Thanksgiving

Plimouth Plantation recreates the Mayflower, Plimouth Plantation circa 1627 and the Wampanoag home site

Taking the Kids — and debunking Thanksgiving myths

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Post published:November 16, 2017
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That first Thanksgiving in 1621, the Pilgrims and Native Americans from the Wampanoag tribe feasted on venison, shellfish, and while there might have been wild turkey, there were just as likely swans, ducks and geese.

Beggars, part of Dickens Christmas in Skaneateles

Ushering in the holidays with cool light displays

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Post published:November 24, 2016
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For a lot of us, heading to holiday light displays has become as big a Thanksgiving weekend tradition as football and pumpkin pie.

Taking the stress out of holiday family gatherings

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Post published:November 17, 2016
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Why domillions of us drive hundreds of miles or fly thousands over the busiest travel days of the year to eat too much and sleep on a futon or lumpy sofa bed? Family. That’s why we do it

Melanie on horseback ride on overlook of Morgans Rock

Discovering the beauty, charm and eco-friendliness of Nicaragua

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Post published:November 13, 2014
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The San Francisco family was inspired to come to Nicaragua by friends who had visited with their kids, they said, and didn’t want to spend all their time on the beach — as gorgeous as it is