Hanukkah
Tuesday top five: places to see lights
December 23, 2008
With early sunsets and holiday spirit in abundance, there is no time like the present to strap everyone into the car for a drive to see light displays. Here are a few places to head for some twinkling delights. James Island County Park hosts the Holiday Festival of Lights nightly through January 4th. My friend who lives in nearby Riverland Terrace says that the line has been long lately, but Read more...
Happy Hanukkah!
December 22, 2008
Hanukkah began yesterday at sunset and will continue for eight days in a festival of light! The Hanukkah (or Chanukah) celebration commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. There was only believed to be enough oil to fuel the altar flame for one day, but the flame miraculously burned for eight days. Jewish families celebrate the holiday by lighting the menorah each night, Read more...
Weekend winter holiday round-up: Dec 19-21
December 19, 2008
It's the last weekend before Christmas and the beginning of Hanukkah this weekend! I hope you are experiencing more joy and less stress this holiday season, and that you've left space in your family's schedule to enjoy some of the great activities happening in the community! Dancing and singing our way into the holidays... Back due to popular demand! The Charleston Ballet is adding some Read more...
Give a gift of Charleston!
December 16, 2008
I don't know about you, but my kids have more than enough stuff. We've got old stuff, new stuff, even stuff to try and contain the stuff. While toys and books certainly have their place in holiday gift giving, I also like to give gifts that will keep giving throughout the year with enriching, fun experiences for the whole family. There are quite a number of options for giving the gift of Read more...
The gift of giving: how to share it with your kids
December 15, 2008
"It's better to give than to receive." Well, try telling that to a preschooler overwhelmed by toy catalogs and wish lists for the holidays. It's natural for children to be egocentric in the preschool years (and I know more than a few adults who struggle with it still!) but it's our job as parents to gently coax them away from the "Me Me Me!" stage and into a mindset where giving and sharing are Read more...
Greening the holidays
December 10, 2008
Aaah, the colors of the holiday season: red, gold, silver, blue, and GREEN. As our awareness of the impact our consumption makes on the environment grows, everyone is looking for ways to be more eco-friendly. There are easy ways to green your holiday without taking away from the celebration of the season. In fact, you might find that reducing consumption pushes you toward new traditions that Read more...
Still shopping? five more savvy toy picks for the kids on your list
December 09, 2008
I've just about finished my holiday shopping, and I'm earlier this year than I've ever been! If you're still searching for some great toys to wrap up for the children in your life this year, here is the second part of our holiday toy guide. ( See part one here , if you missed it!) Rand McNally Kids Illustrated U.S. Wall Map My husband is a geography geek, and he's determined that our children Read more...
Here comes Hanukkah!
December 08, 2008
Charleston's Jewish population is nearly as old as the city, with the first Jewish settlers coming here in 1695 and the formation of Congregation Beth Elohim just over 50 years later. In fact, by 1800, there were about 2,000 Jews in South Carolina, most of them in Charleston. This was more than any other city in North America! ( Source ) Today, Charleston continues to have a thriving, active Read more...
Get creative! festive cards to make with kids
December 06, 2008
There are those that craft with their kids, and there are those who would rather get poked in the eye with a hot fork than put glue onto googly eyes for a little creativity. I happen to lean pretty far to the crafty side of things, and I'm convinced that even the sworn non-crafters among us can handle making these easy card ideas with kids. Seriously: keep it simple, and everyone can get in on Read more...
Lowcountry holiday traditions
December 02, 2008
There's nothing like the holiday season in Charleston. I love this time of year -- the chill in the air (just enough to wear a scarf!), the shoppers on King Street, and the full line-up of holiday events for the whole family! This weekend officially kicks off the Christmas welcome in Charleston with a two days of family fun. Join Mayor Joe Riley this Saturday from 4:30 - 6 pm at Marion Square Read more...
Let the holidays begin!
December 01, 2008
I know, I know. The turkey leftovers haven't cleared out of your refrigerator yet, but Thanksgiving already seems like history. It's December 1st, and that means that the month of holidays, gift-giving and celebration has begun. While this time of year can be stressful for the whole family, we can take a lesson from our kids in how to chill out and enjoy the party that December can become. You Read more...
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