2020 was not a positive year for many of us with the pandemic affecting social interactions, holidays, celebrations, schools, work, church, the economy and so much more. So we are looking forward to the new year of 2021 to be … Continued
With the White House residents being in transition this year, it is the perfect time to learn about a long-time White House New Years custom that is no longer celebrated. As Chief Occupant in the new President’s House in Washington, … Continued
If you are planning a very special Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner for your family or friends this year, check out this holiday formal tablesetting for ideas. I wanted to treat two special friends to a dressy dinner during … Continued
Christmas is the season we think of others, and this year with the pandemic causing many persons to be out of work and in need of assistance, there is a greater call than ever before for donations to local food … Continued
If you are a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie addict, you are going to want to get this Publishers Weekly and USA Today best-selling hardcover–Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas: Have a Very Merry Movie Holiday by Caroline McKenzie. This official Hallmark … Continued
Traditions are a holiday mainstay at Christmas time. But do you know the origins of Christmas traditions? Do you know why we kiss under the mistletoe or why we hang stockings. So this is the time to find out! Christmas … Continued
If you love music, you may want to set your holiday table using a musical theme. A musical theme can pick up on a specific Christmas song or a more general aspect of music. This golden musical tablesetting uses instruments … Continued
This year the pandemic concerns will have us celebrating Christmas in a different way than we usually do. Big parties are out, and we are trying to stick close to home to avoid infecting others and from becoming infected ourselves. … Continued
If you are a Downton Abbey fan who loves the holidays, you have to check out Christmas at Highclere Recipes and Traditions. Highclere Castle, known as “the real Downton Abbey,” bustles with activity all year round, but it is never … Continued
Next to Christmas trees and lights, one of the most iconic traditional looks for the holidays is a greenery wreath. If you wondered where this seasonal tradition began, check out the history of Christmas wreaths. The circular shape is an … Continued