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The best laid plans of Santa and men

This past weekend, we took the little guy to see jolly old St. Nick, just as we had the year before. We could’ve taken him to a mall, yes, but we’re fortunate to have, within an hour’s drive of us, something truly special – and that’s what’s known as the Candlelight Evening at the Farmer’sContinue reading “The best laid plans of Santa and men”

“Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind…”

I love the movie “Miracle on 34th Street” If you have yet to see this movie, and you want to believe that human beings can be good, decent people, please do so. Don’t bother with made-for-tv versions or theatrical remakes years later. Go for the real deal. Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne and NatalieContinue reading ““Christmas isn’t just a day, it’s a frame of mind…””

Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus

One of the things I love about the holidays is some of the great history that comes along with it. I’m an absolute sucker for the History Channel’s documentaries on the stories behind Halloween, Thanksgiving and, of course, Christmas. The old photos, newspaper clippings, engravings – there’s just something so amazing to not only learnContinue reading “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus”