Archives for January 2015

For as long as I can remember, my Mom would force beg make encourage us to eat cabbage on January 1st.  This is a tradition that existed even prior to her from what I have been told.  Regardless, without eating cabbage, you would have zippy money throughout the year. And as funny as it sounds, ALL of my children and other family members still go to Mom's on New Years Day … [Read more...]

Over the next several days I will be sharing some Crockett traditions.  Some are old and some are new but all are worth sharing =)Today's is actually new -MexicoMexicans celebrate by eating 12 grapes, one for each of the 12 clock chimes at midnight, making a wish with each one. The grapes also represent the 12 months of the new year, and each wish is to ensure a lucky month. However, a sour … [Read more...]

No party dress.No party hats.No noise makers.Not even in another state.Comfy clothes.A warm fire.Two recliners.That's what our New Year's Eve consisted of and it was perfect!But we did go out for dinner =)....... reservations for 9:00 p.m.At this quaint little restaurant -A candlelight table for two -Lots of local Virginia wines to choose from -A basket of bread -Crab Cake with asparagus and crab … [Read more...]