Christmas

The Gift of Reading

Winter holidays are a time of greeting, gathering, and gift giving. But not all gifts need to come in a box or be purchased at a store. This year consider the free gift of reading! Your local library and daily … Continue reading →

The Nutcracker

Holiday traditions build lifetime memories—and there is no greater Christmas musical treat than the delightful and ageless Nutcracker Suite. This issue explains how Clara’s journey to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s palace—escorted by the brave Nutcracker—came to be. A holiday scavenger … Continue reading →

Toys For Tots

It wouldn’t be the holidays without toys—lots of toys everywhere you turn. Christmas is the perfect season for caring and sharing. Toys for Tots, started in 1947 by a U.S. Marine, has donated, collected and distributed millions of toys to … Continue reading →

Tree Rings

Did you know that Christmas trees – like many other trees – can “talk” to you and tell a story about their past? It’s true! Looking at the base of a tree that’s been cut, you’ll see a series of … Continue reading →