Story by: Andrea Kaneko and Pam Clifton Trains and Christmas go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows. As the rail lines of the 19th century expanded, more families were able to visit loved ones during the holidays, and trains became a symbol of Christmas reunions and celebrations. Toy trains became a popular gift too. Who …
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Come out and see Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary in a brand new way! Not only will you get to see what our tigers are doing after dark, but the sanctuary grounds will be lit up by hundreds of holiday lights! Learn about our tigers, enjoy some hot chocolate, decorate sugar cookies, and create some crafts! …
Not sure what to buy for Christmas gifts this year? Check out three gift options made by Missouri artists. Three Trees Workshop After moving back to the United States in 2014 from participating in environmental and community work in Mombasa, Kenya, Nathan Epp and his wife, Cynthia, began their woodworking business. With their first child …
Marco … Santa! Dive into the third annual Swimming with Santa event at Heckart Community Center (HCC) in Sedalia from 6 to 7 PM on December 6. The event, hosted by the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department, will feature Santa and Mrs. Clause swimming in red and white swimsuits in an indoor pool. Children can …
A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man. This Charles Dickens classic is presented by our …
Starting in January, Adrienne Mennemeyer, owner of the Olive Tree Marketplace Christmas Pop-Up Shop, begins scouting for the Christmas season. Traveling with her daughter Karli, Adrienne visits product distributors in Texas, Nevada, and Georgia, handpicking unique products for the shop with the aim of curating the perfect Christmas collection for her customers back in Lake …
8X8X8 / CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS® 50th ANNIVERSARY-THE EXHIBITION AT FOUNDRY ART CENTRE November 1 – December 22, 2024 The Foundry Art Centre is excited to unveil its final exhibitions of the year: 8x8x8 and Christmas Traditions® 50th Anniversary – The Exhibition. 8x8x8 returns for its fourth year, offering artists a unique challenge: What can they create …
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”156927″] Our Missouri Life Ambassadors recruited talented home bakers from around the state who generously shared their favorite Christmas cookie recipes. You’ll find more delicious cookie recipes in the November/December 2022 issue of Missouri Life. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text border_color=”color-632047″ border_style=”solid” uncode_shortcode_id=”152247″ border_color_type=”uncode-palette”] Download and print our Great Statewide Cookie Exchange Recipe Book that includes all the recipes from …