Tradition is a big part of the holiday season. Families lean into tradition each December, and perhaps no people participate in holiday customs with more enthusiasm than children. Whether it's decorating the family Christmas tree or baking cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve, children look forward...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
Your energy is contagious this week, Aries. Expect bursts of creativity and spontaneous fun to ensue. Perhaps an unexpected adventure will pop up? Take the lead in social situations.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
It might be a week for indulgence in the best ways possible, Taurus....
Thanksgiving is celebrated each fall and often serves as the entry point to the holiday season. Tradition plays a large role in Thanksgiving celebrations, as families incorporate many customs into their celebrations that some believe were once tied to the earliest Thanksgiving meals. But the truth...
Advent calendars are a common sight in many households each December, and some historians believe this unique tradition can be traced to a creative nineteenth century German housewife. Though Britannica notes the precise origins of Advent calendars are still debated, one theory behind the popular...
Public holiday celebrations are popular affairs each December. Communities big and small come together during the holiday season, which is a big part of what makes the final month of the year such a special time.
Travel enthusiasts who also happen to love the holiday season may want to take their...
Although the holiday season is a relatively brief period, it still can consume months of time in regard to preparation, shopping and hosting. According to a SWNS Digital survey of 2,000 adults in the United States, the average American spends six weeks preparing for the holiday season. Five weeks...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Saw-whet owl. Photo: Ryan Pennesi
A groundbreaking study documenting the widespread decline of bird populations across almost all species and habitats in North America revealed that since 1970, 2.9 billion birds — approximately 29% of...
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENSION - www.extension.umn.edu
Animal-based soil amendments such as composted manure and poultry litter can build the soil organic matter and water hold capacity of your soil. You may be applying them now. Fall is a great time to do that, as it can be better for food...