While eggs are symbols of rebirth and new life, Easter egg customs originated in Germany. Some believe that egg hunts date back to the 16th century when the Protestant reformer Martin Luther organized egg hunts for his congregation. Men would hide the eggs, and women...
On February 14, people enjoy exchanging cards, candy, or flowers with their “valentines.” Cupid is portrayed on Valentine’s Day cards as a cherub sending arrows of love, but the Roman God Cupid actually began in Greek mythology as the Greek god of love, Eros. Hearts...
Santa, family, neighbors, teachers, and friends will be delighted with these delicious cookies! Enjoy cookie baking with friends and grandchildren with simple-to-prepare and quick recipes. Package the cookies in decorative tins and boxes with lots of bows and ribbons,...
I have so many fond memories of our family reunions. My dad was from a large family, so our family gatherings always had many relatives, some of whom we rarely saw except once a year. There were lots of cousins of all ages, aunts and uncles, great aunts and great...
I have always been fascinated by the history, beauty, and craftsmanship of the Fabergé Imperial Easter eggs fashioned for the royal Romanov family of Imperial Russia. I have enjoyed viewing the magnificent original works of art at several museum exhibits and in...
Mississippi has an abundance of beautiful native greenery—magnolia, cedar, Cyprus, pine, holly, arborvitae, and boxwood—the perfect materials for creating lush, natural Christmas wreaths. This magnolia wreath takes little time to construct after gathering and...
You only need a few supplies and a little time to add a bit of elegance to your fall décor. These beautiful pumpkins are crafted from simple craft store pumpkins, clay molds, paint, and finishing wax. They are fun to create, and the results are amazing. This is most...
