by Stephanie Huffman | Jan 1, 2014 | Holidays, Life
I’ve heard more than one person this week mention that 2013 wasn’t that “happy” for them. and if truth be told, they won’t be sad to see it go. So, you can imagine I found it interesting when I discovered that ’13 was, in the...
by Stephanie Huffman | Dec 8, 2013 | Advent, Holidays
I remember one particular Christmas Pageant that I had a part in as a young girl. We put on bathrobes and placed towels on our heads. Sound familiar? Magically, those items suddenly transformed us into shepherds. White bedsheets and tinsel halos were the costume of...
by Stephanie Huffman | Nov 28, 2013 | History, Holidays
We talk a lot about turkeys and giving thanks these days, but if you ask the average American the history of this day, it’s a bit of a struggle to dig up the facts and the stories. Here’s to keeping the info alive!So when was this day made the “real...
by Stephanie Huffman | Nov 6, 2013 | History, Holidays, Politics
Each of us in our own way wish to show gratitude to those who have served. Yet, when we try to express it, I am amazed how many of us so often feel our words are quite inadequate.How do you properly thank someone who went through horrific moments because of their...
by Stephanie Huffman | Oct 19, 2013 | Holidays, Relationships, Spirituality
Life doesn’t have to be difficult. If we have a roof over our head, food to eat, and someone to love, (and be loved by) that should be enough. Sadly these days, for many people, it just isn’t.There’s a song that was quite popular in the Christian radio...
by Stephanie Huffman | Jul 3, 2013 | Family, History, Holidays
I love birthdays. I recently had one, and I can tell you, the people around me made it a month long celebration….and I loved it! I like to joke that the celebration of my birthday should begin in January and end in September. I know, a little over the top, but...