Unusual Christmas Traditions
Belsnickles from Pendleton County, WV, notice the masks on the floor at their feet. (third man from left is Boss Bland,…
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My Annual Greening of Christmas
“Wreathes and table centerpieces made from natural materials such as hazelnuts still in the husk; cones from hemlocks, white pines,…
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Getting the Christmas Tree
Today’s guest post was written by J. Wayne Fears. December brought a different kind of hunting to our little homestead…
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This Year’s Tree
This year’s Christmas tree is the prettiest we’ve ever had! I say that every year, and every year I mean…
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A Christmastime Reflection
Today’s guest post was written by Jacob Rodgers. Dora Wool Socks, Paper Sacks, and the Things That Outlive Us “A…
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I Found the Spark Plug
When we put up our tree I couldn’t find my favorite Christmas ornament. It is a must have every Christmas…
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Christmas and Shoes
This is a true story of long ago. My oldest brother was about thirteen years old when it took place….
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Pressleys and Pralines
BUTTERMILK PRALINES It wouldn’t be Christmas at the Pressley house without these rich pralines. They are perfect for the holiday…
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Thankful November – Hope Chests
“Ain’t you gonna open it, Mama?” Mama didn’t give an answer as she took the package into her room. Through…
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Meaningful Christmas Presents
This year Chatter gave Chitter and me the same meaningful present with a nod to Pap and Miss Cindy. Chatter…
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Favorite Christmas Toys
One of the girls’ dolls Blind Pig reader Don Conn has a question for us. “Around Christmas time, I like…
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Sitting by the Fireplace
Southern Appalachian Digital Collections We would sit around the fire at night of course. The fireplace was the only heat…
