Turkey or ham for Thanksgiving? What to cook for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? What hot new toy are the kids begging for this year? There can sometimes be a little drama when attempting to plan the “perfect” holiday. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the year 2020, it’s that plans can be uncertain. While the holidays are a time of great joy, the American … [Read more...]
Holiday Traditions Take Different Forms in Abilene
By Jennabeth Taliaferro As I passed the mirror in the kitchen, I glanced at the red cape tied around my neck. No, it was not Halloween; I was not a toddler in an adorable outfit or pretending to be some caped crusader. It was a few days before Christmas, and my grandmother had succeeded, yet again, in recruiting all the instrument players in our family (read: all of us) to … [Read more...]