Make Family Birthdays Fun Again
October 16, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Now that social gatherings have returned to family calendars there are many opportunities to make family birthday celebrations fun and unique in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Michele Makes Easter Brunch
April 10, 2022
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer I love Easter brunch. It’s a great time to exercise a variety of baking and cooking skill while creating a bountiful and special
The Celebration of Freedom and Hope
April 10, 2022
By Rabbi Mark Blazer Signal Contributing Writer Spring is in the air, and the celebration of Passover (Pesach), which begins the evening of April 15, celebrates the Exodus of the
Traditional Irish Favorites
March 13, 2022
We get it, Ireland — Guinness and potatoes right? Well, not quite. The Irish do love a good helping of potatoes added to any dish, but traditional Irish food is
Super Bowl Recipes to Help Make the Game Great
February 13, 2022
By Bridget Lowel Signal Contributing Writer The Super Bowl is here, and if you’re anything like us, you haven’t done much of anything to prepare a menu. But food is
Lighting up Santa Clarita: Where to find the best lights in the SCV
December 12, 2021
By Caleb Lunetta Signal Senior Staff Writer They’re athletes, professionals and/or employees for 11 months a year, but for that single solitary annual bookend — the month of December —
SCV leaders share Thanksgiving memories
November 20, 2021
As the weather in the Santa Clarita Valley begins to cool, even if only slightly, and Thanksgiving fast approaches, it’s time to get in the holiday spirit. Every year, the
Ten Thanksgiving fun facts
November 20, 2021
1. The First Thanksgiving Took Place in 1621 Although there are several accounts as to where the first Thanksgiving celebration took place, the most well-known version describes the inaugural Thanksgiving
The history of America’s Independence Day
July 4, 2021
Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival
Sometimes moms need a ‘time-out’
May 9, 2021
Are you still looking for a way to spice up Mother’s Day? How about a time-out? “What?” you say. Time-outs may be torturous for young children eager to get up
Thinking about Mom for Mother’s Day
May 2, 2021
After a pandemic-induced, stress-filled year, mom deserves something special, and Mother’s Day is fast-approaching. There are a number of local businesses here in the Santa Clarita Valley that can provide
Celebrate Mom With an Afternoon Tea
May 2, 2021
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Treat your mother to an exceptional Mother’s Day, by hand crafting a special occasion afternoon tea in her honor. Avoid the temptation to
Easter Traditions & Symbols
April 2, 2021
Easter is the most important day of the year on the Christian calendar. A celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter commemorates the very core of the Christian faith.
Outdoor activities coming back in time for summer
April 2, 2021
There’s plenty to do now that you’ve been out of practice for a year in terms of finding spring activities for you and your family. Even if you’re still dealing
Easter Dip Goodness
March 26, 2021
Start by combining a 16-ounce package of frozen spinach, cream cheese and garlic in a skillet. Once heated, add mayonnaise, salt, onion powder, chili powder and Italian seasoning. Add in
Eight tips for dyeing Easter eggs
March 26, 2021
Coloring eggs is a beloved Easter tradition. Eggs long have been symbols of fertility and rebirth, making them fitting icons for spring. One story links eggs to Easter as well.
Easter decorating fun for the table
March 26, 2021
By Pauline Mason Signal Staff Writer Looking for cute or elegant, but very easy and inexpensive ideas for your Easter table? Here are dozens of ideas for great flowers, centerpieces
Passover is a Jewish celebration of freedom
March 19, 2021
Passover is a Jewish celebration that begins this year at sundown on March 27 and ends on April 4. Passover typically occurs around the same time as Christian Easter. In
Unique ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve during the pandemic
December 25, 2020
New Year’s Eve is a highly anticipated day on many people’s calendars. Social schedules tend to be busy during the holiday season, and that typically culminates on December 31, when
The origins of Baby New Year
December 25, 2020
Excitement for a new year abounds on January 1. Baby New Year is one of the more recognizable symbols of the New Year’s holiday, particularly in print advertisements and television