouse or perhaps a caravan site. Where can we easily get to in that timescale?
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posted by LyzzyBee
on Aug 15, 2007 -
4 answers
What can I suggest my partner do with a huge stack of greeting cards he kept?
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posted by sian
on Jul 21, 2007 -
9 answers
So, I've agreed to drive a group of people to
Longleat Safari Park this weekend. It's been in the diary for months, but
the weather forecast is not good.
If you've been to Longleat before - is the bad weather going to spoil the trip? should we reschedule?
posted by ascullion
on Jun 28, 2007 -
2 answers
Can you recommend any sites which list (or allow easy searches for) villas/cottages/apartments in Europe that are accessible without a car? I've found a couple for Italy
here and
here - any other suggestions?
posted by janecr
on May 7, 2007 -
3 answers
how can i advise a youth-mentorship organization to be sensitive to the cultural and religious needs of its young participants and their parents? this Q applies to a very diverse group of kids. the issues i've noticed so far have specifically affected the muslim kids.
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posted by twistofrhyme
on Jan 14, 2007 -
22 answers
As a first-time visitor to Rome and Florence (and Venice?) at next Christmas and New Year's, what can I expect? What is a must-see attraction that might have special holiday hours?
posted by tristanshout
on Jan 13, 2007 -
14 answers
What offbeat and/or slightly strange publications would be receptive to non-fiction writing submissions about Christmas?
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posted by iced_borsch
on Jan 4, 2007 -
5 answers
It's gonna be a rotten Thanksgiving. Nothing tragic's happened, it's just that circumstances have conspired to make it rotten this year. What are some of the things you've done to alleviate or turn around a holiday you know isn't going to be the tiniest bit festive at all?
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posted by furiousthought
on Nov 22, 2006 -
34 answers
Franksgiving was the notorious GOP / DEM legislative dispute over which Thursday in November was to be the official day of giving thanks. It seems unlikely the Mayflower gang had the coveted 4 day weekends in mind.
Why is Thanksgiving always held on a Thursday and who deemed it so?
posted by Fupped Duck
on Nov 19, 2006 -
2 answers
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, help me fulfill a childhood wish: Where are the best places on the route to stand? And how early should I get there?
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posted by MasonDixon
on Nov 15, 2006 -
7 answers
I want to bring alcohol for Christmas. This being AskMe, of course there is...
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posted by jammer
on Nov 9, 2006 -
12 answers
Double Question: Favorite Fall Traditions/Make your own winter-holidays gifts
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posted by Meemer
on Nov 5, 2006 -
16 answers
I'm looking for a good vegetarian-focused (as opposed to just vegetarian-friendly) restaurant or buffet for Thanksgiving brunch/dinner somewhere around the Twin Cities area. It doesn't need to be actually in Minneapolis or St. Paul, but within a few hours' driving distance is preferred. Bonus points if the city where this elusive destination also has family friendly Thanksgiving-themed events like hay rides, etc.
posted by jennaba
on Oct 30, 2006 -
2 answers
My fiance and I have an on going debate regaring the name of the night before holloween. Growing up in a new jersey city we called it mischief night, but the 'burbs she grew up in watered it down to goosey night. I know some places call it devil's night, etc... What names is it called elsewhere. What name brings the sweet memories of getting egged and flower sacked to you folks?
posted by jeffe
on Oct 23, 2006 -
38 answers
Evil In-Laws Filter. Alternatively, do I need to learn to take the high road? My pseudo in-laws insist on maintaining a relationship with my boyfriend's ex-wife. This irks me to no end and I am exhausted from trying to ingratiate myself to them. Do I have to include them into my life?
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posted by Lola_G
on Nov 22, 2005 -
43 answers
To any non-Christians who celebrate Christmas - what makes the holiday special for you? What is "the true meaning of Christmas" for you? What traditions do you follow, what are your favorite memories, etc.
posted by ferociouskitty
on Nov 9, 2005 -
38 answers
Just got done with an extended discussion of how weird my family is, after we decided to go to a buffet for thanksgiving rather than get together with the in-laws. Part of the problem is that my side of the family is "economically disadvantaged" and spouse's side of the family is middle class.
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posted by craniac
on Nov 2, 2005 -
22 answers
Do you tip your building's super during the holiday season? Your postman? How much. I'm interested in practical advice on the local customs in Toronto, but stories from around the world (Hamilton, Scarbrough, Oakville, etc) invited too.
posted by Capn
on Dec 22, 2004 -
7 answers
MissingGiftFilter: You have your coolest uncle in the family holiday gift draw. It looks like the gift you carefully chose for him will be late - what do you do? [+]
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posted by deliriouscool
on Dec 21, 2004 -
14 answers
So I completely underestimated the generosity of my co-workers. I'm a part-time employee, still in school, and not exactly at the top of the food chain. But a bunch of people I work with (some above me, some in different departments) gave me holiday gifts. Keep in mind that I'm making just enough to make ends meet. What should I give them in return?
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posted by SeizeTheDay
on Dec 21, 2004 -
19 answers
The Christmas holiday is fast approaching as we all know. My fiancee is Muslim, and we have always celebrated religious holidays separately. This year, I would like him to be a part of the family celebration. For my family it is more of a family bonding time (and become more of an American Tradition) than a religious event. If I'm correct, the celebration of Christmas is for the birth of Jesus. From what my fiancee has told me of Muslims, they believe in Jesus as a prophet, but have many differences in beliefs from Christians overall about who he was.
So would there be a debate between the two religions over the actual birth of Jesus (how he was conceived, is he the son of God....etc.) that would be conflicting for him to join us for dinner and this particular holiday itself? I want to be well informed when talking to him about it, and try to find a way to celebrate the holiday.
posted by Gooney
on Dec 8, 2004 -
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