Tag Archives: Christmas

Gingerbread House Competition

Posted on December 30, 2022 by ralietravels

When we lived in Florida, we watched on TV the Grove Park Inn gingerbread house contest which takes place each year at the inn of the same name in Asheville, North Carolina. It brings in fantastic artists from all over … Continue reading →

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Looking back to a particularly joyous holiday.

Posted on December 25, 2020 by ralietravels

We rarely travel at Christmas, and this year COVID-19 adds another reason.  However, this is a travel blog, so here is one of our best Christmas memories.  We took a 2011 Christmas cruise in the Caribbean.  Many families were on … Continue reading →

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A gratitude attitude makes the season bright.

Posted on December 22, 2017 by ralietravels

We wish all who read RalieTravels a wonderful holiday season whether you celebrate Christmas, are of another religion or no religion at all.  We truly do wish for “peace on earth, good will toward men.” In some ways, it was … Continue reading →

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We wish you a joyous holiday season!

Posted on December 23, 2016 by ralietravels

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Happy Holidays. Wherever you are and whatever your beliefs, may you, your family and friends find some of the ever-elusive peace on earth and goodwill toward men in the new year. A year ago … Continue reading →

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Peace on earth, good will towards all.

Posted on December 24, 2015 by ralietravels

My wish for everyone of every religion this Christmas eve is peace on earth, good will towards all. Even though there are some folks out there who want to kill and die in a “holy” war, I also believe there … Continue reading →

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Christmas Travel Memories:  Part 2, Around the World

Posted on December 20, 2015 by ralietravels

This is the second trip down memory lane for Alie and I. In a 2011 post, I wrote about our custom to decorate our Christmas tree with souvenir ornaments: the ornaments bring back fond memories when we hang them on … Continue reading →

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Christmas Travel Memories:  Part 1, the United States

Posted on December 13, 2015 by ralietravels

  This post, I confess, is somewhat selfish.  It is more of a trip down memory lane for Alie and I than one of broad interest.  But perhaps you will enjoy the idea behind it, and readers from countries who … Continue reading →

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