Growing up, my sisters and I were uniquely trained on hosting a crowd for the holidays. My parents have always opened their home to friends and family celebrating the season. From Sunday School Christmas parties, to family gatherings on Christmas Eve, then again on Christmas day, we became proficient at stacking folding chairs and restocking toilet paper in the powder bathroom. … [Read more...]
Fly Like a Pro
Holiday Travel Tips with ABI Planning to fly out of Abilene Regional Airport for the holiday season? Here’s how to make your flight as smooth as possible, whether you’re toting toddlers, flying with furry friends or just wanting to get the best deal on ticket costs. Don Green, the City of Abilene’s Director of Transportation, said the convenience of flying ABI can save … [Read more...]
Christmas Collections: Janet Bailey’s Santas
Janet Bailey’s collection of Santas is diverse, unique and rich in culture, representing the 20+ nations from which they originated. Bailey, technical services manager at the Abilene Public Library, might not have foreseen that when she received a Santa figurine as a Secret Santa gift during her freshman year at Pepperdine University in 1984. But just a year later, while … [Read more...]
Holiday Food Abilene – Recipes for Christmas and Thanksgiving
Whether hosting a house full of out-of-town family and friends or simply creating meals and décor for your own home throughout the season, the impetus for warmth, comfort and reflections of the season increases as the weather plummets. If you’re needing inspiration for your fall, winter and holiday meals, the Scene staff shares some favorite holiday dishes that can go from … [Read more...]
Rethinking Thanksgiving
Creative takes on the traditional family holiday By Loretta Fulton Welcome to Thanksgiving, 21st century style. It’s not exactly your grandparents’ Thanksgiving and it’s certainly not the First Thanksgiving, except in one respect – it’s still all about being thankful and sharing. Abilene is filled with examples of people sharing their bounty with people … [Read more...]