Season of Preparation
The Longing Before the LightEach year, Christmas seems to arrive a little earlier. Before the leaves have finished falling, lights twinkle on porches and carols drift through grocery aisles. Once,…
The Simple Magic of Christmas Lights
There’s just something about Christmas lights that make the holiday so special. The moment they start going up — whether it’s a neighbor’s porch twinkling down the street or your…
The Lost Art of the Christmas Card
In a world of instant messages and social media posts, the Christmas card holds meaning. There’s something deeply personal about holding real paper—the texture, the handwriting, the thought behind it.Before…