The 2025 National Tree Lighting Ceremony took place last night, December 4. Held on the Ellipse just south of the White House, this year’s ceremony comprised the usual in the way of entertainment, remarks, and a slew of other onsite follies. Credit: Wikimedia Commons The main event was, of course, the official seasonal lighting of … Continue reading History of White House Christmas Tree Traditions
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Christmas at Calleva Farm Has Returned!
Christmas at Calleva Farm is back for a festive 2025 encore. Based in Dickerson, Maryland, the Christmas event, which first launched last season, is already on the way to becoming a beloved new annual holiday tradition. Credit: Calleva Farm/Match Hanson The inaugural transformation of the farm into a Christmastime endeavor has been a carefully cultivated concept, five … Continue reading Christmas at Calleva Farm Has Returned!
The Unknown Origins of Second Christmas and Other Amish Traditions
What is officially deemed Christmas Day, December 25, has just wrapped up. Other holidays like Hanukkah and cultural celebrations such as Kwanzaa last several days and are currently ongoing. Some may argue that Christmas is still technically going on, too, as there are “12 Days of Christmas,” so to speak. But the sight of folks … Continue reading The Unknown Origins of Second Christmas and Other Amish Traditions
Gettysburg’s Outdoor Antique & Arts Show is Happening This Saturday
It’s that time of year again—time for the springtime installment of Gettysburg’s famed semi-annual Outdoor Antique & Arts Show. A community mainstay 57 years in the making, the first event for the 2024 season will take place this Saturday, May 18. Credit: Destination Gettysburg The Spring version of the Gettysburg Outdoor Antique & Art Show is … Continue reading Gettysburg’s Outdoor Antique & Arts Show is Happening This Saturday