Holidays Archives - Page 13 of 23

We all have our standard Christmas meal. The main two are turkey and ham. In a recent AltonMo.com poll, the main vote was for ham.

A great Christmas classic everyone enjoys is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” This movie just celebrated its 56th anniversary on December 9, 2021.

In a recent AltonMo.com poll (from Alton, Mo., Christmas parade) on what people’s favorite cookie is, it was sugar cookies. Here’s the recipe for it.

With these special plant cards, the recipient chooses from a variety of growing plants and additions that is a sure win.

Some families have the traditional gingerbread house. But where did this idea come from?

At seasonal times of the year, we often sing songs without knowing their background, or even sing all of the verses.

During the Christmas season, many households hang a wreath. But Why? What is the significance?

The Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks is once again performing The Nutcracker. This event is open to the public for a minimal charge.

Alton, Missouri, had their Christmas parade on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 6:00 pm. Stores stayed open later than usual for Christmas In Our Town.

We want family and friends to know we’re thinking about them. Many families keep in touch through the holidays by sending cards.

Another way to make people smile is through singing. Put them together and the recipient can’t help but smile.

Overall, the most popular Christmas cookie in America is peanut butter blossoms. Six of our fifty states have this as a top cookie.