Holidays

Many leaders have influenced the history of our great nation. Perhaps, one of the most significant in modern times has been the legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In recent years, Martin Luther King Day has...

'Tis the season to be thankful! I know what you're thinking - we just did that in November. This is New Years resolution season! But stay with me here. Remember all of those gifts that your children recently lovingly...

The most popular New Year’s resolutions are: lose weight start a workout routine get healthy get organized and declutter quit smoking or drinking, or both Sound familiar? Of course, it does. We’ve all had at least one or two of...

Are you ready to KICK 2020 out the window?! Below you will find a brief history and list of some traditions practiced by people worldwide for LUCK in the New Year. I come from a melting pot of cultures, and...

In our home, the Christmas festivities take place on the eve before the birth of Jesus, December 24th. We dress in our finest threads and cook our most special meals, but most importantly, we open our doors to neighbors,...

It's not a secret that the holidays can be a stressful time of year. Hosting houseguests for the holidays can be very stressful. Spending time with family comes at a premium these days so keep these 5 rules in mind...

"Traditions touch us, they connect us and they expand us." --Rita Barreto Craig I fondly remember celebrating Christmas at my grandparent's home in Starks, Louisiana. We drove the six miles from our house in Texas to theirs in eager anticipation of...

“Why doesn’t Santa come to our House? Was I naughty?” asked my daughter when she was four years old.  The answer is simple, “We are Jewish.” But to a 4-year-old, that explanation does not fit the bill and leads to...

It's the most wonderful time for Hallmark Christmas movies! Listen, y'all. I used to think Hallmark movies were ridiculously cheesy and pretty cliché. But then a few years ago, I got sucked into the universe of happy, fluffy, and sometimes...

As a little girl living in Germany, I looked forward to Saint Nicholas Day each year. Before going to bed on the night of December 5th, my brother and I would put our empty boots at the front door....