Author Archives: Bruce Littlefield
Decorating Contests
I began decorating for #Christmas when I was 12 in order to compete in (win!) my neighborhood Christmas decorating contest. That year, I used bolts and bolts of flawed red nylon from the textile plant where my dad worked and … Continue reading
Santa Letters
SANTA LETTERS Everyone knows #Santa Claus’s address. It’s “The North Pole.” And each year, since 1954 tiny Alaskan town of North Pole (population 2100) receives around 120,000 letters from around the world. Even letters without stamps are delivered, a rare … Continue reading
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Christmas Cards
#CHRISTMAS CARDS According to Hallmark research, Americans send almost 2 BILLION!!! Christmas cards every year. (The second largest sending occasion is Valentine’s Day, with only a mere 192 million cards being given.) Save a few stamps. Here’s #JibJab’s quick and … Continue reading
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Christmas Songs
Let’s sing some #Christmas Songs. “Fa la la la la, la la, la la!” TOP 10 CHRISTMAS SONGS (according to ASCAP): 1. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) Performed by Nat “King” Cole 2. Have Yourself A … Continue reading
Christmas 101 – Movies!
HERE ARE MY TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES sure to brighten any festivities. #10 “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) #9 “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) #8 “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965) #7 “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) #6 “The Santa Clause” … Continue reading
Christmas 101 – THE TREE
FIVE STEPS TO A GORGEOUS TREE Creating the perfect Christmas tree is an art that can be broken down into five easy steps: 1. Decorate Away from the Wall You need to be able to access all sides. Pull it … Continue reading
Christmas 101 – Gift Giving
#Christmas ideas. We all want to find the joy in the holidays, but let’s face it, we don’t have a lot of time. An easy, yet thoughtful gift, is a potted bulb. I love potting amaryllis bulbs in a fun … Continue reading
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Christmas 101
#CHRISTMAS IDEAS Okay, it’s time to haul out the holly and I’m going to try to do so this year without diving into my savings account. Start a tradition and go out with family or friends for a drive to … Continue reading
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
#THANKSGIVING Trivia. Do you know what the first meal ever eaten on the moon was? Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin ate roasted turkey out of a foil pack. On this Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for life, liberty, and the pursuit of … Continue reading
Halloween Wrap-Up
Boo! Made my Christmas plan this week. Key word: fiesta! But before we merrily move on…a look back at Halloween. My daytime costume to accompany bandana-wearing Westminster shows how simple a costume can be – my moustache Band-aid from Urban … Continue reading
