Country music star John Rich recounts, with a clear and engaging voice, the story of a gift his father gave him one occasions — a gift he never expected and that altered the course of his life. His story will stay with readers well beyond Christmas as we gather with …
Read More »Mom's clever Santa letter moves Christmas Day for military parents, first responders
For years, a mother of three has been working to ensure members of the military, first responders and their children won’t miss out on quality time and family traditions this holiday season. On Dec. 2, Stephanie Davisson of Alaska, shared a Facebook image of her free, downloadable Santa letter titled, …
Read More »FBI issues warning against Christmas scams
Nothing spoils occasions. The holiday season is meant to be a time of giving, but that doesn’t stop some people from trying to take advantage of others. While online shopping has made buying presents easier than ever before, it’s also given scammers more opportunities to steal people’s money. In general, …
Read More »Woman has the world’s largest ‘Harry Potter’ memorabilia collection
Tracey Nicol-Lewis has the largest collection of “movies” target=”_blank”>Harry Potter<, was recognized by Guinness World Records in October for having both the largest “Harry Potter” collection and the largest collection of Wizarding World memorabilia. According to SWNS, Nicol-Lewis has 6,300 items related to “Harry Potter” or the other franchises within …
Read More »Eggnog spice Bundt cake for Christmas dessert
Eggnog-infused cake? Oh, how we’re looking forward to adding this one to our holiday repertoire. “This incredibly easy eggnog spice Bundt cake starts with a spice cake mix and includes butterscotch chips, instant pudding, eggnog, yogurt and a few other ingredients,” says Lee Jackson, dietitian with Team Holly at TheHealthyCookingBlog.com …
Read More »Service dogs helping veterans and children are spotlighted on 'Fox & Friends'
A non-profit group that supports military and children with disabilities, 4 Paws for Ability, was highlighted this morning during an uplifting segment on Monday’s “Fox & Friends” — so appropriate at this occasions time of year and of course all year round. The group’s mission is to enrich the “lives …
Read More »National Guard's 385th birthday is Dec. 13: Learn more about its founding
December 13, 2021, marks the 385th birthday of the military On this date in 1636, “the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts,” as the Guard itself notes on its website. Here’s more detail from the same source as well as the National Guard celebrates its birthday …
Read More »The best wine, beer, spirits and booze-free beverages to gift this holiday season
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Read More »Fox News' Rachel Campos-Duffy: Christmas glory includes the beautiful Nativity scene
“occasions is truly about God’s greatest gift: His son,” says Rachel Campos-Duffy in the delightful new book, All American Christmas, that she and her husband, Sean Duffy, recently released. It’s been a best-seller on a number of major book lists since its release in mid-November of this year. The book …
Read More »Mom's 'red plate' hack is the heartfelt dinnertime tradition to adopt tonight
When a red plate is placed on the table at Emily Rousell’s house, her four kids know someone in the family is being celebrated that night. The tradition was started “three or four years ago,” Rousell told Fox News. “We started out using a special ‘celebration’ plate for family birthdays,” she …
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