He met her up in Delaware in 1937
She was wearing red lipstick to match her pretty dress
December 24th at a quarter till eleven is when he finally gained the courage to ask her to dance

It was the night before Christmas, it was love at first sight
The carolers sang as they danced through the night
She was a small town girl, he was a traveling guy
He never caught her name before they said their goodbyes

A couple years later he was out on the road
Having Christmas dinner in a diner alone
When he saw a young waitress with a gleam in her eye
Her favorite day of the year she showed her spirits were high
She said sir can you shed a little holiday cheer
A simple Christmas story was all she wanted to hear
He looked prepared with a smile as he started to sa...

Read More December 31, 2016, Posted in General Discussion

We at the Cook house wish a very happy & prosperous Merry Christmas 2016 to you, your family, friends & loved ones. May the melody and spirit of the holidays fill your home with love and peace & your heart with good will and cheer!

Read More December 25, 2016, Posted in General Discussion

Clement Clarke Moore (1779 – 1863) wrote the poem Twas the night before Christmas also called “A Visit from St. Nicholas” in 1822. It is now the tradition in many American families to read the poem every Christmas Eve.

The poem ‘Twas the night before Christmas’ has redefined our image of Christmas and Santa Claus. Prior to the creation of the story of ‘Twas the night before Christmas’ St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, had never been associated with a sleigh or reindeers!

Clement Moore, the author of the poem Twas the night before Christmas, was a reticent man and it is believed that a family friend, Miss H. Butler, sent a copy of the poem to the New York Sentinel who published the poem...

Read More December 24, 2016, Posted in General Discussion

The Muppet Christmas Carol in Sacramento

Read More December 14, 2016, Posted in General Discussion

Magical Christmas Train – Sacramento River Train

Family/Child
Every child gets a special visit with Santa on this magical journey. Sit back and relax in newly remodeled cars and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate while Santa and friends entertain the young ones. Tickets include the 90-minute train ride, cookies and hot chocolate in a souvenir mug, and a special visit from the big man himself.
Event Info: (800) 866-1690
Sacramento River Train
West Sacramento, CA
Mon 12/12/16 – Fri 12/23/16 at 11am till 12:30pm, 2pm till 3:30pm
Ages: All ages
Price: $44; $34 children
Event Website »

Read More December 12, 2016, Posted in General Discussion

Outdoor Ice Skating in Historic Folsom

Ice Skating
Folsom Ice Rink opens for the season Nov. 4, but the opening celebration will take place Nov. 11. Wearing red, white and blue in honor of Veterans Day is encouraged. There will be six 90-minute skating sessions daily.
Event Info: (916) 985-4181
Folsom Ice Rink
Sutter St. Folsom, CA 95630
Mon 12/12/16 – Mon 1/16/17 at 10am-9:30pm
Ages: All ages
Price: $12; $10 seniors 62 and older and children 8 and under; skates $3
Event Website »

Read More December 12, 2016, Posted in General Discussion

For the Family, Holiday, Ice Skating
The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is open for its 25th season of public skating in St. Rose of Lima Park, at the doorstep of the new Golden 1 Center. The rink is also available for group reservations, and there are skating lessons available for both for kids and adults.
Event Info: (916) 442-8575
St. Rose of Lima Park
705 K St. Sacramento, CA 95814
Mon 12/12/16 – Mon 1/16/17 at 10am-10pm
Ages: All Ages
Price: $12; $6 children under 6; $4 lockers, gloves & socks
Event Website »

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The annual RCA Santa Parade and Toy Drive will be Monday and Tuesday, December 5 & 6, and all families are invited to come out and enjoy this fun community tradition. Along with Santa, we will be conducting our annual toy drive to help local needy kids have a merrier Christmas season. You can bring new unwrapped toys to the parade and put them in one of the collection trucks either night, or bring them to Rosemont Community Park on Tuesday evening. We will also be collecting toys Tuesday at 3449 South Port Dr.

Santa will be on the south side of Kiefer on Monday, and the north side on Tuesday, with the parade beginning at 6:00pm each evening. The actual parade routes are shown on the maps below...

Read More December 2, 2016, Posted in General Discussion

Is there more than one way to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season? Oh, yeah, baby. Sacramento and the different corners of the north state offer so much variety and opportunity to enjoy the season in all of its forms. Here are many of the events and activities that await holiday revelers.

Read More December 1, 2016, Posted in General Discussion