Articles by Erin Carlyle

There are so many things that are magical about Christmastime, and one of the smaller ones (literally) is the Christmas village. You know, those miniature houses that people set out on their mantels and coffee tables, along with miniature trees, fake …

Do you celebrate the Day of the Dead with shimmering altars honoring beloved family members and pets who have passed away? In Mexico and many areas in the U.S. and elsewhere, families and friends mark the occasion by decorating their homes with colorf…