Christmas caroling is when you go to other people's homes and sing them Christmas songs. You can also sing carols at your home or go to a senior living center to sing for them. All you need to do is learn some Christmas songs and gather some friends. For song ideas, try ones like "Frosty the Snowman," "Holly, Jolly Christmas," "Silver Bells," “Walking in a Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bells,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “Let it Snow,” or “It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas.” Kids usually stop believing in Santa around age eight, but younger kids will love the story of Santa. Explain who Santa is and how he is going to come visit your home on Christmas Eve.  To complete the tradition, have them leave cookies and milk out for Santa on Christmas Eve. When they are asleep, drink the milk and eat the cookies, leaving some crumbs as evidence.  Have your kids leave carrots out for the reindeer and when they're asleep, nibble on the carrots, leaving gnawed pieces behind. One classic Christmas cookie is sugar cookies cut into Christmas shapes, such as candy canes, snowmen, stars, and gingerbread men. Then, you can decorate them with icing and sprinkles. Other fun options include gingerbread men, molasses cookies, and thumbprint cookies.  You can also make yule logs, fruit cakes, or an apple pie.  Mincemeat pie is also traditional in many countries. Making decorative houses out of gingerbread, icing, and candy is also a tradition! Traditional Christmas foods include things like turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, and rolls. However, more important then the food is gathering together with your friends and family to eat.  If you're looking for festive drinks, try drinking custard, eggnog, or mulled wine. Don't forget to include some traditional desserts! Don't be afraid to invite more than just your family! Think about people you know who may be alone on Christmas and ask them to come! Set the table in the Christmas theme with folded napkins, table runners and beautiful plates.

Summary: Go Christmas caroling. Help young children  believe in Santa. Make Christmas cookies and other holiday baked goods. Enjoy Christmas dinner with your friends and family.


A decongestant usually contains a cocktail of drugs to treat the multiple symptoms associated with congestion. In most cases, they are combined with an analgesic such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve headaches and sinus pain. These can be purchased over-the-counter at a drug store.  Many decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine narrow the blood vessels to clear out nasal congestion. This also increases blood pressure. Therefore, proceed with caution if you already have high blood pressure. This product can be found in tablets, capsules, liquids, and syrups. Make sure to read the label carefully or talk to a doctor before taking a decongestant because serious side effects can occur in babies, pregnant women, and people with allergies. Take the correct dosage and do not abuse the medication. Saline nasal drops are effective, safe, and non-irritating. Saline (salt water) helps to liquefy mucous secretions that block the sinuses and reduce the chance that the mucus will crust along the sinus cavity. Nasal drops (or sprays) will moisten the mucous membranes of the nasal sinuses and can be purchased over-the-counter at a drug store.  It is recommended to take saline drops after the use of a decongestant. Taking saline nasal drops will help you avoid the “rebound effect” often associated with obsessively taking a decongestant nasal spray. Taken as a lozenge or syrup, zinc has shown to reduce the length of a cold by up to one full day if taken during the onset of symptoms. Zinc lozenges and syrups can be purchased over-the-counter at a drug store.  Zinc prevents the rhinovirus from multiplying and prevents it from lodging in the mucous membranes of the throat and nose. The rhinovirus is the source of most common colds. Despite these initial findings, there is still not enough evidence that zinc has the impact on reducing head congestion as previously advertised. Zinc will boost the immune system against the virus but will have little influence on congestion. Side effects usually include nausea, bad aftertaste, and the possibility of the loss of smell.

Summary: Get a decongestant. Try saline nasal drops. Suck on some zinc lozenges.


The brakes are the most important part to function on the bike. Make sure the brakes function properly. If the bike has hand brakes, make sure that the brake pads align on the back tire. Make sure the wheel spins freely, but doesn't move when pushing it side to side. A quality wheel will have a metal hub, spokes, and rim. Make sure the metal cannot be bent by hand. Ensure that the frame is aligned by examining the bike head-on, so that the tires and frame all line up. Parts made with plastic will not endure as long as metal-based parts. Parts made of steel tend to be heavy, especially in the tire rims. If purchasing the bike second-hand, make sure it is in full working order before buying. Ask if any maintenance work has been applied to the bike, such as oiling the chain. Assess any wear on the brake pads. Training wheel use is debated, and many parents choose not to use training wheels because they can encourage children to reach much higher speeds than their skills can handle. This can result in the child being unable to stop or steer, causing larger accidents. However, other parents believe that training wheels can be helpful for very young children who need to build confidence or learn how to be cautious. Make sure that your training wheels have adjustments so that you can move them higher off the ground as your child improves. You want your child to get a sense of balance while still having the support of the training wheels. Never push your child to remove the training wheels.

Summary: Check the bike's brakes. Check the front wheel. Check the frame. Check the material of parts. Consider whether to use training wheels for young riders.


Close any windows that open when the disc is inserted. If you don't have iTunes, you can download it for free from Apple's iTunes website.   By default, all of the songs will be checked.  These settings will provide the best quality for your iPod. OK. iTunes will begin copying the music from the CD to your computer.
Summary: Insert the CD you want to copy into your computer. Start iTunes. Click the CD button at the top of the iTunes window. Click "Options" → "Get Track Names" if iTunes doesn't automatically display the track names. Uncheck any songs you don't want to copy. Click "Import CD". Leave the settings at their default. Click .