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Notice: I had jumped ahead somehow and published yesterday’s post that was meant for today – Happy Winter Solstice! Here is the post that should have published yesterday (it’s still a good one). After a long week of down-to-the-wire Christmas preparations and cleaning, it is time to have a holiday evening off with the family. The Countdown [...] December has so many opportunities to stimulate the senses. One of my favorites is attending a live event such as The Nutcracker or A Christmas Carol. Another is taking part in local events such as The Candy Cane Train (train ride with Santa) or a horse and carriage ride in Freeport. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge [...] Today, after sunset, begins the first day of the 8-day celebration of Hanukkah. It “. . .commemorates the victory of the Maccabees, a Jewish rebel army, over the Syrians in 165 B.C.E., as well as the subsequent rededication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem. Jews around the world celebrate with eight nights of merriment. [...] Each year, I have helped my children write a letter to Santa telling him what they would like for Christmas. Each year, I put the letters in an envelope and tell the children that I will be mailing their letters at the Post Office. Each year, I tuck away that envelope in a folder of [...] Advent calendars abound as many people find Advent a significant part of their holiday celebration. There are so many fun ways to help children and adults keep track in the countdown to Christmas. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to locate the Advent calendar of your choice and fill it with your preference of goodie. Some [...] Family Fun Magazine had a wonderful family project that is perfect for Thanksgiving. It makes a great way to encourage family members and even guests to think about what makes them thankful. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to take a look at Family Fun’s instructions for making your own Thankful Tree. Gather the materials and [...] Many families have a regular game night. This might be a specific night that they meet together to play, or it may be whatever night is most convenient and fits into their schedules. Fall is a good time to begin or renew a tradition of family game night because the days are getting shorter, the [...] Even though there are still 6 days until Halloween, many parties and events will be happening today since it is the weekend before the holiday. Today’s Countdown to Christmas Challenge is to enjoy the party that you may be either hosting or have been invited to. If your children are a little older, take the family [...] What would Halloween be without the Great Pumpkin? The answer is unfathomable. For many people, it was a part of childhood memories of fall and now it can mean just as much to your children during the month of October. The Countdown to Christmas Challenge for today is to get your hands on a copy of [...] |
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