Some holiday traditions have a timeless appeal. Nostalgic Christmas carols, colorful light displays, the magic of “The Nutcracker” and the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge. Here are 10 of our favorite seasonal events, all happening in December, in no particular order. Take a browse.
It happened every year, without fail. Christmas morning came, and my brothers and I woke up and dashed out to the family room to see if we did, indeed, make Santa’s good list. Somehow, we always did.
Home for the holidays this year? The holidays — Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa,New Year’s Eve — are stressful enough on their own. But planning a party too?
Looking for something different to add to your holiday decorations? Try hanging your Christmas tree upside down.
At a social event or gathering, even a black-tie affair, most people aim to blend in. To sip their punch and say their hellos with a nod and a smile. But Sheila Markley Black is comfortable standing out in a crowd.
Appetizers are king at holiday parties. We asked four chefs at popular area restaurants what they will be making at home for their guests. The recipes are easy to prepare but memorable among the holiday hungry.
Just as fashion enthusiasts get excited for the new clothing lines, for car lovers, the redesign of their favorite ride is a highly anticipated event.
We fall under the spell of Christmas every year. It is cast upon us as Christians everywhere pause to remember the birth of Christ. And as we do, we are prompted to remember stories of kindness that people of all creeds can embrace. Such is the spirit of the season.
It’s a privilege to work in a community that I “adopted” after my husband and I moved here from Maryland in 1987. Serving with Meals on Wheels of Stark and Wayne Counties has given me a front-row seat to the generosity and leadership that exist in this region.
Chess pie is a Southern holiday treat with roots to the 17th century, possibly from Chester, England. It is very rich and should be served in small slices. If you use a store-bought crust, the pie takes only 10 minutes to mix.
