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Home for the Holidays

(MS) - With the holidays fast approaching, you're probably already thinking about what you're going to do this year. What are you going to cook? How will you decorate? What fun activities can you organize for the family? What gifts are you going to buy? Fortunately, some of the answers to these questions are literally right in front of you on video on demand or online. Others are just a phone call away. Here are some fun and easy ideas and suggestions to liven up your holiday season.

· Get Cooking: If you've ever wished you could entertain with the best of them, now you can with tips from America's original lifestyle expert, Martha Stewart. From turkey carving lessons to recipes for pumpkin pie and Parker House rolls, Martha Stewart On Demand can help you prepare truly memorable meals.

Holiday baking is a tasty tradition for many families and something everyone can enjoy. With Comcast's Digital Cookbook On Demand, you can find recipes for delicious holiday treats, so why not invite friends and family members for an all-day baking marathon where everyone takes turns mixing, rolling and cutting out their favorite cookies and other baked goods.

· Shop Safely Online: Before you start shopping online this holiday season, take a few minutes to install the latest security software on your home computer to protect the identity of you and your family. Comcast provides McAfee Internet Security Suite software for free (a $120 value) to its high-speed Internet customers. You also can learn more about Internet safety and how to protect your loved ones online and your digital assets by visiting www.comcast.net/security. The newly redesigned Security Channel is packed full of tips, tools and one-click fixes that can help make this holiday season fun and safe while online.

 

· Host a Holiday Sing Along: Jump-start any holiday fête with the music of the season by inviting guests to sing along with traditional holiday songs on Karaoke On Demand from Comcast. With a holiday song list that includes on-screen lyrics for favorites such as "Blue Christmas," "Joy to the World," "Silver Bells" and "Nuttin' for Christmas," everyone can join in - even if they can't remember all the words.

· Keep Connected: Home phone features like three-way calling and the ability to check your voice mail from an Internet connection are just some of the ways it's easier to keep in touch with friends and family this holiday season. Home phone services, like Comcast Digital Voice, offer unlimited local and domestic long-distance, including calls to Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as competitive international rates. With a broadband Internet connection, it's fast and simple to upload holiday pictures or e-mail holiday newsletters to friends and family.

· Catch a Movie: Take a break from the holiday bustle with a mug of hot chocolate, some popcorn and a good movie. Video on demand puts hundreds of movie titles at your fingertips, and the best part is that you don't have to brave the cold to pick them up or return them to the video store. From holiday favorites to comedies and dramas - many of which are now available in high definition -video on demand lets you start a movie whenever you want as well as rewind and fast forward, so you'll never miss a moment - even if you're going for a refill on the hot chocolate.

For more ways to enjoy the holidays at home this season, visit TV Planner on http://tvplanner.comcast.net or check out Comcast's On Demand menu on channel 1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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