Twists on Holiday Traditions
Tired of the same old holiday decorations? Bored with your usual Christmas dinner? Want to try something new? Today, I’m sharing some cool twists on holiday traditions! Let’s start with the Christmas tree. I love this wrapping paper roll tree from A Little Tipsy: How about a vintage ladder for a tree? Kelly at Eclectically Vintage made this one, …
New Christmas Traditions
This is our first Christmas in the new-to-us house, so we’re thinking about new Christmas traditions here. For one thing, now we have a formal living room and family room to decorate. So, while the tree is in the family room, I got to add some personal favorite Christmas touches to our living room. Something new I’ve …
Chanukah: The Festival of Lights
Yesterday was the first night of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. Chanukah means “dedication,” because the holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after the Jews defeated the Syrian-Greeks. After the victory, there was only enough oil in the Temple to light the menorah for one day. Yet, miraculously, the oil lasted eight days. Hence, eight nights of Chanukah, when we light …