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Get crafty to create unique, easy-to-make holiday gifts
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
The holidays can pose a challenge for crafters: What to make for friends and relatives that is useful, attractive — and fast to churn out? Speed and simplicity are key this time of year.
Department 56 collectors get into holiday spirit
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Gary Pavlic’s house in Troy. But it looks more like Christmas in New York City than in upstate New York.
Pavlic is a collector of Department 56’s Christmas in the City village, a festive collection of porcelain replicas of city landmarks.
Pavlic is a collector of Department 56’s Christmas in the City village, a festive collection of porcelain replicas of city landmarks.
Historic Shaker house hosts popular craft fair
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Most of the time, the 1848 Shaker Meeting House in the Town of Colonie near the Albany International Airport seems like a hallowed place, a perfect example of that religious group’s architecture that also offers a revealing glimpse into its historic past.
Advent a season of joy, preparation for Christians
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
For area Christians of some denominations, Advent is a season of waiting, hoping and quiet celebration.
The four-week season that starts the liturgical year anticipates the coming of Christ, both the birth of the Christian savior and his predicted second coming.
The four-week season that starts the liturgical year anticipates the coming of Christ, both the birth of the Christian savior and his predicted second coming.
Postal Service anticipates plenty of cards in the mail
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Even though fewer people are using first-class mail in general, relying instead on email and social networking sites, the tradition of sending Christmas cards remains strong.
“We still do get a lot of Christmas cards,” said Dan Reilly, Saratoga Springs postmaster.
“We still do get a lot of Christmas cards,” said Dan Reilly, Saratoga Springs postmaster.
NORAD: Keeping an eye on Santa is a long tradition
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Winter weather won’t slow down Santa Claus on Christmas evening when the jolly old man transports toys and goodies to children.
Santa and his reindeer are expected to see a safe trip with the help of high-tech support while meteorologists and the government track his path around the world.
According to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, the 56-year-old tradition of tracking Santa’s travels will continue this year.
Santa and his reindeer are expected to see a safe trip with the help of high-tech support while meteorologists and the government track his path around the world.
According to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, the 56-year-old tradition of tracking Santa’s travels will continue this year.
Candlemakers add aromas, ambience
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Cathy Weiner lets other people roll out the holly.
Christmas breakfast can be tasty, easy if made ahead
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Breakfast sometimes becomes an afterthought on Christmas Day.
Evergreens offer endless decorating possibilities
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Winter holidays give us wonderful opportunities to embellish and celebrate. Be it gift giving, parties, menus or décor — there are many uses for a favorite seasonal staple, evergreens. Whether you’re welcoming Christmas, Hanukkah or the New Year, you can find ways to bring green to everything from buffet tables and packages to mantles and doors. So open your home or office to gatherings of this season’s ‘greenings’.
Shoppers seek out frugal, useful presents
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Versatility, quality and uniqueness are key in the search for this year’s hot gifts — whether they be clothing, toys or jewelry.
In a tough economy, consumers are also looking for value, according to Michael Bernstein, owner of Simon’s Men’s Wear. Reversible sweatshirts are popular, as are dress shirts that have reversible cuffs and collars so they can be adapted, depending on a desired look.
In a tough economy, consumers are also looking for value, according to Michael Bernstein, owner of Simon’s Men’s Wear. Reversible sweatshirts are popular, as are dress shirts that have reversible cuffs and collars so they can be adapted, depending on a desired look.
CP holiday train rolls in the region Sunday
Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
The CP Holiday Train will haul 14 rail cars worth of holiday spirit to town today.
For the Capital Region, a most wonderful time of the year
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010
The holidays in the Capital Region are filled with tradition.
CAPITAL REGION
May all your neckties be merry and bright . . .
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010
Deck the necks with bows and holly — that’s one way Glenn Derhammer can describe Christmas ties.
GUILDERLAND
The evolution of one family’s ever expanding Christmas Eve feast
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010
Having an Italian mother, and a 100 percent Italian grandmother, I’m lucky to get to experience the traditional Italian Feast of Fish every Christmas Eve. The 50-plus uncles, aunts and cousins on my grandmother’s side of the family gather every Dec. 24 at a small banquet hall to celebrate.
CAPITAL REGION
Giving gifts makes memories, but not all gifts are presents
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010
If you’ve never gotten a poorly wrapped present from McSanta on Christmas, it’s not because you’ve been bad, it’s just that you’re not in the immediate family of state Sen. Roy McDonald, R-Saratoga.
McDonald, the father of three grown daughters, has a history of augmenting the loot left by Santa Claus with a few choice items from his alter ego, McSanta.
McDonald, the father of three grown daughters, has a history of augmenting the loot left by Santa Claus with a few choice items from his alter ego, McSanta.
