Tag: Christmas
Santa Claus is real
Kymberly Foster Seabolt discovered she's related to Santa at 4 years old, realizing he and uncle Mike had the same liver spots on the back of their hands.
Why do we hang stockings on Christmas?
The hanging of Christmas stockings is a tradition with an extensive history. Learn more about the stories that made Christmas stockings so popular.
My favorite Christmas memories
Judith Sutherland recalls some of her favorite childhood Christmas memories.
Remembering Christmas traditions of 1957
Sam Moore reviews the December 1957 issue of Farm Journal magazine to get a glimpse of what the holidays were like 60 years ago.
Waiting for Christmas morning
Judith Sutherland recalls that overwhelming feeling of giddy hopefulness, the magic of waiting for Christmas morning in the weeks preceding it.
Being positive in a broken world
December is a great time to reflect on where we have been, where we are, and where we are headed.
Making holiday memories
Lee and Nancy Walker own a 40-acre Christmas tree farm in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Neither grew up farming, but are happy to be in their retirement.
More nature books for the holidays
Looking for a great holiday gift for an outdoorsman? Check out part two of Scott Shalaway's annual list of books for outdoor lovers.
Pine Sol, Lysol and Loretta Lynn
Columnist Kym Seabolt reflects on her post-holiday cleaning habits — and those of others.
Recycling your Christmas tree
Learn more about recycling, reusing and repurposing live Christmas trees after the holiday.
