I'll admit, when I discovered the United States has not one, but three places actually named Christmas, I got excited. Visions of charming main streets dusted with snow, twinkling lights strung between Victorian lampposts, maybe a cozy café serving hot cocoa danced through my head. A real-life Christmas town! I was in Christmas-fantasy heaven. Reality check: one's a swamp, … [Read more...] about Oh, Little Christmas Town — almost
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Christmas Markets
I can't remember the last time I went to a Christmas market. And I know I've never been to one of those magnificent markets like the ones you see in the movies. So, for today's blog, and to kick off the holiday season, I decided to take a virtual trip to a market complete with ice skating and a ferris wheel and lights and…well, you get the idea. Let's kick off the holiday … [Read more...] about Christmas Markets
Celebrating the New Year — Santa Style
Over the past year, we've visited 52 of America's Amazing Places. I couldn't figure out how to top that for an end-of-year post, but then my wife mentioned the North Pole. Bam! My imagination kicked into high gear with visions of Santa Claus helping to bring in the New Year with a Rube Goldberg-inspired machine that would — no, wait. I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's begin at … [Read more...] about Celebrating the New Year — Santa Style
8 ways to celebrate — Christmas around the world
It's that time of the year again when children write letters to Santa, and the streets are filled with bright lights, snowflakes, and Santa Claus. However, have you ever wondered how different countries celebrate this festive holiday across the globe? It's awe-inspiring to note that each country's culture and traditions significantly influence the way people celebrate … [Read more...] about 8 ways to celebrate — Christmas around the world
My Holiday Bucket List — it’s all about the journey
I'm not planning on kicking the bucket anytime soon. However, as a 'man of a certain age,' I've realized that I should make the most of each holiday season. To borrow a cliché, this is the most wonderful time of the year. It's filled with joy, festivities, and lots of fun activities to do with family and friends. The things on my list range from simple to extravagant. So here … [Read more...] about My Holiday Bucket List — it’s all about the journey