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Grief and the Christmas Tree
Grief and Gratitude on our first Christmas together after the motorcycle accident that left my husband a paraplegic. Continue reading Grief and the Christmas Tree
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Nostalgia for what was and joy for what is.
Sad during the holidays? I was too. Until I had this realization. Continue reading Nostalgia for what was and joy for what is.
15 Simple Ways to take Exquisite Care of Yourself!
15 Ways to Take Exquisite Care of Yourself Continue reading 15 Simple Ways to take Exquisite Care of Yourself!
Christmas craft: What can you do with old Christmas cards?
Seems such a waste to throw away beautiful greeting cards from friends and family that took the time to write and send them. So what can you do with those cards? Upcycle them! These are great indoor activities for children: Make gift tags. Why spend money on new ones when you can make your own? Here’s a video to show you how it’s done Make … Continue reading Christmas craft: What can you do with old Christmas cards?
St. Nicholas
On the eve of December 6th, children would put their shoes outside their room in hopes that St. Nick would fill them with goodies. St. Nick legend was that he helped a poor man with his three daughters dowry in order for them to get married. Not wanting to embarras the father, St. Nick decided to go in the night and dropped off the three … Continue reading St. Nicholas
10 Things I learned from Craft Fairs this year.
Having just finished a weekend at a craft fair where I sold so much on Friday evening that I was up at 4:30am Saturday to create more, I thought I’d share what I gleaned: You won’t get your hourly worth at a craft fair. People just aren’t going to pay you what you’re worth! Adding $20 to an item to give you your hourly wage … Continue reading 10 Things I learned from Craft Fairs this year.
The Progression of Santa Clause
St Nicholas (Father Christmas) is the historical Santa Clause. He was Bishop of Myra, Asia Minor (near modern Finke, Turkey) around the year 325 AD. HIs traditional feast day is December 6. There are several legends about him which are summarized below. All have the same basic theme: he was the ultimate anonymous gift giver. He also did not expect a return for his good … Continue reading The Progression of Santa Clause
Stress and the Holidays
Holidays are an important and stress time for many families. The focus of the holidays is to celebrate but often we become so busy with preparations that we forget their true meaning. Meeting everyone’s needs during the holidays, as well as bringing to life the picture we’ve painted in our own minds, can over-stress our bodies. Our bodies can be over-stressed both physically (e.g. overeating, … Continue reading Stress and the Holidays
Santa Lucia
This holiday is not so celebrated in the United States as it is in other countries. Santa Lucia is celebrated on December 13th by having a young women come with lights and sweets. My mother loved this holiday and we celebrated every year until I was in high school. We used to get up early and make some sort of breakfast, my memories are that … Continue reading Santa Lucia
Kid’s Korner: Holiday Party Games
Holiday Party Games: Word Game: How many words can your make from “Happy Thanksgiving”. Feather Game: Divide in teams (relay-style game). First person must try to keep a feather in the air by blowing it to designated spot. Player than passes it back to next player. First team finished wins. Lost Mittens: Everyone brings a pair of mittens. They turn them inside out and toss in … Continue reading Kid’s Korner: Holiday Party Games
Angela DiCicco - The Italian Grandmama's Guide 