Traditions are the glue that hold many celebrations together. Individuals and families embrace many customs that serve as the script for commemorating year-end holidays. Some celebrants may adhere to traditions
Whether you’re a traditionalist, you like to try new flavors or you only drink it when it’s served to you in a toast, this is the time of year for
No garden is immune to disease. Even the most attentive, experienced gardeners have had to confront disease in their gardens, which can lead to significant damage and potentially kill plants.
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
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer You already know this has been the most unusual year in the 125-year history of commercial movies, and you already know about the delayed
By Bill Miranda Santa Clarita Mayor It is my honor to serve as Mayor of Santa Clarita as we head into the New Year. I believe I can speak for
During a holiday season that may not quite feel the same for many families, you can add a magic touch to at-home festivities with activities and treats that get everyone
By Donna Erickson Signal Contributing Writer Whether we’re children or adults, we all like to feel useful and part of the holiday festivities. Now’s the time to enlist the kids
It can be challenging to communicate through masks, 6-feet of social distance, physical barriers and other factors due to COVID-19. For people with hearing loss, this is an especially challenging
By Amy Anderson Signal Contributing Writer Ah, the holiday season. Like ornaments and fir trees, yule logs and fireplaces, here’s another classic holiday pairing: Christmas movies and food. Everyone has
Creating a welcoming and relaxing space may be easier than you expect when you give natural materials a leading role in your design. Elements like natural stone, wood, fiber, metals
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer I stayed a few days with my friend Joan who had a hip replacement last month. It was a gentle reminder that illnesses, diseases
Before you can hang the stockings by the chimney with care, you have to figure out how you’re going to stuff them. Nearly every family has a different approach, but
By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer Every family has special, and varied, holiday traditions. Some families open gifts on Christmas Eve. Other families have a strict “No Gifts Opened
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Decorate with potted plants to add some last minute festivity to your home, house entry or garden. Most holiday plants can not only add
While we may not have extreme winter weather in the Santa Clarita Valley, many of us can hit snow and ice just north of here. And, we can experience slippery
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
Burning calories is often a focal point of weight loss efforts. People go to great lengths to burn more calories, but they might be surprised to learn how many they
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Hopefully, everyone had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving. Now we’re on to the last round of holidays for 2020. It is impossible to know
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
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