Tag: Santa

Where to Santa in Chattanooga

Where To See Santa In Chattanooga

Santa Claus is coming to town! He's making a list, checking it twice, and making it easy on parents by hitting up several locations...

Dear Santa: A Letter From A Grown-Up

Dear Santa, I know I don't write to you anymore. You see, I'm a grown-up now. A mom with a full-time job and a house...
Santa Claus Isn’t Coming To Town: Our Journey To A Santa-Less Christmas

Santa Claus Isn’t Coming To Town: Our Journey To A Santa-Less...

Early last November, we were taking our usual drive to the Tennessee Riverpark to take a walk, when my husband said, “I need to...
I Didn't Grow Up with Santa

I Didn’t Grow Up With Santa And I Don’t Feel Deprived

I grew up in a no Santa and Easter Bunny household, and you know what? I don't feel as if our holidays were any...

The Jig Is Up

Christmas is right around the corner, and my family is ready. This is such a magical season. Celebrating Jesus’ birth, Christmas trees, lights, parties,...
Breaking Up with Santa Claus

Breaking Up With Santa Claus

Unpopular opinion: I don’t really like Santa. Well, at least not the celebration of Santa during December. I told my Mom that we wouldn’t be...
Christmas Memories Your Kids Will Miss (and the Ones They Won't)

Christmas Memories Your Kids Will Miss (and the Ones They Won’t)

What my teens remember fondly and what they hated about those early years at Christmas surprised me. I’ve learned a few things, made some mistakes and discovered what seems to be most important to my children. What I thought would make their Christmas magical and perfect was different than what I imagined. So the following list is made with love and respectfully offered to help the rookies and parents with small children give themselves a little bit of breathing room this holiday season.