Merry Christmas
With Christmas two days away I want to wish you a Merry Christmas. Make the time to make memories and learn the stories in your family.
Traditions of Christmas: Santa Claus
The history of Santa Claus begins with a man called Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, now Turkey. Saint Nicholas was known for his charity and wisdom. Legends tell of him coming from a wealthy family and … Continued
Creative Genealogy: DIY Family Tree Shadow Box
This is an easy but fun way to present a family tree, family history or life journey to a loved one. I made one of these for my grandmother several years ago.
Christmas is a Great Time for Family Memories
With Christmas approaching it is a reminder that this is a great time to make family memories. We’ve all heard the quote by Maya Angelou, “I’ve leaned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, … Continued
Traditions of Christmas: Gifts
Gifts were originally given to Christ by the wise men. Frankincense is the symbol of worship, Myrrh, was used for burial ceremonies, but was very rare and costly. The gift of Gold meant the gift was very important and the … Continued
Creative Genealogy: DIY Family History Mugs
Today it is easy to upload pictures and order picture mugs through a number of sites but this is a cute way to do it yourself.
Never Know Where You Will Meet Other Genealogists
Recently I was copying pictures for a client and a woman joined me at the photo booth where I was working. I gave her a few tips on the photo booth and we struck up a conversation. Ended up, we … Continued
Traditions of Christmas: The Christmas Stocking
There are many legends and miracles attributed to Saint Nicholas but the ones that give him his gift-giving role involves his love of children. He was very shy, and wanted to give money to poor people without them knowing about … Continued
Creative Genealogy: Photo Coasters
Photo Coasters are a fun idea to make whether with the children or as a Christmas present.
The Conversation Starter
Recently, I was in the grocery store and noticed the name badge on the cashier. This name was extremely long {about as long as our alphabet} and unique. I had never seen or heard the name before. “How do you … Continued