Dec 19, 2019
Do Yule Know when and where did the first Christmas tree originate? Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition as we now know it in the 16th century when evergreens were decorated and celebrated in winter in anticipation of spring. Later, Christians began bringing fir trees into their homes and...
Dec 13, 2019
My husband and I lived near the small quaint town of North Pole Alaska while serving at Ft. Wainwright Army Base in Fairbanks Alaska. The North Pole has a population of just over 2000 people. With street names like Kris Kringle Drive and Mistletoe Lane, It's known for its year-round Christmas decorations, including...
Dec 6, 2019
In our house, it's a running joke that if we can’t find something important, it’s probably in my husband’s sock drawer! He’s not alone. Millions of men hide valuables in their sock drawers and thieves (also known as priggers and jackrollers) know it!
The word sock comes from the Latin word...