We want to know the circumstances of your best Christmas. Was it as a child when Santa brought that gift you were longing for or when you made it home from a tough year in college or traveled a long way to a family gathering? Maybe it was the worst of times in the military, but you made the best of it with your pals. ...more

December 11, 2009

More than 200 children and visitors participated in a Thanksgiving weekend tradition by stopping by the Sun City Center Model Railroad Club during their annual holiday open house. ...more

December 9, 2009

Members of Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon will share treasured holiday traditions with friends and neighbors of all faiths during their annual celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights. ...more

December 3, 2008

Three families are busy dusting the mantels, decking the halls and preparing to welcome a flurry of holiday visitors into their homes. ...more

December 1, 2008

Three local families are busy dusting the mantels, decking the halls and preparing to welcome a gaggle of holiday guests. ...more

November 19, 2008

Unlike pumpkin pie, which is best served with a dollop of whipped cream, or a haunted house that can always be capped off with one more scary gimmick, some holiday traditions just can't be topped. ...more

October 15, 2008

It's beginning to look a lot like winter. When the thermometer dips below 40 degrees, I'm a happy camper. Don't get me wrong, I can get into the cooler evenings at 65. Those are nice. But it's the cold weather I miss, being in Florida. Very rarely do I get to pull out sweaters and my leather jacket...heck, it's a rarity for me to wear long sleeves. ...more

December 17, 2007

Whether it's reciting every line to "A Christmas Story," attending a special religious service or embarking on a group hunt for extravagant light displays, we want to hear about your holiday traditions. ...more

November 15, 2007