History in the Making

Category: Blogmas 2020

The History of Christmas Trees

The History of Christmas Trees

Christmas trees have made a resurgence in 2020. Yes, they are always popular for the holiday season, but given 2020, people are returning to old traditions. (And anyone who normally forewent putting up a tree because they weren’t at home during the holidays probably is […]

The History of Hallmark Christmas Movies

The History of Hallmark Christmas Movies

Hallmark Christmas movies have become a November/December staple in the last few years. Originally only airing in the US, they also air in Canada now, and European stations have started to show them, as well. Yes, many people will cry out reading this “Too early! […]

Enjoying Your Nutcracker Tradition

Enjoying Your Nutcracker Tradition

Going to see The Nutcracker is a cherished holiday tradition for many of us, myself included. While I love going to the ballet for any production, there is something special about The Nutcracker. The theatre is decorated festively, with trees, presents, and ribbons, not to […]

History Bite: Epiphany

History Bite: Epiphany

Blogmas 2020 was a rousing success, and I have you readers to thank for that! Everyone seemed to really enjoy the recipes, so I will be sharing more next year. And the history bites and holiday culture were also favourites. So, I wanted to cap […]

My Top Book Posts of 2020

My Top Book Posts of 2020

I am always a reader, but 2020 was without a doubt my best reading year ever- it seemed fitting to end the year on books. I have to say, staying at home to read and not having to go anywhere was rather a blessing. And […]