New Year’s Eve is a night of celebration and making memories with friends and family. Every year as the clock nears midnight, people anticipate watching the ball drop in New York City. At least 100 million people in the United States tune in to watch the ball drop each year.

While the ball drop in Times Square is possibly the most well-known NYE drop (and certainly worth tuning into), other unique drops are also happening the same night--closer to home than you may think.

Here are some of th...

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If last year’s Greenery was about fresh new beginnings, 2018 is about an inventive and imaginative future.

Every year, Pantone, the “world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems” chooses a symbolic “Color of the Year.” This color choice is influenced by the previous year and attempts to influence or set the tone for the upcoming year. Pantone has been choosing a color of the year since 2000. Past colors include Rose Quartz, Serenit...

If you do a quick internet search for holiday origins, you’re sure to find a whole lot. From the origins of holiday trees to candy canes, our modern traditions have a long, rich history.

For one, did you know trees weren’t always decorated with ornaments? Also, decorating trees is a tradition that transcends religions

Trees and Greenery

The evergreen is one of the most iconic holiday decorations today, but its origins are not what you might think. Trees have been used and decorated in a n...

When I was much younger, we didn’t have a fireplace in our house—and therefore no chimney. Because of this, there was always concern about how Santa would get us our presents. Despite this fear, every Christmas morning my two brothers and I would wake up to a pile of presents under the Christmas tree. We’d also find a set of boot prints on our deck leading up to the back door. I guess Santa has some lockpicking skills at his disposal.

By the time we moved into a house with a fireplace and a c...