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
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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
NORAD offers eyes, ears for Santa trackers
December 18, 2020
Many people don’t know this, but NORAD actually has a dual purpose. “The North American Aerospace Defense Command is a United States and Canada binational organization charged with the mission
Christmas Stories
December 11, 2020
By Laurisa White Reyes Signal Contributing Writer The best job I ever had was during my first year of college when I worked for a little shop in Montrose called
After turkey, it’s time for Christmas trees
November 29, 2020
As the weather in the Santa Clarita Valley begins to cool, it’s finally time to get into the holiday spirit. It’s become a tradition for many to start decorating for
Thanksgiving flair for the table … fun for the family
November 20, 2020
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
Forgoing the traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day
November 20, 2020
Low in fat, high in protein and an inexpensive source of iron, zinc, potassium and B vitamins, turkey makes a Turkey also tends to be the star of the show
Dine-in and to-go Turkey Day options in SCV
November 15, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic still at the forefront of everyone’s minds, it’s guaranteed that Thanksgiving will look a bit different this year. This year, as public health officials urge people
How not to fowl up when buying a turkey
November 13, 2020
By Beau Harper Signal Staff Writer Whether purchasing a fresh or frozen turkey, consumers can be confident they are buying a quality product. The decision of which to purchase is
A few SCV veterans share their calls to service ahead of Veterans Day
November 8, 2020
Each year, Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country, thanking them for their sacrifices. For most Americans, it’s a day to thank their family and friends
Stay secure for the holiday shopping season
November 8, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic still at the forefront of everyone’s minds, it’s guaranteed that Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping will look a bit different this year. Each year, it feels
SCV families share their plans for Halloween traditions
October 25, 2020
With much of the world still in the midst of a pandemic, and the fate of trick-or-treating unknown, some Santa Clarita Valley residents, who have traditionally gone all out for
Affordable, family-friendly fall events in the SCV
October 21, 2020
This year has meant all sorts of canceled plans and modified traditions, but residents can enjoy the perks of the fall season with a variety of family-friendly events that won’t
For your Labor Day BBQ
September 4, 2020
Labor Day 2020 is finally here. It may not be what you had envisioned, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t great recipes for making delicious foods for the family. For
Honoring Memorial Day while in quarantine
May 24, 2020
As the weeks turn into months with the stay-at-home quarantine restrictions, weekends seemingly have become just a blur of days, for some. With Memorial Day weekend upon us, for example,
Memorial Day traces back to the Civil War
May 23, 2020
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic — established Decoration Day
Make your own Mother’s Day memories this year
May 3, 2020
Amid the current coronavirus pandemic, any celebration, from our birthdays to our anniversaries, feels a bit strange, and Mother’s Day is no exception. While the “Safer at Home” directive may
Mother’s Day ideas for moms from all walks of life
May 2, 2020
Mother’s Day is a celebration of women who devote so much of their effort and energy to their families. Celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day lets her know all of her