IN THIS ISSUE
Welcome to our annual Celebration Edition. It's the time when we celebrate the winners of our 2018 Grandparent of the Year Awards, Christmas, New Year and just being alive. As we come to the end of another year of Grandparents Day Magazine, we'd like to thank all those who generously contribute to its publishing. To our regular columnists and feature writers, to our reader contributors, and to our behind the scenes toilers, we'd like to say a big, big "Thank You". We couldn't do it without you. We hope you all enjoy this bumper edition of holiday festivity and fun. From all of us, Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Announcing our 2018
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Christmas traditions around the world.
We all have our special traditions at Christmas; those little rituals we subscribe to every year that sets our Christmas apart from others in our communities or from other countries. If you've ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated elsewhere around the world we've provided a brief rundown, country by country, covering traditions, food and festivities that will give you a wonderful perspective on how the festive season is enjoyed. The article is also liberally sprinkled with Christmas trivia and the origins of many of our Christmas rituals. If you ever wanted to know the origin of candy canes and mistletoe, who keeps a carp in the bathtub for Christmas dinner, or why the pointsettia is associated with the season, this is the feature for you. Click HERE to start your world-wide journey through Christmases hot and cold.
We all have our special traditions at Christmas; those little rituals we subscribe to every year that sets our Christmas apart from others in our communities or from other countries. If you've ever wondered how Christmas is celebrated elsewhere around the world we've provided a brief rundown, country by country, covering traditions, food and festivities that will give you a wonderful perspective on how the festive season is enjoyed. The article is also liberally sprinkled with Christmas trivia and the origins of many of our Christmas rituals. If you ever wanted to know the origin of candy canes and mistletoe, who keeps a carp in the bathtub for Christmas dinner, or why the pointsettia is associated with the season, this is the feature for you. Click HERE to start your world-wide journey through Christmases hot and cold.
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Christmas treats from other countries.
Looking for something a little different to add to your Christmas menu? We've rounded up some fabulous recipes from different countries which will certainly add additional sparkle to your festive table. You'll find them in our FOOD section. 
How to combat Christmas stress.
Our Yoga therapist, Baxter, will give you some good advice. Just head to our HEALTH Section. |
Updated...Council Chat
Get the rundown on the Councils that are home to our Grandparents Of the Year Award winners. |
How to propagate and care for succulents.
They continue to be the designer plants of choice... easy to care for and hardy to boot. They look great on their own in a pot or in mass plantings in your garden. Now you can learn how to multiply your succulents. It's so easy you'll soon be giving them away as gifts. And when you're done, we'll also show you how to void the 7 deadly succulent sins and keep your babies healthier. Plus there's the NASA list of air-purifying plants, a list of hard-to-kill plants and a piece on edible blooms. It's all in our bumper Gardening section HERE.
They continue to be the designer plants of choice... easy to care for and hardy to boot. They look great on their own in a pot or in mass plantings in your garden. Now you can learn how to multiply your succulents. It's so easy you'll soon be giving them away as gifts. And when you're done, we'll also show you how to void the 7 deadly succulent sins and keep your babies healthier. Plus there's the NASA list of air-purifying plants, a list of hard-to-kill plants and a piece on edible blooms. It's all in our bumper Gardening section HERE.
Things to do!
We've collected some great Christmas Craft ideas and there are also suggestions on activities to keep little people entertained when outdoor play is not an option. You'll find them all HERE. 
Put something on our Fridge Door.
We have a new feature called "The Fridge Door". It's a place where readers can post images of grandkids, drawings, inspiring quotes, their own musings, new arrivals, brag books, photos, achievements... in fact anything you'd like to share with the Grandparents Day Magazine community. Email your contributions to: gdm@marshadearden.com.au and we'll do the rest. |
WIN, WIN, WIN...
We've got two FABULOUS competitions on offer this edition! You could win one of three copies of Stephanie Alexander's new book, The Cook's Apprentice HERE or win a Dreambaby Garage Pack HERE. As always, we promise we will never use your contact details for marketing purposes or pass them on to anyone else, so don't feel shy about entering. Plus... In Your Corner, Something to Cook About, Wine Matters, Products You'll Love and more
There are new reader contributions, new book reviews, great garden ideas and diaries for November and December. You can read the next instalment of "In Your Corner", continue exploring Donbridge in "Something to Cook About" and catch up on Wine Matters. There's so much to enjoy!
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Thanks to all our readers. Please continue to spread the word by promoting the magazine to friends and family and, if you haven't done so lately, please like us on Facebook. Have a safe and peaceful holiday season.
Marsha and Mary
Marsha and Mary
