Monthly Archives: December 2010

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

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

Share This:
Posted in Holidays, In Season | Tagged , | 1 Comment

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

Who says Santa has a lock on the Christmas Spirit?

Share This:
Posted in Holidays, In Season | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

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

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.

Share This:
Posted in Arizona farmers and ranchers, Holidays, In Season | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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

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

Share This:
Posted in Arizona farmers and ranchers, Holidays, In Season | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Christmas Traditions on the Farm: Oyster Stew on Christmas Eve

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.

Share This:
Posted in Holidays, In Season, Recipes | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments