Archive for April, 2010

A “Green” Christmas

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

One small way in which to have a “green” Christmas involves a traditional symbol of the holiday, The Christmas tree.  It is mind boggling when you think of the number of households each year, in the U.S. and abroad, that decorate a tree.  I have absolutely no concept of the numbers of trees involved in [...]

Christmas Humor

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

This time of year when holiday stress can take its toll, take time out to enjoy a bit of humor.  It is amazing what a good laugh can do for your spirits.  TV shows, magazines, comedy acts…humor abounds.  Here are a few of my favorites:
Roses are reddish
Violets are bluish
If it weren’t for Christmas
We’d all be [...]

Christmas Plants

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Many plants are associated with the Christmas season, from the Christmas tree to holly, poinsettias, Christmas cactus and mistletoe.  For those of us who live in a northern climate, and are surrounded by snow and dead plants, it reminds us that spring will be coming and puts a bit of color in our lives.
The Christmas [...]

Holiday Safety

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Christmas is such a heart-warming, festive time of year, and one in which we do much to decorate our homes to match the spirit of the holidays.  We need to be well-aware, however, of the real dangers that this decorating may pose for our young children.  Many hazards exist, and I will just mention a [...]