Christmas... in the News: Spreading Holiday Joy, Holiday Travel & White or Green Christmas

 

Welcome to this edition of Christmas... in the news. This is a review of Christmas articles and news over the last week.

How about a bit of Christmas... in the news a day later than usual? We took a trip to New York City yesterday to visit places we haven't seen since before the pandemic. We also took in the refreshed Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes. It is always an amazing show, but they have made some changes as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. We had a blast! 

Here is this week's news:

The Post-Independent, based in Colorado, recently reported on how Bryan Larson, a former diplomat, now spends his time spreading holiday joy to children across the Roaring Fork Valley. What a great thing to do! You can read more here.

Yahoo!News shared this article about AAA's recommendation for the best days to hit the road this holiday season, considering a projected record number of people will be traveling. I am grateful that we only have to go about 75 minutes away on Christmas Eve and will be staying home on Christmas Day. For those who will travel, check out AAA's recommendations here. 

ABC News answers what some want to know this time of year: Will there be a white Christmas? Here in the Northeast, we are anticipating a bit of the white stuff. Sounds like there will be record-breaking heat in Texas. How about your area? Check out the article here.

Thanks for sticking with Christmas Year Round in 2025. In a few weeks, the options for Christmas... in the news will thin out. I'm thinking of what 2026 might bring in the months ahead. I'm always open to suggestions. Let me know what you would like to see here. 

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas! 

Three Things to do in June to Prepare for Next Christmas

Here we are in the middle of June. The months are quickly passing, and before we know it, Christmas will be here. How are you doing with your holiday preparations? Have these monthly lists been helpful? What months did you find to be the easiest?

Below are the tasks in June that will help make the holidays less stressful. 

Decide on DIY gifts

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This is not something I do much of these days, but for those artisans out there, it's time to start thinking about what you're making. Back in January, you would have inventoried and organized your craft supplies, so by next month, you will be in a good place to purchase supplies. 

Consider and/or Make Travel Arrangements

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Some flexibility is needed for travel plans because you might not even know where you are going yet. But if you know visiting family is on your list, you can finalize those travel arrangements now. Whether you are flying, driving, or taking the train, you can put together your plans and sometimes order tickets. 

We've never gone away for the holidays, but I truly would love to spend Christmas on the Outer Banks of North Carolina one year. What would your dream Christmas getaway be? 

Browse Father's Day Sales and Online Gift Lists for Ideas

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I was at the mall today browsing for a Father's Day gift for my other half. This is the first year none of the kids will be home for Father's Day, so I am hoping to make it special for the two of us. They had so many amazing sales that I knew I could grab one or two things for Christmas as well. Several online sites compile Father's Day gift lists, like this one from Good Housekeeping, that might spark some holiday gift ideas as well. 

With these tips, you can make the rest of your holiday planning easier.