Category Archives: Holidays
Traditions Matter – Creating Unique Christmas Traditions
Whether it’s traveling around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights, making cookie baskets for friends or snuggling up together to read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, the special moments that are created by Christmas traditions are what make this time of year so magical. And it’s these special moments with our family and loved ones that turn into Christmas memories we cherish for years to come. In addition to carrying on the Christmas traditions that have been in your family for generations, it is also exciting to establish new holiday traditions. Below are some wonderful ideas for unique traditions that are sure to make this Christmas season especially bright for your family and loved ones. The Happy Housewife blogger shares several of her family’s traditions that revolve around the Christmas tree. Her family cuts down their own Christmas tree each year and decorates it together. But what we thought was really neat was how her family always has a big slumber party under the tree! Country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have established several traditions with their three daughters that they all look forward to each year. First, they always put up the Christmas tree on their …
Host a Hanukkah Open House
The Festival of Lights is almost here! For many people, Hanukkah is an important time to gather with family and friends. If you are planning to host a Hanukkah party, it’s time to start preparing! Take a look at some of our suggestions for hosting a wonderful Hanukkah open house. First of all, it’s time to set the stage with some pretty Hanukkah decorations. You’ll find plenty of great ideas from Martha Stewart, like the fun glittered dreidels shown above. For a more homespun take on this idea, consider placing some antique dreidels in a beautiful, hand-crafted basket. Our holiday gift baskets are a great choice because they provide yummy snacks in an attractive basket you can use year after year. Don’t forget the mantel! This unique, contemporary menorah is easy and quick to DIY, but will definitely impress your guests. Whether you enjoy simple or ornate decorations, Apartment Therapy has some beautiful ideas for Hanukkah tablescapes. Of course, you can’t have a party without some good tunes. If you’re looking for a fun Hanukkah party playlist, check out Hanukkah Rocks, or this convenient downloadable playlist from Pottery Barn. If there will be children in attendance, games and activities are …
Simplify Holiday Shopping with Christmas Gift Baskets to Maximize Family Time
The holidays are a busy time of year, full of social events, shopping and all sorts of seasonal activities. Unfortunately, with all of the hustle and bustle, you may be missing out on the things that are most important about the holiday season! This year, make time for the things that really matter about the holidays – family, friends, traditions and community. How can you do this? It all comes down to how you manage your time. One of the best ways to leave time for the things that matter this holiday season is to get your gift shopping done as quickly and easily as possible. Fighting crowds and traffic can drain valuable time from your day that could be spent volunteering for your favorite cause, visiting a friend or just enjoying a relaxing winter evening with your family. If you are looking to shop online for Christmas gift baskets as a way to spread holiday cheer and save time, selecting a basket full of trusted favorites from a reputable company is another great way to ease your mind. Visit the Hickory Farms website to explore our range of gourmet gift baskets and other holiday gifts for every person on …