Category Archives: Holidays

First look – Christmas at the White House

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Stella

The White House The First Family will celebrate their first Christmas in the White House with a nod to tradition. This year’s theme, “Time-Honored Traditions” was designed by First Lady Melania Trump to pay respect to 200 years of holiday … Continue reading →

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Gift Week, Day One – Homemade

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Stella

Repeat from last December, but there is always more to add … So many times over the years I’ve wanted to give gifts to people I associate with regularly, but who don’t fall into the usual categories of family and … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, Family, Hobbies & General Interest, Holidays, Nostalgia, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

President Trump’s 2017 Thanksgiving Message

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Stella
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WKRP “As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly” Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Stella
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George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Stella

In 1789, we celebrated our first official Thanksgiving as a Nation.  On October 3, 1789, George Washington issued the Proclamation at the request of Congress.  Then, as now, there was controversy surrounding the necessity, or even the seemliness, for the … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – Over the river and through the woods …

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella

One of a few things that I remember from kindergarten is learning this song for Thanksgiving. The other two are making clay snakes, and napping on the rug that my mother knit for me.

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South Dakota Mom Tells Melania Her ‘Christmas Wish,’; First Lady Made Her Day!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella

Mad World News A South Dakota mom wrote a letter to First Lady Melania Trump, praying to receive a reply. Even her two kids told her it was a “long shot” to expect to get anything from the White House, … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Holidays, The Culture | 9 Comments

Now, the turkeys’ side of the story …

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella

Wishbone and Drumstick get ready for their fifteen minutes of fame!

Posted in Government, Holidays, Humor | 11 Comments

President Trump and The First Lady participate in the tradition ceremony: “Pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey”

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella

The AP reports that President Donald Trump will participate in the 70th annual National Thanksgiving Turkey pardoning ceremony in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday, sparing two birds the fate of landing on a dinner table this Thursday.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Favorites!

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Stella

It’s only a week until Thanksgiving! Like most of you, I’m planning dinner, getting supplies in, checking linens, cleaning house, and generally planning for guests and lots of food, food, food! I usually mix things up for the holidays – … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, Nostalgia, Recipes, Uncategorized | 39 Comments