Christmas

Michael asks…

Christmas.?

What are you favorite Christmas recipes? Are the good?

Noel answers:

I bake a ton of cookies and make a ton of candy. Some of the favorites at work and home are white chocolate covered pretzels and you can decorate them up anyway you want. My homemade fudge. Also, don’t really have a name for it but you melt some carmel along with some sweetened condensed milk and roll a big marshmallow in it and then roll that in Rice Krispies.

I make way too many cookies to mention but you can find all kinds of great recipes on line.

Go to allrecipes.com
they have some great recipes.

David asks…

christmas!~!~!?

ok peoplez i have no idea wat to cook for christmas!!! im mexican sooo u know give me sum ideas mostly mexicans could cook and if u dont know any just tell me wat r u gganna cook for christmas!! its ight if its not mexican so yeah pliz ttell me!! :)

Noel answers:

Definitely tamales are a Christmas tradition for a lot of Mexicans but they are a lot of work. You can buy the masa at some Mexican bakeries and pork or beef are the more common fillings. They don’t have to be big as long as you put a good amount of meat in them with the masa. You can make a really big batch and freeze the left overs for later. Actually i think tamales taste better reheated on the grill instead of freshly cooked when they are soft. Of course, you have to take off the corn leaf wrapper to reheat them.

William asks…

CHRISTmAS!?

whats your favorite christmas snack? candy canes, christmas cookies, eggnog, idk what?! also what do you do to get into the christmas spirit?

Noel answers:

Christmas Cookies, Candy Canes, Chex Mix (we home make it its sooooo good), Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Icecream! Almost anything else but eggnog
well, im already a pretty Christmas spirited person, but to get in the spirit i listen to Christmas music, decorate the tree and our house, think about what ‘Santa’ and my family will get me for christmas, and think anout anything that makes me happy about Christmas really…. Im just a ‘Christmasy’ person oh and i watch Christmas movies, all those old animated specials, Elf! (that has to me one of my favortites!)

George asks…

CHRISTMAS! ?

1)Do you realise not everyone celebrates it?
2)You greet everyone with ‘Merry Christmas‘ would you greet your non-christian friends too?
3)How do you expect them to reply/ what are they meant to reply with?
4)Do you think its strange some people are living today as any other day(working etc.)
5)person 1: merry christmas
person 2: (what is the right etiquette to say back?)

thanks :)

Noel answers:

1)Do you realise not everyone celebrates it?
It seems like everyone does

2)You greet everyone with ‘Merry Christmas’ would you greet your non-christian friends too?
Yes because they are just not religious and celebrate christmas as a tradition anyways

3)How do you expect them to reply/ what are they meant to reply with?
Ummm Merry Christmas to you too?

4)Do you think its strange some people are living today as any other day(working etc.)
yes i do its weird

5)person 1: merry christmas
person 2: (what is the right etiquette to say back?)
seasons greetings (then person 1 will know not to do that again to person 2)

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X-mas Origin

Ken asks…

What is the origin of the phrase x-mas?

I would like to know why Christmas has become x-mas. Is that due to the non-Christian folks out there who still like celebrating the holiday? Please, only serious answers.

Noel answers:

This might help. I personally think that it is just because people may be sensitive if they do not celebrate christmas so thi website cleared some things up for me. Hope it helps!

Http://www.cresourcei.org/symbols/xmasorigin.html

William asks…

Where did the abbreviation “X-mas” originate from?

There are many people who use the abbreviation “X-mas” to signify Christmas, what is the origin of it?

Noel answers:

X alone is pronounced Like “chris”

why did two people thumbs me down when the guy below me said the same thing a got 3 thumbs up???

Chris asks…

Who and why told us Merry X-mas?

I was thought in the spirit of Christmas,not the X-mas.So what is the origin of the X-mas,and by that i don t mean the birth of Jesus Christ or Santa s history,but i mean why the X?From what word did they manipulated to result in X-mas?Who and why called it X-mas?Thank you!

Noel answers:

The X is crossing out Christ from Christmas for people who celebrate Christmas but don’t worship God… Kinda takes the point out of it all!

Sandra asks…

are these good x-mas gifts?

what do you think of these x-mas gifts for my sisters and brother?

17 year old sister is an accesorie freak!!! i was thinking of getting her this-

http://www.louisvuitton.com/web/flash/index.jsp;jsessionid=ZLE5G5L12I2D0CRBXUFFAGIKEG4RAUPU?buy=1&langue=en_US&direct1=home_entry_us

or

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2996749?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=juicy+couture+in+Women%27s+Shoes&origin=searchresults

and a matching fur trimmed jacket to match the shoes.

my other sister who is 19 travels a lot and in the spring is taking the semester off from school and traveling around frace and england so i was thinking of buying her new luggage (im a lot closer with her then my other siblings!) and my parents are buying her another piece of matching luggage for her.

http://www.louisvuitton.com/web/flash/index.jsp;jsessionid=ZLE5G5L12I2D0CRBXUFFAGIKEG4RAUPU?buy=1&langue=en_US&direct1=home_entry_us

my brother is 24 and is married. he is a music producer and loves clothes. we’re not very close so i was thinking of spending less that $350.00.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2972834?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=ed+hardy+in+Men%27s+Apparel+%26+Accessories&origin=searchresults

and

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2977779?refsid=220694_3&refcat=0%7e2376777%7e2374609%7e2374623%7e2374688&SourceID=1&SlotID=1&origin=related

i have to get my brother’s wife a gift too so i was thinking of getting her this-

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=23983176&mcat=148210&cid=287465&search_params=s+5-p+6-c+287465-r+101323351-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

im getting my dad a louis vuitton briefcase and i was thinking of getting my mom this-

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=22232096&mcat=148210&cid=287458&search_params=s+5-p+2-c+287458-r+101323351-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

just let me know what you think and any ideas are welcomed!!! and yes i can afford these things!!!!!

Noel answers:

A bit too materialistic for my tastes. I prefer the homemade stuff. =)

Richard asks…

Does it make you mad when you see X-mas instead of Christmas?

I’m most definitely not a religious fanatic nor am I a traditional Christian. I seldom go to Church. Matter of fact most Christians disagree with what I believe. I think the Trinity was made up to get around the 1st Commandment and the Rapture to scare people into believing. I’m against organized prayer in schools but do like to see School Christmas Programs and a 30 sec. prayer before a Football game is okay. I believe the Ten Commandments should be in Churches and homes and not in public courthouses but God should be left in the Pledge. I do not discriminate against people of other religions, athiest, or agnostics and I give them the respect they deserve. I myself have mixed feeling about the status of Christ. But when I see X-mas instead of Christmas, I feel bad inside. Although I know the holiday was originally of pagan origin in ancient times, it is now modern times and it is Christmas! Leave Christ in Christmas. Are there other people who feel this way?
Been to Greece several times but never knew the X represented Christ. Guess old dogs do learn new tricks. Thanks!
“L” I don’t parrot no body! And I dislike OReilly.
Funguyy; Boy do you have that right! The stores started even before Halloween this year. It’s all about $$$$$$. Kind of taking the fun out of Thanksgiving.

Noel answers:

Brad M, no need to feel that way. Some uninformed people may think they are X-ing Jesus out of Christmas, but that started because the X looks like the Greek letter at the beginning of the Greek spelling of Christ, and it was originally a way to abbreviate Christ in the Greek language. So even if people think they are taking Christ out of Christmas by writing that, they actually are putting him in. Ironic, huh?

Maria asks…

What does Santa claus have to do with X-mas and why do you tell your children hes real?

Cone on when I was 6 I knew Santa was not real, but don’t you ever realize that your children are smarter than you think they are? Like have you ever thought they play “stupid” for you? But really not to be rude to Christians but what is the significance of Santa?

http://www.sonofthesouth.net/photogallery/Homer_Art/Thomas_Nast_Santa_Claus_small1.jpg

http://www.sonofthesouth.net/photogallery/Homer_Art/Thomas_Nast_Santa_Claus_small1.jpg

Origins of the Legend ,saving storm-tossed sailors, defending young children, and giving generous gifts to the poor. Although many of the stories about Saint Nicholas are of doubtful authenticity (for example, he is said to have delivered a bag of gold to a poor family by tossing it through a window), his legend spread throughout Europe, emphasizing his role as a traditional bringer of gifts. The Christian figure of Saint Nicholas replaced or incorporated various pagan gift-giving figures such as the Roman Befana and the Germanic Berchta and Knecht Rup

Noel answers:

Santa Claus today represents the Spirit of giving, the Spirit of Generosity to those less fortunate.

I believe we keep the idea alive to teach our children how to be generous so that they will grow into kind and thoughtful adults.

I know my children grew up longing to be Santa Claus’s. They enjoy giving gifts to others giving generously to those in need.

Being a Santa Claus doesn’t have to be limited to one holiday or one day of the year.

Being a Santa Claus should be a year round practice.

Being a Santa Claus to others, charitable organizations, etc is wonderful unselfish thing to be and do.

If you don’t wish recognition or alot of attention for charitable deeds or gifts that you give, just sign Santa Claus and remain anonymous.

If you want people to know that it was you then sign your own name and accept the credit.

Betty asks…

Has anyone seen the new sexy Victoria’s Secret X-mas stuff???

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/

THEESE PANTIES ARE SO HOT- http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/application/prodDisplay/?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=3F-174316&page=2&cgname=OSPTYANGZZZ&rfnbr=1939

Noel answers:

They are hot! I can’t wait to get them. I want one in every color.

Sandy asks…

Cute X-MAS Outfit for 13 year old? Read Details!?

This shirt in GREEN (click the green color option to view)

http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10101_10851_371390_-1_12149_12103

This cami (IN GREEN click on green color option)

http://www.abercrombiekids.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10101_10851_371590_-1_12155_12103

These shoes (correct color)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2931676?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=Silver+Metallic+Flat+in+All+Categories&origin=searchresults

PLEASE LEAVE HONEST OPINION!
Oh….and the SKIRT
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5730&pid=522629 the SKIRT!

Noel answers:

Cute outfit but if you start buying a girl Abercrombie she’s going to grow up to be spoiled.

Steven asks…

Help. Which color outfit should I buy my mom for X-Mas? Pics inside!?

my mom loves my comfy velour suits to wear when she lounges around or runs around getting errands. She is in her early 40′s but is young and hip.

So i want to buy her a Victoria Secret velour suit, but I can’t decide on the color. She has caramel skin and medium brown hair. and I don’t want to buy her Black b/c she already has that!
Thanks!

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/commerce/onlineProductDisplay.vs?namespace=productDisplay&origin=onlineProductDisplay.jsp&event=display&prnbr=9G-232355&page=1&cgname=OSCLOSPTZZZ&rfnbr=4623

I was thinking Navy or Sand Dune. She doesn’t like ultra bright colors.

Noel answers:

Go with navy.. Simply because sand dune is too light and the underwear line can be very noticeable. Also, sand dune can get dirty faster and navy will probably make her look thin.

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Holiday Season 2011

Ruth asks…

What are games coming out holiday season 2011?

Nothing that is a ps3 exclusive. while i have nothing against them i don’t own one. I am starting to make reviews with my friends and we need good games with long story that come out this holiday season i am not talking Easter i am talking Christmas. Seeing as non of the people i am working with have jobs a long campaign is nice so we can stretch it out for as long as possible. Note one of my friends already has battle field 3 preorderd Please no wii it is hard to get good recording quality from the wii. Also i like Shooters,platforms,and real time strategy. I also like sandbox games but if you choose a sandbox game please make shore it has a story line. Also if you choose a pc game nothing over the requirements of star craft 2. Thank you
Yah i know right wish i had a ps3

Noel answers:

Gears of war 3
Skyrim
Mass effect 3
Forza 4
Rage
Batman arkham city
Call of duty
I don’t see the 360 having good games this year
Ps3 has
Uncharted 3
Twisted metal
Resistance 3ect

Sandra asks…

Can Jesus Christ celebrate the holiday season?

Suggested cat:

Other Society & Culture > Holidays > Holiday Season 2011

Noel answers:

The bible is what is called “Faction” A fictional story set in a factual time and place. Thus the time, place and real historical characters are all correct but the fictional characters and stories are not!

There is not one single mention of Jesus in the entire Roman record – that is right – not one! At the same time as he was supposed to have been around there were a number of Jews claiming to be the messiah – all of whom are well recorded!

There is not a single contemporary record from any source and even the bible mentions of him like all other references were not written until many years after his supposed death!

He was supposed to have been a huge problem to the Romans and produced wonderful miracles but still not one contemporary record?

Even the bible mentions of him like all other references were not written until many years after his supposed death!

Pilate is recorded in the Roman record as a somewhat lack luster man but no mention of a Jesus, a trial or crucifixion that would surely have been used to make him look brighter!

At best he was an amalgam of those others but almost certainly never existed!

Charles asks…

what are your must buy games for 2011 holiday season?

what are your must buy games this coming fall/holiday time, there is a lot!

mine would be..
1; Batman Arkham City (never been so excited!)
2; MW3
3; Saints Row The Third
and then the possible games i might get with extra money are..
1; Rage
2; Battlefield 3
3; Gears 3

thats a lot of money…haha

btw, i sold my ps3 so this is basically 360 but Uncharted 3 would be on my possible buy list if i still had it lol

Noel answers:

I’m getting:
Modern Warfare 3
RAGE
Gears of War 3
Battlefield 3 (possible)

Games not from your list:
Assassin’s Creed: Revelations

and of course…

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Ken asks…

When is the holiday season?

At E3 Nintendo said Mario Kart 3DS was coming out Holiday season 2011, when is that?

Noel answers:

It’s the time period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lots of video games are released at that time for Christmas presents! Start writing your wish list! Santa will want it very soon. He likes to get wish lists in early so he can prep for the big night! If you are Jewish… Well, start saving! If you enjoy turkey, start cooking! If you enjoy being a nerd, never change!

Richard asks…

Do you think being the week of christmas is a great time to start holiday shopping for next year?

with all the neat bargains this week i do..targets has ladies two pair packs of ladies gloves for $1.00 so grabbed eight pairs for 2011 holiday season and tucked them up in a holiday storage tote..hey got to get the bargains where one can find them.. hope you can too..happy holidays too all..

Noel answers:

First week on January always works for me. Most stores want to clear out their xmas stock to get ready for the next season.

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X-mas

Robert asks…

X-Mas……………..?

hey people i don’t know what i should get my 5 friends for x-mas so can i have sum help thanks and they all girl and they are around 12year old. thanks

Noel answers:

This is my daughter’s list shes 12
-grey uggs
-just dance 2
-zebra snuggie
-kim kardashian perfume
-viva la juicy perfume (juicy couture)
-lipgloss
-perfume from victoria secret.
-lady gaga concert tickets
- make up
-earings
- coach wristlet
-redocorated room ( zebra theme )
-chocolate
-bra’s
- new nike shoes.
-new black flats
-new cute purse
I give my kids everything they want unless i cant find it.Well hope i helped! :)
Next time say your budget? Thanks! :)

Ken asks…

X-mas???????????????

ok so im planning to get silk boxers for my bf? gud idea or nt? if nt wat do u recommend? we have bin together almost a year and he likes music hes romantic ummm n likes to luk nice if that matters
nope n he hsnt either lol
jason if u didnt wana answer my u shudnt of bothered i kno how to rite ok. o n lara GREAT idea. thanx!

Noel answers:

You can always get him a cute pair of boxers and then buy him a wallet and fill it with gift cards from all his favorite stores (music store, book store, clothes store, etc).

I hope he likes it!!

Mary asks…

X-MAS!!! ?

Noel answers:

CHRIST-MAS!!!

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Spending Habits Revealed by Xmas $trak App


New York, NY (PRWEB) December 4, 2010

Consumers rely on Xmas $ trak to record their holiday purchases but they also gain a heightened awareness of how much time and money they actually spend. The iphone app captures spending by category, date, and as a percentage of annual income. Consumers see red flags when they realize, for example, holiday entertaining accounts for 10% of their annual income. Categories are presented in a pie chart to visually emphasize how money is spent.

Xmas $ trak is a digital version of the Xmas Spending Worksheet in Dissing Xmas (splash’em LLC, ISBN 978-0-615-32892-8, $ 16.95) by New York attorney and former international banker Brenda L. Barnes. The book urges consumers to get a fundamental grasp of what is feasible for holiday spending before making plans for the holidays and holiday shopping. “If you don’t know what you spend you don’t know where to edit,” says Barnes.

Personal finance is a serious matter in 2010 and Xmas $ trak is designed to assist consumers in treating holiday spending as such. Categories include gifts, decorations, entertainment (groceries, beverages, and music), clothes (don’t forget those children’s pageant costumes), greetings (include postage), travel, and more. Barnes notes “it’s the cumulative amount that is staggering to shoppers. They may think they are making wise choices per item and they probably are, but when all categories are totaled it can be a surprisingly large amount.”

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Xmarks

Carol asks…

How do I remove Xmarks from my browser?

I was downloading a registry editor and halfway through I decided to cut it off; however Xmarks was already installed so whenever I open my browser something comes up and tells me “click to finish installing Xmarks“. How do I get rid of it?

Noel answers:

Open browser and click the following;

Tools->Add Ons->Extensions-> Scroll down to Xmarks and click Uninstall

Sandy asks…

Xmarks in Firefox 4 keeps asking for PIN?

I recently updated to Firefox 4, and every since at least once an hour, if not more often, a pop-up from Xmarks asks for my PIN. Anyone having this problem and if so have you fixed it?

Noel answers:

I am having the same problem, looking for the fix.

Laura asks…

Guyz i just synchronize all my bookmarks,history to xmarks…….is it really safe?

buy the way xmarks is popular firfox bookmark add on!:) please help me with this?

Noel answers:

Mcafee site adviser gives it an ok.

Http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/xmarks.com

You will only be able to use until Jan,10,2011
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2410/

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Christmas Island

James asks…

Christmas Island?

I heard from many people that Christmas Island once belong to Singapore, though it was very near to Australia. However, the previous government sold away the island to Australia. Though I also heard that Australia had been giving Singapore to take control over the island for the past years.

Noel answers:

Yes that is true.

Christmas Island belonged to Singapore.

At Australia’s request, the United Kingdom transferred sovereignty to Australia; in 1957, the Australian government paid the government of Singapore £2.9 million in compensation, a figure based mainly on an estimated value of the phosphate forgone by Singapore.

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Watch Chris Brown’s Music Video for THIS CHRISTMAS

Watch Chris Brown’s directorial debut. Visit sony.com/ThisChristmas. This Christmas- In Theaters 11/21/07.

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Celebrity DJ and Tantra Bring You a Merry ‘X’Mas

Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) December 22, 2008

The Legendary Tantra Restaurant & Lounge will be hosting their official holiday “X”Mas party on Thursday Dec. 25 from 8 PM – close. For Christmas, the ladies will enjoy complimentary drinks until midnight while everyone receives free admission. Celebrity DJ Short-E from New York City will supply the open format music which features a mix of smooth R&B, Hip-Hop, House and Pop-Rock. H4E TV will be filming the event throughout the night for DJ Short-E’s TV show which airs in the NYC Market.

Tantra Restaurant & Lounge is known for their sexy aphrodisiac atmosphere which features real grass in parts of its venue. Tantra is also known for their high-roller Monday night event which is notorious in the South Beach scene. Their “X”Mas party will launch Tantra’s new weekly Thursday Ladies Night event.

DJ Short-E is from New York and can be heard daily on AOL Radio. He is best known for his mix cds and millions of video views via YouTube and his TV show “The Short-E Show”. The show features celebrity artist interviews, music videos and exclusive behind the scenes footage from hot spots in high profile cities. DJ Short-E infamous in New York and Tampa now resides in Miami Beach, FL.

Tantra Restaurant & Lounge is located at 1445 Pennsylvania Ave. in Miami Beach. For reservations or more information call (305) 672-4765.

Contact:

Dominique McCann

Director of Public Relations

Hot4Ever, LLC.

(201) 917-5455

http://hot4ever.com

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