By Sue MurphyThe Hallmark Channel has been airing Christmas movies nonstop since Oct 27. This probably was a little confusing for the trick-or-treaters, but who am I to judge? To fill so many air hours, the station managers had to round up a sleigh-full of movies – “The Mistletoe This,” “The Magical That,” “The Magical Mistletoe Something or Another.” The titles … [Read more...]
Jingle All the Way
By Sue Murphy I heard a toddler singing “Jingle Bells” in the aisle at the grocery store last week, an unmistakable signal that the Christmas season is upon us. With all my plotting and planning for Christmas, I hadn’t even turned on the radio, but, since the bells had officially been jingled, I hurried home and broke out my Christmas CD stash. My daughter rolls her eyes … [Read more...]
Fairhope Festivities
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThe streets of downtown Fairhope are lined with trees draped in twinkling, white lights year-round. But during the holidays, the small town takes on an even more enchantment with the lighting of the town Christmas tree, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus and, believe it or not, snow.While this artsy town on Mobile Bay is better known for … [Read more...]