Holidays – Joyce O’Day

My Husband and I Don’t Exchange Holiday Gifts

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Joyce O’Day, posted in Culture, Personal

Financial issues, a history of disappointing gifts, and the stress of shopping inspired my husband and I to not exchange holiday gifts.

Thanksgiving: A New Tradition

November 25, 2017August 24, 2022 by Joyce O’Day, posted in Culture, Las Vegas Life, Personal

Cherished holiday traditions should always hold a place in our hearts, but even greater joy is found in opening ourselves to new customs and practices. As a classroom teacher, Thanksgiving was the hardest holiday to host. It was mad work to get everything done in the 24 hours between 3:00 Wednesday and 3:00 Thursday, even … Continue reading Thanksgiving: A New Tradition