Terry Ambrose

Home of Mysteries with Character

holidays

Oh, Little Christmas Town — almost

By

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

Christmas Markets

By

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

Thanksgiving — the day after

By

It's the day after Thanksgiving, and while you might be recovering from a food coma, let’s take a moment to reflect on some fascinating facts about this beloved holiday. Here are some fun tidbits to keep the festive spirit alive!Plot Twist: The First Thanksgiving Was a Sausage Fest (Literally!)Picture this: It's 1621, and you're at the ultimate harvest festival that … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving — the day after

Are You A Halloween Fan?

By

Picture this: You walk into Home Depot for a simple light bulb and suddenly you're in a zombie apocalypse. That's how I felt last Halloween when I made that very trip. To be fair, when I was a kid, I thought Halloween was a fun holiday. I got to dress up in a costume,  go from house to house and collect candy, and then savor all that sweetness until it was gone. But over … [Read more...] about Are You A Halloween Fan?