Alternative gift ideas and charity cards from national charities, fair trade, international aid and relief agencies will help make this an ethical Christmas

Sep 24, 2009 - Suzanne Bosworth

Have yourself a merry, stress-free Christmas! No need to rush about with last-minute shoppers. Here are a few little tips to keep yourself on top of things.

Oct 23, 2010 - Madeline Pouard

The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is not the time to put your house in order. You'll be too busy with holiday preparations. Instead, start now.

Nov 4, 2009 - Stefanie Gabrych Fraser

Learn how to involve your preschooler in holiday preparations to help make the whole month of December as enjoyable as Christmas day.

Nov 29, 2007 - Barb Hacker

There has come to be a difference in how the terms "Ethics" and "Morality" are used. There is also a difference between what makes for right conduct according to two basic sorts of morality.

Apr 3, 2006 - C. G. Prado

The 24 days of opening an advent calendar for the children provide a great opportunity to prepare them spiritually for the Christmas season.

Nov 6, 2011 - Constance Woloschuk

During the four weeks before Christmas, many Christians light Advent candles in churches and homes around the world. What is the meaning of this ceremony?

Nov 10, 2010 - Constance Woloschuk

Little kids often get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, but it is the perfect time to include the whole family in preparing for the Christmas season.

Nov 23, 2009 - Tracey Drake

A traditional Polish Christmas Eve supper is a meal rich in symbolism and tradition, but is not a feast with a big turkey or ham as the centerpiece.

Nov 19, 2009 - Katharine Garstka

For the holidays this year, consider gifts that keep on giving. Fair-trade gifts benefit producers, while eco and animal-friendly gifts protect the planet.

Nov 3, 2010 - Camilla Cheung

Children have great fun opening an advent calendar each day in the 24 days leading up to Christmas. A weekly family devotional time makes it more special.

Nov 6, 2011 - Constance Woloschuk

A weekly family devotional time can add meaning to the daily opening of an advent calendar. Help prepare the children for Jesus's birth on Christmas Day.

Nov 6, 2011 - Constance Woloschuk

A brief background on the church season of advent covers what advent is, when it began, and why it's important in the life of the Church.

Nov 24, 2010 - Melissa Roberts

The Tour d'Afrique bicycle race from Cairo to Cape Town is an extreme example of volunteer travel. We speak to Nate Cavalieri of Lonely Planet about voluntourism.

Sep 19, 2008 - Karen Lotter

Licensed psychologists must follow an ethics code set forth by the American Psychological Association. Read on to learn about the implications of the code.

Dec 21, 2010 - Jennifer Long

Considering purchases for your new-born children? Think in terms of ethical cost for a healthier and sustainable environment for your child and the rest of the planet.

Jun 10, 2008 - Steve Williams

Leaders who are actively seeking more from life than 'just making a profit' end up leading profitable companies as the gap between business and spirituality shortens.

Mar 18, 2010 - Laure Justice

Take time to consider your effect on the environment while kayaking and develop your own personal code of paddling ethics.

Oct 14, 2007 - Alan Sorum

A review of several ethical principles and theories, followed by advice about applying these philosophies to create an ethically successful business.

Oct 9, 2007 - Elaine M. Koontz

Estate planning is seeing the reemergence of the age old custom of drafting ethical wills. The ethical will is a testament of values and instructions to loved ones.

Nov 25, 2009 - Vanessa Cross