Christmas Mail
This postcard, postmarked from Swannanoa December 20, 1932, was written by Roy Bird (1916-2009) to Mr. W. E. Bird in…
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Must Have Candy for Christmas
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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Singing of the Three Kings
I like thinking of all the Christmas plays that have used the song. “We Three Kings” to show the presence…
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More Christmas Tricks
Christmas trick noun An act or prank performed rarely, such as once a year at Christmas.1855 (in 1956 Eliason Tarheel Talk 265) (Wilkes Co NC) Papa waded…
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My Christmas House
Christmas house made by Granny My Christmas House When I was just a little girlI had an aunt we called…
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Christmas Wreaths on Vehicles
Chatter has put a Christmas wreath on her vehicle every December for about 10 years. She and Chitter were in…
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Sharing Christmas Cheer
I’ve been stoking my Christmas cheer by listening to Christmas songs and reading stories about Christmas past. I’m an avid…
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Potato Kissing Ball
Kissing Ball at the Folk School 2010 I was hoping to do my annual greening of Christmas this week, but…
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Christmas Crack Candy
SALTINE CRACKER CANDY This recipe is really sticky so make sure to line your cooked sheet with foil or parchment…
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Christmas Song: Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
“Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem” was written by Phillips Brooks, the pastor who spoke at Abraham Lincoln’s funeral service. Before…
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The Last of the Thankful November Winners
I’m sharing the last of the Thankful November winners today. I really appreciate everyone who participated in the annual event….
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The 82nd Year of the Santa Train
Since 1943 a train loaded with toys, candy, and Santa has traveled through Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee. This year made…
