The Herald-Dispatch Holiday Traditions RSS 2012-02-10T12:15:41-05:00 urn:uuid:a0b46ec6-5b12-4e1d-a06a-cde1dc5ad91d Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported), except where noted. Seasonal fun arrives in Tri-State The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/ss_holidaytraditions/2010+1125_holidaycover 2010-11-21T17:49:26-05:00 <p> HUNTINGTON -- A cup of hot chocolate and a walk through Ashland&#39;s Winter Wonderland of Lights.</p> Gallery: Gift idea -- Herald-Dispatch photos of the Tri-State The Herald-Dispatch urn:uuid:4377d489-b37c-42e2-be40-b9de6ba48f01 2011-08-08T12:03:00-04:00 <p> Are you wracking your brain for gifts for that hard-to-buy-for person?</p> Clyde Beal: Everyday miracles bless now, throughout year The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/ss_holidaytraditions/2010+1125_holiday+column 2010-11-21T17:41:52-05:00 <p>For most, the season of Christmas is filled with the beauty of pageantry and traditional lore. It does, however, accentuate many areas in life that are less than perfect. I'm reminded of a story that's quite appropriate, not only for the season of Christmas, but the ordinary days of our lives throughout the year that can use a small miracle. </p> Add a personal, creative touch when wrapping gifts this season SUSAN ZEVON http://www.herald-dispatch.com/ss_holidaytraditions/2010+1125_giftwrapping 2010-11-21T17:41:51-05:00 <p>A gift-giver's thoughtfulness is as apparent in how a gift is wrapped as in what's inside. </p> Holiday calendar The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/ss_holidaytraditions/2010+1125_holiday+cal 2010-11-21T17:51:33-05:00 <p> The Tri-State boasts a full schedule of seasonal merriment.</p> Five tips to help you simplify the season The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/ss_holidaytraditions/2010+1125_holiday+simplify 2010-11-21T17:53:05-05:00 <p> Food Network celebrity chef, Claire Robinson, knows what it takes to make a great holiday meal, with just five ingredients or less. &quot;When it comes to the holidays, no one wants to spend hours preparing meals when they can be with friends and family,&quot; says Robinson. &quot;I think simple and delicious dishes are the best.&quot;</p> Creating a custom, memorable holiday card can be simple The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/ss_holidaytraditions/2010+1125_holiday+cards 2010-11-21T17:52:39-05:00 <p> Even with the popularity of using e-mail, social media and texting to communicate with friends and family, holiday cards continue to be a time-honored tradition. In fact, according to a survey from holiday cards and thank you cards retailer Cardstore.com, 43 percent of Americans prefer a greeting card from a loved one instead of $10, and 63 percent think sending a special occasion greeting through a social network is inappropriate.</p>