Category Archives: Holiday Traditions

Sing Favorite Christmas Carols on “Go Caroling Day”

Attention: December 20th is Go Caroling Day!  You have now been officially notified. With knowledge comes responsibility. You are obligated to sing Christmas carols! Christmas carols have been in existence for thousands of years and were commonly sung for Winter Solstice, hence the December 20th date. Going door-to-door through the neighborhood singing as a group […]

The Jesse Tree

The Jesse Tree I’ve always felt that Christmas is a season of family traditions and togetherness. It is also an important time to honor the birth of Jesus. But so often the commercialism of this annual occasion overshadows every other meaningful aspect of Christmas. However, there is a way you and I can celebrate all […]

Christmas Jokes

Lighten the Mood with some Christmas Jokes Although Christmas time is a joyful time, it is considered one of the most stressful times of the year (along with preparing your taxes!).  So, I hope these Christmas Jokes provide you with a few laughs to brighten your day and make this busy time of year less […]

Christmas Traditions: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

One of the most popular Christmas traditions is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade held Thanksgiving morning, in New York City. The parade, which is the largest one in America includes marching bands, musical performances from Broadway shows and popular musicians, the Radio City Rockettes, celebrity appearances, and of course the infamous balloons and floats.  This […]

Holiday Cookie Exchanges

Holiday season is usually a very busy time of year for most people regardless of your religion.  You have many gifts to buy and wrap, Christmas cards to send out, the house to decorate, holiday parties to attend, and last but not least, have the family over for dinner.  So, I like ideas that can […]