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
Category: Traditions
Keeping Christmas traditions alive and making new traditions for your family
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
Winter Woodland themed tree
Themed trees aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. And, for many years, I wasn’t always a fan of themed trees. I preferred to mix and match ornaments and let my ornaments guide the look of the tree more so than a color or a theme. I’ve found, though, that you can have both! Our family room…Continue reading Winter Woodland themed tree
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
Christmas Gals: A look at the upside-down tree
This is now my 13th Christmas season creating my upside-down tree. Although I put up many trees throughout the house, this particular tree has become one of my favorites. I love it just as much today as I did the first year I put it up! I first became enamored by the idea of an…Continue reading Christmas Gals: A look at the upside-down tree
The ultimate bucket list this holiday
The holidays will fly by and The Christmas Gals want to be sure that you and your family are doing all the fun and important things together this Christmas. Here is a (printable) bucket list for you and your family to follow: Build a gingerbread house Gingerbread houses come as easy kits at most retailers.…Continue reading The ultimate bucket list this holiday
Help others with a reverse advent calendar
A reverse advent calendar is a day by day calendar used during advent season that has you and your family offering gifts to those in need instead of receiving gifts of your own. As a means to truly capture the meaning of the season, a reverse advent calendar can offer your family valuable lessons in…Continue reading Help others with a reverse advent calendar
CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS: Legends, symbols and stories
Ever wonder the history behind the Christmas pickle? Ever heard of the Christmas spider? Here is the legend behind some interesting symbols we oftentimes hang on our trees.
Meet the Makers: Christmas Advent House
You could say that Raymond and Jacqueline Elling’s business started 11 years ago. But we know that this fascination and love of Christmas was planted years before; 88 years ago to be precise, when Raymond’s great grandfather helped to put the very first Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. With that family lineage, the Elling’s…Continue reading Meet the Makers: Christmas Advent House
2019’s 10 BEST Advent Calendars for Kids
Advent calendars are such a fun and interactive way to engage your children in the excitement building up to Christmas. I remember so clearly the beautiful German-made cardboard house that I had as child. The illustrated house had pop out windows and doors, each hiding a special chocolate coin or treat. Today, my family has…Continue reading 2019’s 10 BEST Advent Calendars for Kids