Each year, the Christmas Gals curate a list of some of the very best advent calendars available. I must say….this year is one of our most fun! WHAT IS ADVENT? ‘Advent’ refers to the coming of Christ, ...
The Christmas season is overflowing with traditions; some that we have created in our own families and others that have been passed down through centuries. Traditions are usually only questioned when ...
We all know the saying….‘the stockings were hung by the chimney with care.’ But where does the tradition of hanging socks at our fireplace really come from? The history of the Christmas stocking dates...
We shared previously that I lost my mother this year. And, although we truly want this site/page to be about love, joy, Christmas magic and traditions, I know first-hand that grief and sadness are som...
I won’t start taking down my Christmas decorations for another week or so…..just can’t bear the idea of an empty house! But, when the time is right, there are a few tips that The Christmas Gals are sh...
This year, let’s break away from the last-minute shopping stress and embrace a more relaxed and thoughtful approach. Shopping early for Christmas, even beginning in the summer months, is not only a go...
One of the most endearing parts of the Christmas holiday is the memories we have of our childhood or family through the years. For The Christmas Gals, most of our childhood was centered around the 198...
Bob Richter…accomplished author and designer, television star from PBS’ Market Warriors and sweet friend of Christmas Gals. Step into a world where the past meets the present, and the holiday season i...
Some of my fondest memories as a child were unpacking Christmas ornaments and unveiling the handmade ornaments from my childhood; a misshapen snowman, a painted star and a decorated Christmas tree sha...