By Starrlette L. Howard History lends itself to the charm of Christmases today. The legends, the traditions, and the roots of an American celebration arouse the curiosity and kindle the heart with its own kind of magic! Come with me to a Colonial Christmas at Williamsburg, Virginia. You’ll find a Christmas charm there that will never be forgotten. The Historic […]
By Henry J. Pratt Young children to adults in their golden years know all about that legendary HO-HO-HO bringer of Christmas gifts—Santa Claus. Though he’s almost totally an American creation, Santa’s roots come from many countries and go back far in time. Santa is now a universal character, loved by men, women and children the world over. His name is […]
By Sandy Dale Finally, the weather is a bit more seasonal with a slight nip in the air. Still no snow here in what we like to call the “Banana Belt,” but with all the lights and decorations the season’s spirit still soars. The downtown merchants and the Chamber of Commerce present their holiday events and the Bell Tower Cultural […]
Boxing Day originated in England in the middle of the nineteenth century under Queen Victoria. Boxing Day has been a national holiday in England, Wales and Ireland since 1871. December 26th is also the feast day of Saint Stephen, the patron saint of horses, which is why Boxing Day has come to be associated with horse racing and fox hunting. […]
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