By Vivianna Shields Signal Staff Writer The holiday that welcomes gratitude, great food and family bonding, with a side of unwarranted stress, is back. Though Thanksgiving is meant to be
Hosting a major holiday event is no small effort. It requires close attention to detail from planning, cooking and cleaning to entertaining guests on the big day. Fortunately, just like
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer When I was a child, Thanksgiving was a huge production. It was always held at my grandparents’ home and included a vast array
Cooking up a successful holiday gathering calls for everyone’s favorite recipes. From the centerpiece main dish to fresh salads and appetizers, roasted sides and baked sweets, you can take seasonal
It’s time to gather around the television and watch old classics and new specials. By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Holiday television specials are one of the many joys
Hosting Thanksgiving is a large undertaking that can put some hosts under pressure. Unlike some other holidays that are less food-focused, Thanksgiving is largely about the meal. Turkey is the
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer The last two months of the year are filled with festive and fun activities in Southern California. It’s time to celebrate the season
By Michele E. Buttelman As the calendar counts down to the end of the year it’s easy to feel overwhelmed knowing the inevitable approach of the holiday “crush.” Meal planning,
By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal Halloween has descended upon the Santa Clarita Valley — and there is something for everyone, from family-friendly community events to numerous scary haunted walk-throughs. Here
Costumes and candy are synonymous with Halloween. Individuals may spend weeks or months trying to come up with the perfect costumes for their trick-or-treating excursions or Halloween parties. Many children
By Michele E. Buttelman It’s the season of ghosts, ghouls and goblins. This is the time of year to “get your scare on” and enjoy all things that go “bump
Santa Clarita residents, who are doctors and sisters, describe their pride in their Latino Heritage By Terry Kanakri For The Signal For Santa Clarita residents Herminia Amezcua and Ivy Semenez,
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Labor Day, the official end of summer and the last travel three-day weekend travel escape before end of the year festivities begin to
By Phillipa Collins For The Signal Holidaymakers in the U.S. are increasingly looking for vacations where they don’t need to worry about expensive overseas flights and travel insurance. Family vacation
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer People are now focusing on having “experiences” rather than buying “things.” This trend can be seen clearly in the travel sector as travel
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer The Fourth of July is like no other day in the United States and the Santa Clarita Valley. Parades, picnics, BBQs, family, fun
MACKENZIE FILSON We love our moms and we don’t know about you, our moms really love dessert. And when you really think about it, dessert really is the best Mother’s
By Michele E. Buttelman In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure officially establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. This year’s celebration of mothers and motherhood will
By Michele E. Buttelman Every year it seems Earth Day events become larger and more important. Once a fringe, “tree-hugger” celebration, Earth Day has become a mainstream significant day to
By Molly Meredith Signal Staff Writer The celebration of Mardi Gras has been a part of cultures for centuries. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” which falls the day
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