While Jesus wasn’t born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, residents of the Keystone state have developed many holiday traditions that Americans all over the country know and love. PA Christmas celebrations are rooted in traditions that are ethnic, pagan, and Christian. Here are 10 holiday traditions, foods, and famous persons associated with the merriest time of year!Continue reading “10 Christmas Traditions from Pennsylvania”
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Happy Sane Holidays
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and Ghostbusters II show us just how Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can all go awry. These classic films remind us how holidays don’t always go as planned. We love to dream and imagine how wonderful and magical the holidays can be, but how often do plansContinue reading “Happy Sane Holidays”
Celebrate Halloween as an Adult
The spookiest day of the year is upon us! But even if you’re a kid at heart, that doesn’t give you permission to trick or treat with a pumpkin bucket in your hand. So how do you celebrate Halloween as an adult and still get all the feels and vibes of the autumn season? WatchContinue reading “Celebrate Halloween as an Adult”
Easter Peanut Butter Blossoms
Running out of time to bake Easter basket-worthy cookies? Look no further! This classic recipe features a simple twist and can be customized. Start by making a basic peanut butter cookie dough. You can make it from scratch, if you prefer, or simply use a ready-to-go pouch. If you really find yourself in a bind,Continue reading “Easter Peanut Butter Blossoms”
Steve and Eydie Say Hurry Home for Christmas
In a pop culture where many celebrities marry and divorce at a high rate, it’s rare to find couples who both perform together and stay together romantically. Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gormé were one of these legendary couples. Sadly, Steve joined his wife after passing away in March of 2024. The light-hearted and vocally-talented duoContinue reading “Steve and Eydie Say Hurry Home for Christmas”
What Do Halloween Colors Symbolize?
Red and green will forever be the trademark colors of Christmas. Red and pink will always symbolize Valentine’s Day. Yet no one talks about the spookiest combination of colors. Why do we associate certain colors with Halloween? Like most holidays, the origins date back to traditions from hundreds of years ago. Alongside those traditions, colorContinue reading “What Do Halloween Colors Symbolize?”
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How to Commemorate Memorial Day Year-Round
Congratulations! You can officially wear white after today. At least, that’s according to an old American tradition. But while today is usually summer kick-off with barbecues and family gatherings, many Americans are continuing to find ways to truly honor all those who have served (and still are) our country in countless ways. Commemorating those whoContinue reading “How to Commemorate Memorial Day Year-Round”
Be Thankful for Candy Corn
Halloween feels like yesterday, and Thanksgiving is upon us. Let’s settle the debate once and for all before we hang up the candy canes and pack Fall away. I’ve always been a candy corn fan, and it’s not Fall if I don’t buy a bag. Candy corn haters, however, think the treat is way tooContinue reading “Be Thankful for Candy Corn”
An Old Soul’s Box of Chocolates
Happy Valentine’s Day! If old souls were to have a customized heart-shaped box of chocolates, what decadent delights would be hidden inside? Dark Chocolate Truffle Finding an old soul is rare, but loving them is nearly irresistible–just like classic truffles in a box of chocolates. They’re rich, semisweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Like truffles, old soulsContinue reading “An Old Soul’s Box of Chocolates”
Confessions of a Classic Soul 