The holiday season is often packed with obligations, from family gatherings to work events, which can lead to emotional and physical exhaustion. This makes self-care crucial for maintaining balance. By dedicating time to recharge, you’re not only preserving your well-being but also ensuring that you can fully engage in the joyful aspects of the season. […]
How can a young girl growing up in 1957 New York fulfill her dream of getting the greatest Christmas gift in her life? Since her family is poor, she knows they could never afford to buy it for her. But she’s willing to try all sorts of creative ways to make her impossible wish come […]
Hilariously, belly-laugh funny! From poignant to bizarre, the “writers” of these letters are a diverse group with the strangest requests. The cleverly written songs are even funnier than the letters. A must give Christmas gift.
‘Twas the night before Christmas, etc. etc., and you’re jazzed. Christmas is great! Morning comes, you let the dog out to pee and fix yourself some coffee. Fresh cinnamon buns! Soon it’ll be time to open presents. You bend down low by the Christmas tree, and there, behind the nicely wrapped boxes and doo-dads, you […]
It was a warm, clear night. At 6:30 the sky was coal black with a perfect half-moon, ideal conditions for viewing the Lantern Show at the Queens Farm. The light show is enchanting if a bit helter-skelter. Large sculptures, beautifully crafted and vividly colored, are lit from within. There doesn’t seem to be a theme. […]
There’s nothing more difficult than returning a Christmas gift. The thought of doing this brings forth a complex mix of emotions. This simple act of returning a gift carries a deep message about human connections, expectations, and the intricate dance of emotions that unfold during the season of giving. The holiday season is a time […]
Christmas memories are not quite gone, and I would like to share memories of how my wife cooks and bakes for holidays. I’m not skilled at cooking, but I enjoy helping my wife prepare for special occasions like Christmas, which is one of my favourite times of the year. One memory that stands out is […]
Thank you for allowing me to share some Christmas memories with you over the past few weeks. I enjoyed strolling down memory lane and I hope you found it interesting and I hope you were able to bring up some of your favourite memories as well. From my family to yours we wish you and […]
I love Christmas candy; it runs through my veins. Back in the days of my youth, when the holiday season would roll around, our household wasn’t awash with presents, but there was always one constant: the stocking, carefully hung by the chimney in hopes of creating some Yuletide magic. Nestled snugly in that stocking was […]
The snow is falling, Snowflakes dance from the sky so high, Cars inch along, catching the gleam in their eye. The news is depressing, no one is moving. Snow piles up, a winter wonderland’s claim, Adventure awaits, not two days the same. Travel is discouraged, So, as travel dwindles, laughter takes hold, Fun is encouraged, […]