Christmas

The word Christmas literally means "Christ time," the traditional time of celebrating the birth of Jesus. No matter how you like to celebrate the season -- singing Christmas carols, decorating the tree, baking cookies for Santa's visit, feasting with family or friends -- it's a grand time of year that calls for selfless giving and lots of merriment. Decorating and gift-giving at the home or office can be easier than ever. Pick a poster or a print of your favorite Christmas scene or sentiment, frame it and hang it on the wall or give it to someone who loves Christmas as much as you do.

Madonna

The word "Madonna" is a shortened form of an Old Italian phrase that means "my mother." Over the centuries it most frequently refers to Mary the mother of Jesus, but it can also refer to art, buildings and places, and entertainment and entertainers. The Madonna has been the subject of many famous artists, such as Salvador Dali ("The Madonna of Port Lligat") and Leonardo da Vinci ("Madonna and Child"). The House of the Black Madonna is a famous cubist building in Prague, Czech Republic, and California's Madonna Inn is a favorite resort hotel for honeymooners. At the opposite end of the cultural spectrum, 21st century singer/entertainer Madonna is known for her exotic image and sexual themes.