Road to Revolution: Santa Anna’s Army Approaches
Mexico’s dictator and general, Santa Anna, was furious! Most of the citizens of Mexico...
Merry Christmas!
In honor of Christmas, there will be no blog until the New Year. We...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Foods for Christmas Eve
Many Texas families enjoy special foods on Christmas Eve–foods that reflect their heritage or...
Texas Christmas Traditions – International Treats
Texas celebrates a unique blend of cultures which often show up in Christmas baking....
Texas Christmas Traditions – Poinsettias
The poinsettia plant is native to southern Mexico where the equatorial light provides the...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Las Posadas
Las Posadas is Spanish for “the lodgings” or “the accommodations.” At Christmas time, Las Posadas...
The Red Rovers Came Over
On December 12, 1835 a group of 70 military volunteers calling themselves the Red...
Texas Christmas Tradition – Luminarias
Christmas has always been a celebration of Light that vanquishes Darkness. Now we decorate our...
Texas Christmas Traditions – Christmas Markets
The Christmas season has begun! One of my favorite Texas Christmas traditions is actually...
Road to Revolution – The Siege of Bexar
In the midst of our celebration of Texas Christmas Traditions, it provides an instructional...