What a wonderful Christmas I had this year. My oldest son asked me what about this Christmas – did I enjoy it? – and I answered, “Just having you here.” It is true, seeing my family around me was the biggest joy of my life. I missed one son who could not make it, …
December is well-known for Christmas but do you know how people in countries around the world celebrate it? Here are some customs from various parts of the world. AUSTRALIA Greeting – “Merry Christmas” Santa’s Name – Santa Claus. Children leave him a piece of cake or biscuits and a glass of milk or a …
What comes to mind when you think about the holidays? Do you groan, feeling burdened by all you have to do? Do you dread going shopping for gifts or cleaning up after a Christmas or Hanukkah celebration? Or, do you feel a sense of fun, of delight, of joy in the celebrating, giving and …
Being thrifty doesn’t mean becoming cheap. It’s simply a way to express your thoughtfulness and care to your loved ones this Christmas season without having to spend all of your savings. As the saying goes, “It’s the thought that counts.” Of course giving away something as tacky as a piece of candy is not …
This festive fright-fest was a nice surprise from what I was originally expecting. This is another horror remake (from the people behind Final Destination — great film), but unlike so many others; it did manage to come up trumps; such as “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” This is a remake of Bob Clarke’s 1974 classic …
We assembled and decorated 47 fake firs (and pines and spruces). These three guarantee a merry Christmas without the mess. BEST VALUE Puleo 6.5-ft. Pre-Lit Alaskan Fir Tree, $169 target.com This fir-style tryee has a unique wide-branch shape that creates the “perfect blank canvas” for large statement ornaments. And compared to many other traditional …