I’m no New Ager, but I am a little misanthropic, and I like the idea of finding the original holiday spirit in the woods and the iced-over marsh bottoms along the Chester River. Christianity assimilated those traditional swags of fresh greens of wintertime into the culture of the church, keeping the balsam and yew.Įach winter as the holidays approach, I have a little solstice tradition I’ve created for myself. To the druids, evergreens were the symbols of life everlasting. Even your trip to the cut-tree place to pick out your perfect Frasier fir or spruce is a holdover from this ancient ritual-the celebration of the winter solstice. The oldest songs of the season remember it well: “The holly and the ivy, when they are both full-grown,” “Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green,” “Deck the halls with boughs of holly.” We hang mistletoe and wreaths and decorate with swags of greenery in honor of this old tradition, without really understanding why. In this version of deep midwinter, festivity is a wary guest that you lure in with glitter and consumer goods. But there’s something a bit … close about it, something a little manufactured. I understand the appeal of this scene I’ve lived it myself. Carols on the radio, drifts of boxes wrapped in cheerful paper spilling into the room. The tree with all the trimmings sparkles with lights and ornaments, mementos from childhood, delicate glass globes reflecting light. You’ll find it all here: decorating ideas that bring a breath of the shore inside your home local color from your favorite waterfront communities dream destinations tempting seafood and other recipes the best in coastal news, products, and events and much more.There’s a version of the holiday narrative that goes like this: Sitting by a glowing fire, blanket over your lap. If you have a passion for life on the water, Coastal Living is your ultimate must-have resource. View the full CL article, here “2016 Happiest Seaside Towns in America” About Coastal Living Magazine Stay a weekend: Nestled among lively restaurants and shops, Hotel Rehoboth has a cheery lemon exterior and crisp black awnings that give way to well-appointed rooms and suites, some with terraces and fireplaces. Keep that souvenir tub you can refill it at discounted prices. Local hangout: Browseabout Books is a hub of community activities all year, and for visitors in the summer, it’s a great way to get to know the town through its gregarious staff.Ĭool event: Independence Day, of course! Local bands play at the city’s charming bandstand, visitors stroll the boardwalk, and at 9:30 p.m., 4,500 fireworks burst across the Delaware sky.īest souvenir: Fisher’s Popcorn-a handmade Delaware beach tradition since the 1930s. In the off-season, though, Rehoboth Beach’s tiny size may be its greatest strength: Kids ride bikes down tree-lined streets, and everyone knows their neighbors. crowd has traditionally decamped here for vacation-this delightful and old-fashioned Mid-Atlantic town boasts a colorful boardwalk that’s a mile long and lined with food and amusements. Known as “the nation’s summer capital”- because the D.C. ONLINE IN THE COASTAL LIVING MAGAZINE APRIL SPOTLIGHT Rehoboth Beach, Delaware What’s the #2 Happiest Seaside Town in America? #CLHappyTowns /7zsGEi8DX1 The final rankings will be featured in the May 2016 issue of Coastal Living Magazine – be sure to grab one from your local convenience or book store. “From West Coast to East, Great Lakes to Gulf, meet the 10 coastal towns that are sure to make you smile-for a weekend or a lifetime.” By Tracey Minkin, Coastal Living Magazine The 2016 Happiest Seaside Towns in America as Voted by YOU! Discover them now.” We say, go ahead take a look-see… (SMILE) CL says “Every year, we comb the coast for the most amazing beach-front locations. Well the competition was fierce and let’s just say YOU ROCKED IT North Delawareans! Rehoboth was voted #2, second only to Stuart, Florida. Label us medialites, if you must. You may recall our post from January chanting “Vote for Rehoboth Beach as the Happiest Seaside Town in America 2016” via Coastal Living Magazine. Don’t know about you, but we get tickled pink when our home state gets recognized nationally by an esteemed media source.
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