If the essence of Christmas—connection, joy, and giving—becomes overshadowed by financial constraints, the holiday may lose its significance for many this year.
It has always cost something to use major roadways in New York State. Check out the cost of using the Albany-Bethlehem Turnpike in the 1800s and what you were allowed to bring along.
Fell in love with my relative's Christmas Village, always loved the ceramic Christmas tree at both my Grandmothers' homes for the holidays. Now the beauty and variety has expanded and I love it!
In New Jersey, I see many of us using porch lights to show support for things and I think it's great. Did you ever wonder what the different colored lights meant? What do all these colors mean?