Happy National Fruitcake Day, December 27th

When I discovered late last night that today is designated to celebrate the peculiar delicacy known as fruitcake, my little eyes lit up with a sinister gleam. I am prepped for this, I mused to myself, recalling the sarcastic exchanges with friends over the years, as we argued the pros and cons of this weird holiday food - one that sticks in my mind almost the way it sticks in the teeth of those who dare eat it.

Vintage Holidays | Antique Ornaments and Old-Fashioned Christmas Trees

 A quick post sharing images of dazzling ornaments, glass baubles and those elegant fragile decorations we probably all grew up with. I've included some retro Christmas trees here as well and I hope they bring a festive feeling to your day.

86th Annual Train Garden In Cambridge, Maryland

The Rescue Fire Company Train Garden is located in Dorchester County, artfully set up in the old Cambridge firehouse. It's been running for over eight decades and is an event guaranteed to get anyone in the holiday spirit!

Tips For Finding Joy This December | The 25 Days of Christmas

(1) Be kind to yourself this month. Learn to embrace imperfection (if your holidays are anything like mine there will be plenty of opportunities, ha ha). Work on finding the humor in challenging situations instead!

Holidays, Celebrations and Special Occasions

Celebrating special dates, odd holidays and industry events can be a terrific tool for engaging with your followers, adding fun to everyday family dinners or simply to spread cheer around your office or neighborhood. Here's a list of my favorite sites to keep up with for all the upcoming festivities and observances. Enjoy and be merry!