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Un-Decking the Halls

January 1, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The gifts are gone from under the tree, there is scarcely enough ham left to make a pot of soup, and you now realize that you should have asked Santa for a new bathroom scale because the old one is weighing five pounds heavier that it did last month. Yes, … Read More

Shopping in the Past for the Presents

December 18, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

There was a time when Christmas shopping meant scouring the malls and shops for “just the right gift” for friends and family. Painstaking hours were spent wrapping presents and topping them with bows and tin adornments, creating a mass of small works of art under the tree. So how did … Read More

The Tradition of the Nativity Scene

December 11, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The nativity scene, also known as a Manger Scene, Crèche or Crib is one of the most enduring and endearing symbols of the Christmas season. Inspired by a trip to the Holy Land, St. Francis of Assisi created the Nativity Scene in 1223 using real animals and townspeople. As the … Read More

Sleigh Bells Ring . . .

December 4, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Since early Roman times bells have adorned many a horse, not only adding to the beauty of the steed, but to a more practical purpose, warning pedestrians to step aside. Horse bells have been believed to bring good luck, protect against disease, ward off evil and were often used to … Read More

Things Go Better with Coke

November 27, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Since 1886, a large majority of the American public has adamantly agreed that “Things go better with Coke.” The clever marketers for the Coca-Cola Company have enlisted the assistance of angelic looking children, beautiful Victorian women, rock stars, world class athletes, and Old St. Nick himself to catch our attention. … Read More