The Christmas Season
Celebrating holidays, with tips and ideas about decorating, cooking, festivals, gifts, Inspiration and much more…
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
~ Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
Poinsettias in February: Keeping the Red Alive When Christmas is Just a Memory
So there it sits on your windowsill – that poinsettia you brought home when the house was full of carols and the fridge was stuffed with leftovers. Now the tree’s gone, the decorations are boxed up, and you’re left wondering…
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Why February Is Still Snowman Season
Notice how time gets weird in winter? Days feel shorter but months drag on. February rolls around and folks are already dreaming of spring bulbs and garden plans, but outside my window, the snow’s still falling steady as a heartbeat.…
Holly in February: When the Red Berries Linger
It’s funny how we pack away Christmas so fast. December 26th hits and suddenly those lights come down, trees get dragged to the curb, and we’re all about New Year’s resolutions and Valentine’s hearts. But out there in nature, the…
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Today is Santa’s List Day
December 4th marks Santa’s List Day – that annual moment when the North Pole’s most famous resident supposedly finalizes his legendary roster of naughty and nice. The concept traces back to the 1934 song “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,”…
The Firsts Hints of Christmas
There’s something about mid-November that carries a sense of anticipation. Maybe it’s the way people pause a little longer at store windows where holiday displays are going up, or how faces brighten when they spot the first Christmas lights being…
Christmas Eve Pizza
Alright, let’s talk about Christmas Eve pizza. You’re wiped out from all the holiday prep, your stomach’s growling, and cooking a fancy meal is the last thing you want to do. Enter the easy Christmas Eve pizza – a lifesaver…
10 Unique Christmas Traditions Around the World
Christmas, while celebrated globally, takes on unique flavors in different corners of the world. From festive meals to quirky customs, these diverse traditions reflect local history, values, and cultural identities. Here is a journey around the globe to discover how…
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Donna Ball’s Latest Book and Christmas Books
Author Donna Ball has just released another Raine Stockton Dog Mystery book. Number 16 of the series. Dead Man’s Trail Deep in the heart of the Smoky Mountain wilderness there are a thousand things that will kill you. One of…
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15 Historical Origins Associated with the Christmas Holiday!
Christmas a time of joy, celebration, and cherished traditions that bring people together. From decorating Christmas trees and exchanging festive cards to singing carols and enjoying special treats, the holiday season is filled with rich history and unique customs. Here…
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The Mouse in the Hammock, A Christmas Tale
A book that teaches children how Small Acts of Kindness can make a big impact. In this book, a little mouse who sleeps in a Christmas Tree hammock scurries around the house at night doing good deeds to prepare the house for Christmas. Good deeds include tucking Baby Jesus into the manger, cooling off the hot cocoa for Santa, taste testing the cookies, and hanging the mistletoe.
