Holidays – Page 3

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”

Bake Cookies Day

Another of my favorite days. For many years I have baked cookies (lots and lots of cookies) as well as fruitcakes for the holidays. I usually do it a little earlier than this, on Thanksgiving weekend. But any day is a good day to bake holiday cookies. This is a perfect family activities. Get theContinue reading “Bake Cookies Day”

National Chocolate Covered Anything Day

I think just about everything is better covered in chocolate. Well… maybe not everything, but I do love chocolate dipped pretzels and almond clusters and of course my favortie, chocolate covered cherries. And not just any chocolate cherries but Queen Annes. My Aunt Geraldine is to blame for this. She gave me a box everyContinue reading “National Chocolate Covered Anything Day”

International Mountain Day

If you were not aware of this day, neither was I. According to https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/international-mountain-day/ “Established in December of 2003, the United Nations General Assembly created this day to help bring awareness to all of the things we rely on mountains for. Whether it’s all of the glories mentioned above, or how necessary they are forContinue reading “International Mountain Day”

Hannukah Begins

As we celebrate the first night of Hanukkah we revist this post from last year. First Night of Hanukkah “That’s what Hanukkah is about: trying to survive the darkness on the far-fetched hope there’s still some life and light left in the universe. It’s more than just a religious story. The days have been growing shorter,Continue reading “Hannukah Begins”

Coats and Toys for Kids Day

I could not find much information and the dates I found were Dec. 2, 3, and the 1st Saturday of December. But I did find the Coats for Kids program of the Salavation Army and the Marine Corp. Reserves Toys for Tots . So I decided t remind you about the fine work of theseContinue reading “Coats and Toys for Kids Day”

Pre-Thanksgiving Break

It is my tradition to post a short, fun video on the day before American Thanksgiving. So if you a rushing around trying to get ready for the holiday take a minute to sit down, relax and enjoy. Or sing and do a little dance if you are so inclined. It was drawn to myContinue reading “Pre-Thanksgiving Break”

Healthy Holiday Ideas

This is a repost of an older post, but I like to share my holiday recipes and ideas as the holidays approach. Have Youself a Healthy LIttle Holiday is still available in the Amazon Kindle Store. https://www.amazon.com/Have-Yourself-Healthy-Little-Holiday-ebook/dp/B00DCC6CQY Let me tell you about my typical holiday meal. The recipes in bold print are included in my Kindle book, HaveContinue reading “Healthy Holiday Ideas”