Tagged holidays

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The Cost of Love

On the radio yesterday, the DJ quoted an interesting statistic in between tunes: on average, a man spends $156 on his sweetheart for Valentine’s Day.  Between taking her out on a special date, flowers, a romantic Hallmark card, chocolate, and any other gifts, I guess it adds up! It’s no surprise that retailers make a…

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Displaced for Christmas

For our first Christmas together, my husband and I are feeling somewhat displaced. We have no Christmas tree, no poinsettias, not even a pinecone. There’s not a single ornament in sight. We haven’t decked any halls, roasted any chestnuts, or jingled any bells. But we’re not Grinches, we’re just moving. We are saying goodbye to…

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The Candy Cane Story

Many people do not realize that those sugary red and white stripes known as candy canes are more than just peppermint goodness. Candy canes are a symbol of the true meaning of Christmas. So as you enjoy this sweet treat, read below to learn the story behind it! A candy maker in Indiana wanted to…

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Come on and Ring Those Bells

“Ding Dong, Ding Dong!” The bells toll their melodic tune over and over again, and it is music to my ears. It is an invitation to pause and recall the gift of the Christmas season. As I look up, there is a man standing there with a white beard, Santa hat, and a big grin…

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