Porch Pirates Plot To Steal Christmas

Christmas is here and the Porch Pirates are waiting to steal it. Some new services are available to thwart the efforts of the thieves who steal packages from the doorstep. But awareness can help, too. Porch theft has grown up alongside online shopping. In 2017, UPS...

Mistletoe Winds It’s Way Through Human History

Being kissed under the mistletoe has been a Christmas tradition for more than a thousand years. But mistletoe is not only associated with a gentle kiss, it has a lore all its own. Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that lives off trees. It has attracted human attention...

Fun For Kids: Holiday Fingerprinting

Children will enjoy making a place card or picture for a grandmother or a favorite uncle at the family celebration. What you need: White or colored paper folded twice; a marker pen to write their “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Hanukkah” messages;...

Ideas For Hiding Christmas Presents

For a lot of kids, it’s hunting season! They know their presents are hidden somewhere; the challenge is to find them, skillfully snoop in the packages, and wrap them all back up again. It’s easier with little ones. They can’t reach the top shelf of...