The Red Rovers Came Over
On December 12, 1835 a group of 70 military volunteers calling themselves the Red...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Poinsettias
The poinsettia plant is native to southern Mexico where the equatorial light provides the...
Merry Christmas!
In honor of Christmas, there will be no blog until the New Year. We...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Foods for Christmas Eve
Many Texas families enjoy special foods on Christmas Eve–foods that reflect their heritage or...
Texas Christmas Traditions – International Treats
Texas celebrates a unique blend of cultures which often show up in Christmas baking....
Texas Christmas Traditions – Las Posadas
Las Posadas is Spanish for “the lodgings” or “the accommodations.” At Christmas time, Las Posadas...
Texas Christmas Tradition – Luminarias
Christmas has always been a celebration of Light that vanquishes Darkness. Now we decorate our...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Christmas Markets
The Christmas season has begun! One of my favorite Texas Christmas traditions is actually...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Nativities
I’m sure living nativity displays aren’t unique to Texas, they are uniquely appropriate to...
The Siege of Béxar…and a FREE RESOURCE!
We think of 1836 as the year when Texas won its independence from the...