From the Archives: The Friendly Beasts
December 24, 2022 Steve and Tipper Christmas at Granny Gazzie’s Today I’m sharing another favorite Christmas song video we’ve uploaded…
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The Surprise Christmas Tree
Last weekend Matt and I surprised Corie by putting a Christmas tree in her yard. Austin was in on the…
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Smoky Mountain Persimmon Bread
Butter a pair of loaf pans or use non-stick pans. Sift flour, salt, spice, baking soda, and sugar into a…
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Oh Holy Night
Today’s post was written by Paul. During our Christmas live stream, quite a few Acorns requested the beautiful Christmas song…
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Christmas Caroling in Appalachia
Earlier this week our church went Christmas caroling. It’s something the church has done since I was a girl. Back…
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Granny’s Stockings
Over the years Granny has made many Christmas stockings. She’s crocheted them, macramed them, and even sewed them up from…
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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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Growing Plants Inside During Winter
We’ve been enjoying the greens in our fall garden. Bitter cold has moved into the mountains of southern Appalachia. I’m…
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Deck the Halls
Tipper, Pap, and Steve In the early years of grammar school we sung Christmas songs every year. I especially remember…
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Thankful November Giveaway Winners
Today I’m sharing the last of the Thankful November winners and I’m resharing a few that I’ve not heard from…
