Tag: christmas
Elf Tales Turned to Traditions
There is something timeless about traditions and the sense of overwhelming joy they can bring to a group of friends, family or peers. While there are many traditions I hold near and dear to my heart, there is one that takes the cake during the holiday season in terms of making me feel special.
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Holiday Traditions
Since Thanksgiving recently passed and we are officially in the holiday season, I have been thinking about the yearly traditions I enjoy with friends and family in the festive months.
Brookfield Zoo’s Holiday Magic
Usually, I am happy with no snow, but we were hoping for a little for Christmas. We especially wanted to have at least flurries when we went to Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic, Chicagoland’s longest-running lights festival. With no snow in the forecast, we decided to go before Holiday Magic ended December 31.
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A Christmas Carol
Of all of the great Christmas stories, A Christmas Carol is one of my favorites. Never missing a chance to see a live production, we traveled north to Milwaukee Repertory Theater to see the classic performed on stage.