The instantly recognizable “Jingle Bells” has become a wildly popular Christmas carol despite not mentioning Christmas or any other holiday. Written by New England native James Lord Pierpont, Jingle Bells is commemorated with plaques in two different cities, each of which claims to be the place where Pierpont wrote the song in the 1850s. One plaque is in Medford, Massachusetts, where Pierpont

“Silver Bells” City sidewalks, Busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style, In the air there’s a Feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, People passing, Meeting smile after smile, And on every street corner you’ll hear. (Chorus) Silver bells, silver bells, It’s Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas day. Strings of street lights, Even stop

Baking during the holiday season is a tradition in many households across the globe. Family baking sessions provide a perfect holiday season bonding activity, and the payoff is both cherished family time and delicious, indulgent foods once the items are ready to eat. Holiday hosts know they’ll need to feed their guests over the course of their stay, and that includes snacks. This holiday season,