We've got the tree, Santa, Ruldolph, and other Christmas characters all here to help you celebrate the giving season. If you need ideas for a Jingle Bells Christmas, look no further!

Tree Trimming Party

A perfect way to celebrate Christmastime with loved ones is to throw a Tree-Trimming Party. Not nearly as labor intensive as a formal party or an open house, prepare some easy holiday snacks like cookies and chips and salsa, call your closest family and friends, and put up the tree! Guests can talk while stringing the popcorn and cranberries, eat and drink while deciding the perfect spot for that ornament. To thank your guests for helping, present them with an ornament of their own to take home for their tree.

'Tis Better to Give

Looking for a different way to celebrate the holidays this year? Why not volunteer? Giving of yourself makes a great gift, and every shelter, orphanage, retirement center and hospice are looking for groups to come share the holidays with those who are unable to celebrate traditionally. Ask your church choir, your softball team, or any other informal organization about celebrating the holidays with those less fortunate. What would you do for them? Sing carols, of course. If you're vocally challenged, you may want to have a craft day and make ornaments or cookies or another seasonal treat. Or you could play Christmas trivia, trim a tree, or share Christmas stories.

Winter Wonderland

If you want to have a formal holiday gathering, consider a winterland ball theme for your family and friends. Rent a space to fill with giant foam snowflakes covered with glittter; cover tables with snow-white table cloths and sprinkle with stars; hire a DJ to spin Christmas tunes all night long. Leave white chocolates in crisp silver boxes for favors, or a crystal candy dish that sparkles like ice.