I have endeavoured, in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it! Their faithful friend and Servant, C.D. December 1843. To the Victorians, the forces of cruelty felt as insurmountable as they do today—living within and alongside institutions that sustained the few and blamed the many who dep

Dwight Icenhower is bringing a blue suede Christmas to Winter Haven! The only tribute artist to snag five Ultimate Elvis awards at Graceland, Dwight’s been rockin’ around the Christmas tree since his Ohio days, when his mom got him hooked on the King’s movies and tunes. By 16, he was hunk-a-hunk-a burning love on the high school stage and even scored his first paid gig at a teacher’s wedding. What started as a little less conversation and a lot of rock ‘n’ roll soon became a

There is a capacity within the best-told stories on screen to become timeless in a way that connects people across generations, despite the differences in years between those watching them. During the holiday season, we are reminded to extend uncommon kindness and promote inclusion to those outside our social spheres. We’ve long been encouraged by a multitude of traditions to see ourselves as more similar than different, to foster a moment of peace and light during the darkes

A familiar holiday tradition is getting a fresh touch this year! While there’s a new face behind the festive magic, the heart and soul of Carols in the Park remain the same. The new team is dedicated to keeping the holiday spirit alive, with all the twinkling lights, handcrafted treasures, and cozy treats you know and love. They’re adding a sprinkle of new surprises while holding tight to the timeless charm that makes the market so special. We sit down with Destroyer Media &