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This Week’s Southernism, Monday, December 16, 2019

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

“Honey, if I had time to make Christmas trees out of tomato cages, I wouldn’t need Publix to cook my turkey.”     Photo: Deborah Fagan Carpenter

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This Week’s Southernism, Monday, December 9, 2019

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

“Did anybody remember to put the wreath and the reindeer antlers on the SUV?”

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This Week’s Southernism, Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Deborah Fagan Carpenter

“These days when I think of Christmas at home, I think first of cheese straws and roasted pecans. The pecans are roasted with butter and salt until they are gorgeous and golden with just the right crunch. And by cheese … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, Navy!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Gary Wright

Merry Christmas, Navy! By Gary Wright  “Atta boy, Clarence,”    —It’s a Wonderful Life   In order to ascribe the fullest meaning to this story, you have to know that every word of the account is true. Christmas 2014 was a … Continue reading →

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Holiday Dinner à la New Orleans

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Mary Prater

  Holiday Dinner à la New Orleans By Deborah Fagan Carpenter Christmas in New Orleans is much like celebrations of any kind in the Big Easy—scrumptious food is front and center! The unique southern city is brimming with celebrity chefs, … Continue reading →

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Childhood Christmas by Patricia Neely-Dorsey

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Patricia Neely-Dorsey

The holiday season is upon us and celebrations have begun! Though many people still have large family gatherings for the holidays, they are by no means, like the ones of yesteryear. Times are rapidly changing and the type of Christmas celebrations that most … Continue reading →

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Christmas In A Railroad Town by Mary Prater

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mary Prater

I love living in a small town. The celebrations that we have here are intimate, home-grown and full of local personality. I know places like New York City have wonderfully huge celebrations such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade and the … Continue reading →

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