Inside: Mom and I got sick over Christmas–again! So I decided to repost this writing from 2021 when we canceled Christmas. Yet again, different reasons, different seasons. Different Reasons, Different Seasons We canceled Christmas this year. No big family get-together with … Continued
Inside: Fondly I’m reposting my memories of Christmas cookie baking. Feel free to enjoy with a glass of milk and some icing-glazed confections! Baking With Granny I never met a Christmas cookie I didn’t like. It’s true. That said, early … Continued
Inside: Some traditions last a lifetime, others for a season. It’s not always easy when traditions change. . . When Traditions Change About a week before Thanksgiving, I figured I’d better look up information on our favorite Christmas tree … Continued
Inside: I’m happy to revisit “A Truly Southern Christmas,” from my favorite essay writer and dear friend Joy Wooderson. Note from me: I love this essay because it’s written by my good friend Joy who grew up celebrating Christmas with … Continued