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New Year’s resolutions!
on December 26, 2021
Planning on cutting back on the unhealthy things as part of your New Year’s resolutions But that doesn’t always mean just junk food
YULE LOG
on December 19, 2021
The custom of burning the Yule Log goes back to medieval times. It was originally a Nordic tradition. Yule is the name of the old Winter Solstice festivals in Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe, such as Germany. The Yule Log was originally an entire tree. It was carefully chosen and brought into the house with great ceremony. The largest end of the log would be placed into the fire hearth while the rest […]
CAROLS
on December 12, 2021
Carols were first sung in Europe thousands of years ago. These were not Christmas Carols we know today. They were pagan songs. They sang at the Winter Solstice celebrations as people danced round stone circles. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, usually taking place around 22nd December. The word Carol actually means dance or a song of praise and joy! Carols used to be written during all four seasons, but only […]
BELLS and CHRISTMAS
on December 6, 2021
Bells and Christmas, especially Church Bells, have traditionally been associated with Christmas for a long time. In the Anglican and Catholic churches, the church day starts at sunset, so any service after that is the first service of the day. So a service on Christmas Eve after sunset is traditionally the first service of Christmas day! In churches that have a Bell or Bells, They are often rung to signal the start of this service. […]
HOLIDAYS ON A BOAT
on November 28, 2021
When spending holidays on a boat, there is no such thing as boredom. I don’t care if you just dangle your legs off the boat
THANKSGIVING IN AMERICA
on November 22, 2021
Thanksgiving in America is the most celebrated at home holiday. It is traditionally spent with family and friends. Â That is one the thing which makes Thanksgiving such a meaningful day and full of traditions with those closest to us. According to historians, the pilgrims never observed an annual Thanksgiving feast in autumn. In the year 1621, they did celebrate a feast near Plymouth, Massachusetts, following their first harvest. This is the feast most people refer […]
HOLIDAYS ON THE BOAT
on November 13, 2021
Remember, being on a boat is special for you, imagine how your relatives and guests feel. The boat itself is an experience for most guests.
VETERAN’S DAY
on November 6, 2021
Veteran’s Day is to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars. Veterans Day is for remembering living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half-mast. A period of silence lasting two minutes is often held at 11am. Many schools are closed on Veterans Day. Some schools do not close, but mark the occasion in other ways. […]
YOUR DOG ONBOARD
on October 31, 2021
If you plan on bringing your dog onboard the boat with you, a little pre-planning can make the experience more enjoyable for both the dog and you. What should I do before I bring my dog on board? First, get a checkup. Make sure your dog’s vaccinations are up to date, carry a signed vaccination certificate and a health certificate. Have a stool test performed to check for worms, and make sure the dog is […]
Making The Most Of A Boat Show
on October 25, 2021
the reality is they want to sell boats, so they’ll hold that price for serious buyers