Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day

Don’t you love paper snowflakes? This is a great project for all ages. Children love this, but aren’t we all kids at heart? So grab a sheet of white paper and a pair of scissors and make it snow! Remember blunt tipped scissors with adult supervision and help for the littles. For more information visit:Continue reading “Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day”

Kwanza Begins

Genies Note: This is a reposting of an earlier Kwanzaa post. This had to be heavily researched, because I do not have personal experience with this holiday. Do you celebrate Kwanzaa? Please share you celebration with us in the comments below. Kwanzaa begins today and is celebrated every night ending on January 1. You may be asking, whatContinue reading “Kwanza Begins”

Christmas Eve

I love Christmas Eve. Over the years Bob and I have made a tradition of attending Christmas Eve Services.  The buildings have ranged from a converted factory to an history cathedral.  Music has included magnificent organs, rock and roll bands, strings, choirs, soloists and a mariachi band.  The ancient words have been spoken in Latin, English andContinue reading “Christmas Eve”

National Roots Day

The holidays, when the family is gathered together is the perfect time to learn more about your family history. Ask Grandma about her family and upbringing, get Aunt Lucy’s gingerbread recipe, share family stories and write them down. You might even ask family members to bring copies of their favorite family recipes or their favoriteContinue reading “National Roots Day”

National Cookie Exchange Day

I love cookie exchanges because you can get as simple or fancy with this as you want.  The basics are that everyone brings a set number of cookies, the recipe and a container to bring their cookies home in.  The cookies are set out on the table and there is sampling, conversation and cookies toContinue reading “National Cookie Exchange Day”

Winter Solstice

In honor of the winter solstice I am bringing back an older post. Please enjoy Fun and Easy Ways to Shine your Light on the Shortest Day of the Year. Have you ever wondered about the difference between an equinox and a solstice? According to the National Weather Service an equinox is one of theContinue reading “Winter Solstice”

Go Caroling Day

I love Christmas caroling. When I was growing up caroling was a favorite activity for all ages. From scout troops, to youth groups, to families, to choirs to adults, carolers go out to bring holiday cheer to busy shoppers, residents of nursing homes and others in need of a little holiday cheer. My favorite carolingContinue reading “Go Caroling Day”

National Oatmeal Muffin Day

I do enjoy a good oatmeal muffin, but had no idea they had their own day. Don’t let this day go by without celebrating. So whether you make a batch of your own, buy them from a bakery or grocery store, host a party or give away a plate of oatmeal muffins, give it aContinue reading “National Oatmeal Muffin Day”