During World War I, on and around Christmas Day 1914, the sounds of rifles firing and shells exploding faded in a number of places along the Western Front in favor of holiday celebrations in the trenches and gestures of goodwill between enemies. Starting on Christmas Eve, many German and British troops sang Christmas carols to … Read more
Step 1 – Send Invitations Send invitations at least three to four week’s notice to prepare. Consider a cookie exchange brunch on Sunday or a swap scheduled during the week which might result in a better turnout. Send invitations to no more than 10-15 people. Along with the invitation,Every Guest Should be asked to… RSVP … Read more
Here we come a-Wassailing. But what does this even mean? An ancient English custom, part of the feasts and revelry of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, which have been revived in Colonial Williamsburg. The master of the English household drank to the health of those present with a bowl of spiced ale, and … Read more
BIKE MORE. Drive less. EDUCATE. When you further your own education, you can help others understand the importance and value of our natural resources. Volunteer! Volunteer for cleanups in your community. You can get involved in protecting your watershed too! Reduce. REUSE. Recycle. Cut down on what you throw away. Follow the three “R’s” to … Read more
How to Forgive Someone Who Has Wronged You Forgiveness can be challenging, especially when the offending party offers either an insincere apology or nothing at all. However, it’s often the healthiest path forward. A prominent model, put forth by psychologist Robert Enright, delineates four steps of forgiveness. The first is to uncover your anger by … Read more
Perhaps during the winter you’ve thought of some projects that could be done around your house. Spring is the perfect time to get started because we’re a bit rested up and warm weather arrives! So here are some ideas. It’s not an exhaustive list, nor a mandatory one! Outside Maintenance & Cleaning Clean and repair … Read more
We Salute and Honor Nurses, both Military and Civilian. Brief History of Nursing For centuries, most nursing of the sick had taken place at home and had been the responsibility of families, friends, and respected community members with reputations as effective healers. During epidemics, such as cholera, typhus, and smallpox, men took on active nursing … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to impact our way of living. Our daily activities look different now as we continue to practice social distancing and limit activities in order to limit exposure and prevent spread of the coronavirus. We are living in an environment of extreme uncertainty and there is not a clearly identifiable end. … Read more
At a time when indoor activities in close proximity to others is frowned upon, and social distancing is highly encouraged, outdoor recreation is at a premium. With this in mind, there is no time like the present to discover the Crawford Park District and everything it has to offer. The Crawford Park District’s mission is … Read more
THE BEST THING ABOUT Play……It can fuel your creativity, emotional wellbeing and ability to problem solve while positively impacting your health. Benefits of outdoor Play – Adults Playing with your family, friends, co-workers or pets is a sure (and fun) way to fuel your imagination, creativity, problem-solving abilities, and emotional well-being. It’s never too late … Read more