A tradition of evergreen boughs and decorations during the winter solstice dates back to early civilizations. However, the Christmas tree as we’ve come to understand it did not gain much popularity in the USA until around 1846 during the reign of Queen Victoria. An illustrated image of the Queen’s opulently decorated tree began circulating and …
Are you thinking about Mother’s Day? Maybe more importantly you are looking for a Mother’s Day Gift. My recent book, Poppy describes the roles of mothers or women who have nurtured us in life. Poppy’s own mother failed in many of the tasks we believe important to an effective role of motherhood. However, for a …
Knitted Christmas Gifts Do you enjoy knitting or sewing? These were important skills at the turn of the century. Not long after The Great War ended ready-made clothing and conveniences were introduced and quickly obtained popularity. Soon, life for many women moved toward work outside the home providing more available income but much less time …