Monthly Archives: December 2010

Christmas Traditions on the Farm V: Daddy Hooks Up the Sled to the Tractor

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Fill Your Plate

Visiting my grandparents in Gilbert, Iowa was always fun, but Christmas Day was really exciting.

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm IV: Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Spirit is as Strong as Santa’s!

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Fill Your Plate

Who says Santa has a lock on the Christmas Spirit?

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm III: Reindeer layover on Cameron’s Ranch

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Fill Your Plate

Kacie Tomerlin of Arizona Legacy Beef remembers as a child how Santa made her family’s ranch a layover for the Reindeer to get refreshed and fed before heading out on their global Christmas Eve trek.

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm II: One Ranch Family Delights in the Children’s Excitement

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Fill Your Plate

Their family is young; their traditions are new but developing.

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Christmas Traditions on the Farm: Oyster Stew on Christmas Eve

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Fill Your Plate

Ever since I can remember, Mom made oyster stew on Christmas Eve. As adults, we still ask Mom to do her oyster stew if we’re coming over on Christmas Eve.

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