Archive for the 'Holidays' Category

Chocolate Bunnies and Colored Eggs

Easter is a time of joy and happiness, and most of us get together with family and friends to celebrate and rejoice, search for dyed eggs, cook traditional Easter dinners, and have fun in the presence of loved ones.
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox.
Origins of Easter
The […]

How to Have a Frugal Thanksgiving Holiday

If you’re preparing the Thanksgiving meal for friends or family you’ll be happy to know that there are things you can do to save money. By following these tips, you can have a wonderful holiday meal without spending a lot.
1. Look for a free turkey.
Many grocery stores offer a free turkey with a certain amount […]

A Different Approach To A Holiday

There are few reasons to go on holiday other than to rest and re-charge the batteries before another eleven months of hard slog begins. With this in mind, many people look at a holiday with no more a goal than laying around pool side, soaking up the rays and eating and drinking all the things […]

We’ll Give Thanks At Thanksgiving For What God Has Kept Us From!

For my family, Thanksgiving has always been the day that friends and relatives get together to thank God for His blessings on us for the last year. We’ll have the kids and grandkids over, the house will be noisy and the aroma coming from the turkey and dressing in the kitchen will be maddening. […]

Top Baby Christmas Toys For 2008

Whether it’s your first time or fifth time shopping for baby Christmas toys, there is always a certain amount of excitement in hitting the stores and having a go at what’s new on the shelves this year. For babies this year, we are seeing a lot of old classics updated to a new, more current […]

Thanksgiving Tradition In America From Past To Present

While the Pilgrims may have celebrated the most famous Thanksgiving on December 13, 1621, thanksgiving services had been held in Virginia since 1607. Some scholars maintain that it is these services, often held on the grounds of the Berkeley Plantation, should be recognized as the first official Thanksgiving. Most historians believe that the Pilgrim […]