Appalachian christmas

Appalachian traditions have evolved over the years, but many of the traditions are the same in some ways.

Easy-to-follow Black Bun recipe to make The Broons' favourite Hogmanay fruit cake wrapped in pastry.

Christmas Trees were much like this one Modern celebrations of the Christmas holiday were late in making their way to those living in the Appalachian Mountains. Many ancient observances from “the old country” were still practiced here in these mountains as late as World War I, and in some pockets probably later. For instance, have you and your friends gone out “serenadin’”? Contrary to what you might think, it has very little to do with carolling. What about building a huge bonfire on a…

It’s the perfect time of year to look at the hills! We’re talking about the hills of Appalchia, where some of this year’s best foods originated. Whether you like your holiday seas…

Christmas is a magical time not only in Appalachia but throughout the world. There are more traditions associated with this holiday than any other. With Appalachia being rich in superstitions and folklore, I thought it would fun to find a few centered around Christmas to share with you. Eating an apple on Christmas Eve will bring you good luck during the next year. Ghosts will never appear to their family on Christmas Day. Listen closely to a bee hive on Christmas Eve and you will hear bees…

Natural Christmas ornaments are pretty, easy to make and almost free! So get outside and collect materials for these nature-inspired Christmas decorations.

What foods do you associate with Christmas? For some in East Tennessee, it is the dried apple stack cake, a labor-intensive confection with ingredients that are simple and inexpensive. According to Fred Sauceman, Senior Writer and Associate Professor of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University, most of the ingredients with the exception of flour could be found on the farm. Spices were difficult to get in some areas of Appalachia during hard economic times, so there are no…

Learn how to have an Old-Fashioned Christmas with this list of tips, tricks, ideas and recipes for celebrating like the old days!

Embrace the warmth and charm of a country Christmas with these 50 farmhouse-inspired holiday decor ideas. From rustic wreaths to cozy plaid accents, these decorations blend traditional elements with modern simplicity to create a festive