Tag Archives: christmas activity

Low-Stress Christmas Eve

Christmas Day has a wealth of wonderful, time-tested traditions. So many memory-filled activities have enriched our holidays throughout the years. But what about Christmas Eve? For centuries, Christmas was celebrated as a whole season, not just a single day. Many … Continue reading

Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas Cookie Collection: Almond Shortbread

History tells us that shortbread finds its roots in the 12th century. Legend has it that Scottish chefs baked shortbread in the dark and dreary winters and put slits in the cookies to represent the rays of the sun. Fast-forward … Continue reading

Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas Cookie Collection: Gingerbread Cutouts

Legend tells us that the first gingerbread men were created at the request of Queen Elizabeth I. She asked her bakers to mold pastry into shapes of her favorite courtiers and gave them to VIPs who came to visit during … Continue reading

Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Let It Snow! – Paper Snowflake Instructions

I have very fond memories of the weekend following Thanksgiving, cutting paper snowflakes around our dining room table with these paper snowflake instructions. This was just one of many traditions that wound their way through our holidays every year. Continue reading

Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment