For most of us, thinking about Christmas conjures up Currier & Ives scenes of snow covered cottages nestled among frosty flocked evergreens. It’s a lovely image, but overlooks the freezing reality of bone chilling blizzards, so we decided to celebrate the holiday with a quick jaunt across the Pacific to Santa Catalina… CONTINUE READING >>
For most of us, thinking about Christmas conjures up Currier & Ives scenes of snow covered cottages nestled among frosty flocked evergreens. It’s a lovely image, but overlooks the freezing reality of bone chilling blizzards, so we decided to celebrate the holiday with a quick jaunt across the Pacific to Santa Catalina… CONTINUE READING >>
Vienna, Austria can make a claim to having the original Christkindlmarkt.
Their December Market was the forerunner of the modern version and dates back to 1294…
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Vienna, Austria can make a claim to having the original Christkindlmarkt.
Their December Market was the forerunner of the modern version and dates back to 1294…
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Christmas celebrations can lasts over four months in the Philippines. Yes, about a third of each year is dedicated to the Christmastime festivities. This is widely held to be the longest holiday observance of any place in the world… CONTINUE READING >>
Christmas celebrations can lasts over four months in the Philippines. Yes, about a third of each year is dedicated to the Christmastime festivities. This is widely held to be the longest holiday observance of any place in the world… CONTINUE READING >>
Family gatherings, holiday shopping, and parties during the holiday season can make most people compromise on their sleep. However, there are things you can do to help you sleep better during the holiday season… CONTINUE READING >>
Family gatherings, holiday shopping, and parties during the holiday season can make most people compromise on their sleep. However, there are things you can do to help you sleep better during the holiday season… CONTINUE READING >>
Just what is the worst Christmas song ever?
Our most recent family holiday get-together found us gathered around the radio listening to the all-Christmas music station. Many artists lent their joyous voices to our celebration, but things took a turn when a real clunker reared its ugly head.
This prompted a wildly fun discussion. Everyone offered numerous contenders.
See what we’ve come up with and be sure to put in your two cents… CONTINUE READING >>
Just what is the worst Christmas song ever?
Our most recent family holiday get-together found us gathered around the radio listening to the all-Christmas music station. Many artists lent their joyous voices to our celebration, but things took a turn when a real clunker reared its ugly head.
This prompted a wildly fun discussion. Everyone offered numerous contenders.
See what we’ve come up with and be sure to put in your two cents… CONTINUE READING >>
Got an empty nester on your Christmas list?
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, we’ve got gifts to give….
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Got an empty nester on your Christmas list?
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, we’ve got gifts to give….
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Whenever Father’s Day would roll around when I was a youngster, the inevitable question arose, “Why isn’t there a kid’s day?”
Every parent ever to draw a breath gave the same reply, “Everyday is kid’s day.” CONTINUE READING >>
Whenever Father’s Day would roll around when I was a youngster, the inevitable question arose, “Why isn’t there a kid’s day?”
Every parent ever to draw a breath gave the same reply, “Everyday is kid’s day.” CONTINUE READING >>
