It’s holiday decorating time. More people are decorating both outside and inside than ever before. Check these safety tips before you begin. * For outdoor decorations,...
It’s a silly question, but like the Chinese proverb says, “He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who doesn’t ask remains...
While turkey is the traditional centerpiece of a Thanksgiving dinner, the work of preparing it has resulted in some hostesses offering a turkey breast roast instead....
It was December 1914, the first night before Christmas of World War I. Troops were in high spirits. German and English soldiers were in trenches that...
Before Boston came up with its First Night celebrations, people dressed up in fancy clothes and went to parties on New Year’s Eve. Or they celebrated...
Christmas in the US officially begins Nov. 30 when the 45,000 energy-saving LED lights on the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree burst into a dazzling display. The...
The lovely selection of Christmas trees at your local stand traveled a long way to grace your home. Willamette Valley in Oregon is one of the...
‘Twas the night before Christmas when everyone knew, the sleigh of St. Nicholas was not pulled by caribou. That would be reindeer. Truth be told, reindeer...
Being kissed under the mistletoe has been a Christmas tradition for more than a thousand years. But mistletoe is not only associated with a gentle kiss,...
A new marriage or a new house, your first child — and suddenly it’s time to start creating your personal Christmas memories. Of course, after the...
December Birthdays 1, Lee Trevino, professional golfer, Dallas, TX, 1939. 2, Lucy Liu, actress in “Elementary,” Queens, NY, 1967. 3, Ozzy Osbourne, singer, songwriter, England, 1948....
According to thekitchn.com, one family covers the Thanksgiving table with butcher paper and then gives everyone a marker. They can doodle, and give thanks, and draw...
Nifty cat lenses could look great with your costume this Halloween. But ask yourself one question: Can you afford to lose your vision for eight weeks...
Chicken feed produced a golden egg for one Illinois candy company. Back in 1900, Gustav Goelitz’s Confectionery Company produced and sold candy corn as chicken feed....
1st, 1924, Milwaukee, William Rehnquist, Supreme Court chief justice. 2nd, 1929, St. Louis, Moses Gunn, portrayal of Booker T. Washington. 3rd, 1854, Mobile, AL, Gorgas Crawford,...
Halloween Humor Why do you think a vampire likes baseball? He turns into a bat every night. What did the little ghost have in his rock...
A crackling fire is a great place to gather and creates a relaxed vibe in any home. But, if the chimney hasn’t been cleaned in years,...