When it comes to Christmas, all of our senses are being used together. We see the lights and decorations, we smell the evergreen and our favorite foods cooking, we feel the comfy blankets and hugs from loved ones, we taste fresh baked cookies and sweet warm hot cocoa, and we hear… What do we hear?…Continue reading Sounds of the season
These are a few of our favorite BOOKS!
One of our favorite things to do during the season is get cozy under a blanket, cuddle and read Christmas books in the light of a Christmas tree. We always have our favorite books that come out of storage, but some of the fun is discovering new stories together. This year it’s a little harder…Continue reading These are a few of our favorite BOOKS!
Naughty or Nice meter
Just last month as part of our monthly FIVE PICKS blog, The Christmas Gals chose The Santa Meter from Mr. Christmas as one of our favorite finds. This item is more than just a fave…its one of our newest obsessions. So, for that reason, we wanted to share a little more about this adorable piece!…Continue reading Naughty or Nice meter
History and tradition of the nutcracker
A few nights ago, after decorating Finn’s bedroom for Christmas, he and I were laying on his bed and he asked me a question about nutcrackers. We had just gotten his collection of nutcrackers out and added a new one for this year. I buy my boys a new nutcracker each year. He was playing…Continue reading History and tradition of the nutcracker
FIVE for November
As I write this blog, the turkey is thawed and the green bean casserole is being prepared. Its Thanksgiving-Eve! And yes, that means we have much to be thankful for a feast to eat tomorrow, but to The Christmas Gals this really means we are in the home stretch to Christmas! This month’s five picks…Continue reading FIVE for November
2020 Advent Calendar finds
When I was little, there was something so exciting about opening the little door on our old cardboard advent house and finding that treasured piece of chocolate each morning. The little German-made cardboard house had been used year after year and some of the doors sat permanently open, but the vibrant colors and graphics of…Continue reading 2020 Advent Calendar finds
Q&A with Christmas, lifestyle expert Bob Richter
As a child, Santa Claus had rockstar status at Christmastime. As an adult, specifically an adult who is an avid vintage collector, Bob Richter is my Christmas rockstar. Bob Richter is an accomplished author and designer, a television star from PBS’ Market Warriors and, most importantly, a really sweet guy who so graciously took time…Continue reading Q&A with Christmas, lifestyle expert Bob Richter
Symbolism and meaning at Christmastime
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
FIVE for October
The days are shorter and the air is cooler these days. For The Christmas Gals that means only one thing: Christmas is coming. Without leap frogging over Halloween, we have five great suggestions for you to plan a little early for this Christmas season. Christmas Gal Shendra had shared this recommendation with me for a…Continue reading FIVE for October
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