Christmas Village at Bayou Bend began its first day of festivities at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. The Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is a winter wonderland, fitting for the song “Winter Wonderland” playing over the speakers. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, decorated the 14-acre property with Christmas...
Cover Photo by Lynn Lane, featuring the cast of Alley Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol” Opening night at Alley Theatre felt like stepping straight into the holiday season. Before the curtain even rose, the annual Christmas tree lighting set the tone for the evening, creating the perfect entry into one of...
Thirty-four years ago, Home Alone 1 and 2 dominated the market as the most successful Christmas franchise. The films feature an 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin). In the first movie, Kevin awakens to an empty house. In the second, he lands in a completely different city. In both, he had all the...
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a short novella first published on December 19, 1843. The first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol” during the Victorian era where social injustices were shown through the horrors of the poor and working class. These novels such as Oliver...
The holidays are a magical time to spread cheer, share kindness and make a lasting difference in the lives of others. As we enjoy the festive atmosphere and connect with friends and family, it’s also a wonderful opportunity to share the joy with those facing challenges. Whether you want to make a significant...
Graphic by Cali Adams Save your coins & excuses with these cheap gift ideas As the holiday season approaches, our bank accounts get smaller and so do our gift budgets. If you’re trying to save some cash this year, while keeping the spirit alive, here are some budget-friendly gift ideas suitable for...
Nestled in the bustling city of Houston are three unique gardens providing serene escapes and stunning photo opportunities. Each location offers a unique blend of natural beauty, thoughtful design and cultural significance, perfect for not-so-average holiday snapshots. Take a different approach this holiday season...
Fuzzy season is almost here, and winter break is right around the corner. It’s time to get into cute, warm sweaters and knee-high boots to go out and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year! To save Coogs some time in looking, here’s a list of places you can check out to make the most of your winter...
The holidays put so much stress on everyone. From trying to get the right ingredients to make viral Thanksgiving dishes to finding the best Black Friday deals and dealing with families who cannot take no for an answer, it’s all a hassle. Holidays like Thanksgiving amplify personal questions, requests or political...
November and December are the official holiday months–reserved for family, friends and everyone’s favorite dinner party personality. Usually, at this time, social calendars are filled with brunches, late lunches, dinners and bar or coffee dates. No matter what kind of a gathering it is, chances are you will be...
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