There is an old European story that tells of a fellow traveler who journeyed with the legendary St. Nicolas. He was a black man who carried a wooden stick and a bag filled with coal. He name was Zwarte Pete (or Black Pete) and if you were a naughty boy or girl during the year then Black Pete would give you a good beating and leave a lump of coal in your stocking at Christmas time.
Got the spirit just not the dough? Try these tips!
Christmas is a special family time, but it is easy to get so caught up with the pressure to buy presents and stock up with food that we forget to enjoy it. The memories that we treasure do not involve expensive presents or perfect meals, the best memories are time spent with those we love.
Janet M Peebles grows, paints and signs her gourds.
If you enjoy crafting then you will love making these wonderful santa head ornaments out of used lightbulbs.
What a child might ask for when visiting Santa.
Make good use of the paper grocery bags that fill up your drawers and cupboards – make these festive ornaments for Christmas! By adding just a few crafty accents to paper bag cutouts, you can create economical gifts for everyone on your list.
My top five worst things to get certain people for the holidays.
Tried of drinking the same ol’ cat pee? Wanna try something that doesn’t make you snore even before you cork the cap? Well these whacky beers are bound to give you a hangover that you’ll savor for ages to come!
What do you say when your child asks, “Is Santa Claus Real?” It’s a great opportunity talk about what real magic is!
