For some people, November may seem a bit early to be thinking about Christmas and all the baking, decorating and gift giving the holiday entails. But some holiday crafts are best prepared for in advance — like this handmade Christmas Advent calendar. I like to experiment with different styles and types of Advent calendars to […]
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Gardens
How to Plant a Cranberry Bed
Cranberries were first discovered in New England by Native Americans centuries ago. The berries were used for food, fabric dye and medicinal purposes. Today cranberries are one of the top three native fruit crops harvested in New England. High in vitamin C and loaded with antioxidants, cranberries are a beneficial and relatively easy fruit to […]
Welcome to “Holiday Appetizers Through the Decades,” a special series celebrating over 75 years and 9 decades of Yankee Magazine holidays and tasty party appetizers! Each post spotlights a new decade with a classic cover, seasonal advice from the pages of Yankee, and one special party-pleasing holiday appetizer recipe for you to try. With the […]
Yankee magazine Digital Editor Aimee Seavey shares how a family trip to Ireland for Christmas started a new tradition.
For most, the holiday season is defined by its rituals and traditions. Whether it’s a carol-singing stroll with neighbors followed by steaming cups of hot cocoa, savoring each bite of Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, or curling up in Dad’s lap for a reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas before bed on Christmas […]
Come Christmas Eve, don’t head to bed without leaving a snack for St. Nick! While milk and cookies are a classic Santa staple, we think any sweet treat will keep you on the “nice” list. Keep it traditional with sugar or chocolate chip cookies, or try something new and keep Santa guessing for next year.
Yankee Magazine Senior Editor Amy Traverso shares how she and her husband combine religion and tradition at the holidays.
Growing up, my family participated in very few traditions, certainly none that had been handed down from one generation to the next like a treasured keepsake. But eventually a time-worn tale would transform into a Christmas tradition that’s still observed today. When my parents arrived at the home of my grandparents in the small town […]
What do you get for the person who has everything? We suggest making a handmade holiday gift. Why not start with simple Christmas ornaments? [slideshow post_id=”96933″]
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Holiday Traditions | Mrs. Nelson’s Chocolates
A sweet and sugary holiday memory.
This Christmas terrarium project doesn’t require any special skills — just a small collection of cute holiday keepsakes and a bell jar.
Magazine
Angels Among Us 2012
Ordinary people in New England with extraordinary hearts.