holidays

A Taste of Viennese Christmas

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Dec 09, 2023 / 0 comments

Recipe for Viennese Vanilla Crescents at the end!

Music for Winter, Solstice, and Holidays of All Sorts

by Kerry Dexter /

Dec 19, 2022 / 0 comments

December. It is winter, solstice, and holidays of all sorts, of seasonal observances by those who hold many different faiths and by people who hold no faith .

Whatever you may be marking this winter season, music offers a way to find connection, reflection, celebration, and peace.

This is true even if Christmas is not your story, or you feel you have heard too much holiday music.

Magical Deliciousness! The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook: 75 Recipes for a Year of Magical Celebrations

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Tue, 11/29/2022 - 21:22

Publisher's note: While we love Hogwarts and the Harry Potter universe, we do not condone the author's views and transphobia.

I'm so happy to introduce you to my favorite celebratory cookbook, written by one of my favorite authors. The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook: 75 Recipes for a Year of Magical Celebrations, by Rita Mock-Pike, is a treasure for cooking delicious holiday foods all year round.

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of November 23, 2019 By Josh Garrick

Submitted by Josh Garrick on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 07:22

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of November 23, 2019 By Josh Garrick

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Travel Tips: The Best Place to Experience the Magic of Christmas

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 09:22

Do you remember when you were a little kid, and the entire holiday season was magical, with delights around every corner? From the brisk air and corresponding outdoor adventures to treats chosen specifically for you to incredible, once-a-year foods, it’s hard recapture that once you’ve grown past that believe-in-magic stage.

Luckily for us, this experience IS able to be recaptured, and makes you believe in the magic of the holidays again.

How and where, I hear you ask!

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“Josh Recommends” in a JULY 4 Week-end Special Edition By Josh Garrick

Submitted by Josh Garrick on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 10:33

“Josh Recommends” in a JULY 4 Week-end Special Edition By Josh Garrick

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5 Surprising Czech Christmas Celebrations

by Culinary Spelunker /

Dec 25, 2018 / 0 comments

Cookies. Carp. More cookies. A side of potato salad.

While many Christmas festivities in Czechia are similar to those in other parts of Europe, this nation of just under 11 million has some unusual – and noteworthy – holiday traditions all their own.

A little Czech history

Admittedly, Czechia, a country circled by Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria, is known more for its culture and history, than cuisine.

A Joyful, Colorful Show with Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Submitted by Lillie Forteau on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 03:57

We didn’t know exactly what to expect when we walked into our favourite place, Miller Auditorium at Western Michigan University. We talked about all of the possibilities while walking in, but knew it would be centered around getting us into the holiday spirit, hence the name: Cirque Dreams Holidaze.