After a year that was long and hectic for many, the arrival of the holiday season guarantees some cheer in a very specific form: the TV shows and specials that were made to bring more spirit into our homes. Some have aired for more than 40 years, while others present a modern take on Christmas cheer. Here are 10 specials, and very special episodes, that carry the common holiday theme of togetherness with loved ones – some in unconventional ways.
Hanukkah – also spelled Chanukah – comes early this year. The eight-day winter “festival of lights,” begins Sunday, Nov. 28 at sundown. Jews celebrate Hanukkah by lighting menorahs, telling the Hanukkah story, playing dreidel, and eating special foods. h And while yes, Hanukkah usually takes place in December, it is not “Jewish Christmas.” Here’s more about Hanukkah’s history, customs, and traditional recipes.
We’ve all learned more than we bargained for about how to celebrate the holidays during uncertain times. Last year, many of us cooked smaller Thanksgiving feasts and celebrated by Zoom. This year, with the proper precautions, we might see more real-life gatherings, and plates full of most – if not all – of the trimmings. • The good news: More leftovers, perhaps, to go around.
Caribbean vacations can be anything you want them to be. To some, that could mean together time spent lounging on a blissful tropical beach. To others, it could be a more active vacation with scuba diving lessons, rainforest excursions and visits to ancient ruins. h In a place as diverse as the Caribbean, there’s a perfect vacation for every taste and budget. Here are the tropical destinations that practically guarantee a great vacation for everyone in the family:
Pie. Those three little letters can make your heart smile quickly. It is a joy to serve, to smell baking and yes, to make. So cast aside your potential hesitation and let the tips below guide you to pie perfection.
Pie. Those three little letters can make your heart smile quickly. It is a joy to serve, to smell baking and yes, to make. So cast aside your potential hesitation and let the tips below guide you to pie perfection.
Wednesday, November 24th – Tuesday, November 30th VIRTUAL Alternative Christmas Gift Market- Give the gifts of hope, love, housing, food, companionship, self-sufficiency and so much more this holiday season! Twelve organizations that serve persons in need will be featured at this year’s Alternative Christmas Gift Market. This year the event will occur virtually via social media and online giving will be made possible via Square.
McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation, 1111 E. Kansas Ave. Museum hours: Monday-Friday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. / Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Don’t miss the McPherson Globe Refiners exhibit documenting the first gold medal basketball team awarded in Olympic history and the Museum’s permanent “hands-on” model train exhibit. 620-241-8464.
Canton Stars and Stripes Military Museum, 104 W. Allen, in Canton. Exhibits include memorabilia from all military branches. Open for all Military and Patriotic Holidays or by appointment. 620-628-4484
The lacquered look of a glazed roasted chicken may be alluring, but it can be a trial to execute well. The sugar in glazes caramelizes in the oven, adding deep sweet-savory notes and intensifying browning. That is, unless the glaze drips off the football-shaped bird, as so many do, creating a sticky, scorched mess on your pan.