HOLIDAYS IN THE SOUTH

Celebrations, Traditions, Events Surrounding Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas & New Year’s

Event supports programs for children and women. Full story »

Thursday, of course, is the official day for giving thanks. Between spoonfuls of sweet potatoes and replays of thwarted touchdowns, many Americans will take a moment to express appreciation for blessings received. They will do so in keeping with a tradition that dates back centuries, though Congress didn’t make it an official national holiday until 1941. It’s a lovely... Full story »

Visit the Huntsville Museum of Art, Sci-Quest, Burritt on the Mountain and Santa's Village and you could win $1,000.  Full story »

"Being on stage and connecting with an audience is really what it's all about." Full story »

Here's a way to put the 'thanks' back into Thanksgiving one bite at a time. Full story »

Prices drop for turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, according to Alabama Farmers Federation Full story »

Alabama women remember their first time cooking for their families. Full story »

   Everything is ready: The final plans have been made, and the guests have been notified to show up wearing their best gravy-colored clothes.  The turkey is in the fridge, ready to go into the oven; the side dishes have been decided upon; and the rolls are on order. All that’s left is for everybody to show up and... Full story »

            By SALLYE IRVINE           Special to the Press-Register    Pumpkins, squash and gourds are all classic symbols of the season.  From late September through Thanksgiving, they crop up everywhere — piled on porches, atop tables and overflowing the aisles in the grocery store.  Some serve simply as festive fall décor. Many, however, are quite edible, very nutritious... Full story »

   Football coaches and fans of the game with the funny-shaped ball talk a lot about the need for having a game plan.  They like to prattle on about putting together a plan of attack before the game and then sticking to it. The idea is that if you talk enough about what you want to do at least... Full story »

   In our discussion thus far of the turkey and its role at the Thanksgiving Day meal, we have pretty much covered all the bases.  We’ve talked about baking, smoking, grilling, frying, brining and today we offer some tips on how to cut up the bird so that even your fussiest uncle can tell a wing from a leg.... Full story »

Club Sun Tanning Salons hold Tans for Cans food drive Nov. 19-25 Full story »

The Community Thanksigiving Service, jointly hosted by the Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship and the Southeast Cluster of Clergy, will be Nov. 22, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., at Faith Presbyterian Church, corner of Airport and Whitesburg. Full story »

 If you seek admittance to the Lower Alabama Turkey-Fryer Legion of Honor, you first must learn the secret handshake.  Among the growing legion of folks who prefer their Thanksgiving turkeys deep-fried, that handshake is very simple and direct. It goes like this: 3 minutes a pound, 340 degrees.  Learn it so you can say it in your sleep; the... Full story »