I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
~ Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
The Man with the Bag: Arnold Schwarzenegger Plays Santa in New Prime Video Christmas Movie
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Santa Claus in The Man with the Bag, a new Christmas action-comedy arriving on Prime Video December 2, 2026. Here’s the cast, story, and trailer.
It’s Time to Bring Out the Cozy Blankets
As colder evenings arrive, bring the favorite quilts, fleece throws, and knitted blankets out of storage. Simple ways to make home comfortable for the Christmas season.
Why We Put Oranges in Christmas Stockings
Why did children once find an orange tucked into the toe of a Christmas stocking? Explore this old-fashioned Christmas tradition, from Saint Nicholas to the Great Depression.
A Christmas Gift That Slows the Season Down
Here we are knocking on the door of another Christmas and longing for those quieter moments. The kind of quiet that comes from sitting near a window, a mug warming your hands, and something beautiful resting in your lap. That…
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How to Make Christmas Special When You’re Alone
Not every Christmas is wrapped in laughter, busy living rooms, or family gatherings. For some, the season arrives quietly. The house is still. The lights twinkle just the same, but the silence feels a little heavier. Being alone on Christmas…
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25 Thoughtful Gift Ideas Under $25
One of the quiet joys of Christmas is finding a gift that makes someone smile without spending a fortune. A thoughtful present doesn’t have to come with a big price tag — it just needs a touch of heart. Whether…
Why We Hang Stockings by the Fireplace
© The Christmas Season There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens on Christmas Eve. The tree glows softly in the corner, the house smells faintly of pine and cinnamon, and somewhere in the living room, a row of stockings…
Christmas in July – 10 Cozy Ways to Celebrate Off-Season
Just because the snow isn’t falling and chestnuts aren’t roasting doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little holiday magic in the middle of the year. Celebrating Christmas in July is a fun tradition for many who crave a bit of…
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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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A Somerset Holiday Volume 19 – New
From instructions to make simple sewn ornaments to gingerbread house holiday cards to collaged paper angels, holiday preparations become much more artful with A Somerset Holiday Volume 19.
