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’Tis the season for summer fun. But it also happens to be when Christmas in July events get underway across the nation. Maryland is no exception, with Howard County Fairgrounds set to host the largest state-based Christmas in July event this weekend! Credit: LC Hermoza (created with Canva) Whether you’re looking to get a jumpstart … Continue reading Santa’s Summer Stop at the Howard County Fairgrounds
Beloved, timeless Christmas traditions can be found worldwide. As a younger nation settled by diverse immigrant populations of long ago, it comes as no surprise to discover that the United States has adopted many old-world cultural customs and traditions in how holidays are celebrated. These vary, however, by region and based on the origin of … Continue reading Recounting Old Appalachian Christmas Traditions and Superstitions
Despite being a yearly tradition, Salem, Virginia’s Annual Gingerbread Festival always divvies out a freshly baked experience that the whole family can enjoy. This year’s notable event is happening on Saturday, December 6. Credit: Salem-RoCo Chamber of Commerce The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on location at Longwood Park and the Salem Museum. The … Continue reading Continuing a Warm, Gingerbread-Based Tradition in Salem, Virginia
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!