The Season of Celebration

Thanksgiving got the holiday season off to a great start. It was wonderful to reflect on the many blessings I have to be thankful for. Sometimes we spend too much time thinking about the things that aren't going as planned or as hoped for. That's when it's time to look up and acknowledge that as long as you live and breathe, there are always the possibilities a new day will bring.

After taking stock of priorities, the weather brought on a sudden reality. Fall is winding down and winter is roaring to life. Even though it's time to pull out the heavy coats, hats, scarves and gloves (at least in the Northeast), people are still having fun, there are still events you won't want to miss and interesting places to explore. Here's a list to consider.

November 23, 2018 - Jan 6, 2019 - Winterfest - Tulsa, Oklahoma

November 29-Dec 9, 2018

45th Annual Festival of Trees & Traditions, Hartford, Connecticut

Nov 30 - December 2, 2018 Annual Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival, Buras, Louisiana

Nov 30-December 1, 2018

Carlsbad Winter Wine Festival, Carlsbad, New Mexico

December 1, 2018 -

Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Holiday Marketplace, Norfolk, Virginia

December 1, 2018

8th Annual Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

December 1, 2018 -

Ventura Winter Wine Walk & Holiday Street Fair, Ventura, California