The year end holidays are magical. Too often we're so busy we run out of time to walk around the neighborhood or visit local holiday events. So for those who love dazzling holiday lights but might not see them in person, here are some gorgeous lights you can enjoy at your leisure. Holiday Lights …
12 Christmas Activities for Kids
Holidays involve decorating the house, baking cookies, wrapping presents and lots of entertaining. Christmas is especially exciting for children, especially when you involve them so we're sharing 12 Christmas activities for kids. Emphasis here is on activities that involve interaction with others …
Luminarias, a Treasured Holiday Tradition
Every holiday tradition helps us create memories we can enjoy for many years. Luminarias are a popular holiday tradition in Mexico and across the southwest part of the US. We don't see them as often in the northeast because we spend less time outdoors during the winter. My memories of …
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Why is Thanksgiving Celebrated?
The pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in their new home, in November 1621. In 1789, George Washington proclaimed the first Thanksgiving to celebrate the conclusion of the country’s war of independence and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This year marks another milestone in history. …
Celebrating Summer Holidays at Home
We've been stuck at home for too long. As the summer holidays approach, it's time to rethink how we can celebrate safely to protect those not vaccinated yet. We need to think about who we want to spend time with and how we can celebrate the coming summer holidays at home. Our homes were once a …
New Holiday Traditions to Make You Smile
The holidays this year will be different. Most people aren't gathering in large groups like we've done in years past, to minimize the risk of getting people sick. That means it's time to create some new holiday traditions. It's hard to let go of old traditions. The easiest way to let go is to …
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