Send an e-mail or postal letter with the "www" address of your favorite holiday site, along with a brief explanation (50 words or less) explaining why you chose it -- along with your name, phone number and address.

Entries may cover any seasonal celebration, but must be received by midnight on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to be considered. Send e-mails to SiteSeer2K@aol.com -- subject: Light Up the Sites Contest. Snail mail (postal letters) should be sent to Light Up the Sites Contest, Cincinnati Post Living, 125 E. Court St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

And now that we're all in the holiday spirit, here are some sites with wonderful decorating and crafting ideas.

• www.make-stuff.com/hollidays/christmas.html -- This page isn't as bright or as fancy as some, but there are dozens of how-tos for all your do-it-yourself needs. A few of the ideas are reserved for members (those are clearly marked), but there are plenty of free suggestions. And, since joining only costs $1 a month, you might want to consider it.

• www.ivillage.com -- Here's another of my favorites. At iVillage you'll find an extensive collection of stories, articles and suggestions for all manner of hand-crafted and homemade items to make the holidays brighter.

• www.amazingmoms.com/htm/christmas_page.htm -- What could be more fun than making a penguin pal with your little ones or getting together with friends to share some cheer -- and some of your favorite holiday recipes? The Amazing Moms site covers these and more. There are simple ornaments and home decorations to make and even a nice list of homemade gift suggestions and instructions for children of all ages and skill levels. And if you're traveling with youngsters this year, there are some extremely useful ideas to make your time on the road or in the air go smoothly.

• www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/index.shtml -- If a site crowded with "other stuff" won't distract you, there are some really clever ideas for handmade Christmas ornaments and decorations and, as the name would imply, they're all free.

• http://angels.hypermart.net/crafts-f.htm -- If angels are your thing, this is your site. There are instructions on how to make at least a dozen different angels to fill the world (or at least your home) with heavenly joy.

• http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/christmas -- The folks from the Garden Web are offering all kinds of suggestions to questions like, "How can I decorate my mantel?" or "How can I organize a cookie walk for my church?" Actually, there are dozens and dozens and even if you don't have a question or a problem yourself, these make for interesting reading and are sure to put you in a holiday mood.

• www.enchantedlearning.com -- The Enchanted Learning pages are among my favorites for projects that parents, grandparents, older siblings or baby-sitters can work on with children. The Christmas Craft section is easy to spot but don't miss the Monthly Activity Calendar (farther down in the middle of the page). You'll find ideas for Hannukah, Kwanzaa and winter solstice, among a variety of others.

Jan Perry is a Kentucky freelance writer. Send your favorite sites to her at SiteSeer2K@aol.com.