Our most-read post since we started this blog was a feature we did on symbols and traditions. The piece really came about because we wanted to know the history behind the pickle ornament. I always believed it was a German tradition based on a war story of a hero solider. Nope. It was an over…Continue reading Symbolism and meaning at Christmastime
Category: Family
Big or small, its your family that makes the holidays so special
FIVE for September
Last month, we introduced a new monthly blog that features five picks from The Christmas Gals. As we write this piece, we are just three months out from Christmas. That’s right – THREE MONTHS! Don’t hit the panic button yet. In the coming weeks, The Christmas Gals will kick into action with decorating and celebration…Continue reading FIVE for September
FIVE for August
Five for August is a new monthly blog we are introducing. Five quick picks from the Christmas Gals…products, events, ideas, etc. Got picks you want to share? Send us your ideas at ChristmasGals@yahoo.com. 2020 Holiday Fiestaware Fiestaware has been a staple in American homes for more than 80 years. The bold colors and durability of…Continue reading FIVE for August
New craft: Diamond painting
Stay-at-home orders earlier this year had many people looking for ways to fill their days. Whether it was cleaning out a junk drawer or binge-watching Netflix, we were all hungry for activities. Christmas Gal Shendra surprised me with a delivery of a new craft during the early days of the shutdown. The long, thin box…Continue reading New craft: Diamond painting
Welcome back to our ‘normal’ and a very Merry Christmas!
I think I still had a few lingering Christmas decorations up at our house when COVID-19 began to shut down our world. All of a sudden the fun we have writing this blog and shopping for Christmas décor and crafting our holiday goodies became such a distant interest to us. We have all gone on…Continue reading Welcome back to our ‘normal’ and a very Merry Christmas!
Send a special message from your Elf!
Your Elf on the Shelf has flown back to the North Pole, but the magic doesn’t need to end for your family! It has now been over a month since we said goodbye to Christmas, but this is a great time to have a little fun and send your little ones a message from their…Continue reading Send a special message from your Elf!
Peppermint White Russian
It’s Christmas Eve and family is about to ascend on your house for the big day. The ham is prepped. The sides are ready to go. But what to drink? In addition to the typical wine and mixed drinks, wow the visitors this year with this yummy holiday specialty drink….Peppermint White Russians! I’m already a…Continue reading Peppermint White Russian
Changes make this the favorite room in the house
My dining room has seen the biggest transformation this year. In our home, one of the first things you see when you enter through the front door is the dining room, and during the holidays this room is used quite a bit for family gatherings and meals. My 10-year-old flocked tree lives in the corner…Continue reading Changes make this the favorite room in the house
Robot Christmas tree is perfect for boys’ playroom
We moved into our current house in 2014, and while looking for homes, I would always evaluate each house as to whether or not it would be fun to decorate for Christmas. My then 4-year-old knew me so well…he even called me on it while we were house hunting. He saw me gazing off at…Continue reading Robot Christmas tree is perfect for boys’ playroom
Displaying holiday cards
Tis’ the season for your mailman to begin stuffing your mailbox full of happiness and cheer…all in the form of colorful and bright holiday cards. I know so many people have shared with me… ‘I don’t send cards anymore’ or ‘its such a hassle.’ Bah-humbug! In this day of social media and texting, shouldn’t sending…Continue reading Displaying holiday cards