Tag Archives: Christmas

London at Christmas

Posted on January 7, 2018 by tgilson

One of the most beautiful cities at Christmastime is London.  The streets are lit and the shops are fully decorated.  There is no requirement that commercial buildings have fake trees so the fresh trees give off a scent of fir … Continue reading →

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From the archives: New York at Christmastime

Posted on December 17, 2016 by tgilson

I had too much going on this week with the holidays, so enjoy this post from the archives: Manhattan knows how to make Christmas come alive with the decorations and sparkling lights. From the tree at Rockefeller Center to the … Continue reading →

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My favorite Christmas recipes

Posted on December 9, 2016 by tgilson

    Since this is the time of year when all of us think of food, so I am sharing some of my favorite recipes for Christmas – or anytime one wants a big homemade feast.   When I was … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 2, 2016 by tgilson

The election is over and it is now the season to be jolly. I started bringing out the Christmas goodies. The tree is up and will be decorated this weekend. The nutcrackers are out – and there is no room … Continue reading →

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Christmas and Gravy: Have a Great Holiday!

Posted on December 26, 2014 by tgilson

While I realize this post comes the day after Christmas, for those possibly celebrating the holiday this weekend, enjoy my mother’s gravy recipe! Have a good one! For any of you who have ever been in my house at this … Continue reading →

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Happy, happy holidays!

Posted on December 19, 2014 by tgilson

With the holiday next week, I thought I’d share a politically correct cartoon.   However you celebrate, have a merry old time!        

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Let’s make some merriment!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by tgilson

If you are reading this, the world has not yet come to an end!  Whew.  If I get to live for a few more years, I also get to stick to my rule of nothing serious being said by me … Continue reading →

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At Christmastime: Go hard, or go home

Posted on December 14, 2012 by tgilson

Everyone says I go a little bit over the top at Christmastime.  One of my nicknames is even Christmas Goose.  I think it is the one time of year when one can be as tacky as can be and still … Continue reading →

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