Yes, it’s that time again when Cupid is sharpening his arrows and readying his little bow to strike us all with his love darts. Valentine’s Day is an American tradition, that is true, but we are not alone in this love fest. Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the … Read More
Yes, it is still winter and will be for a bit longer. But while we are experiencing cold temperatures, snow, and some icy rain, for those who are not into outdoor activities, this is a great time to hide out at home and catch up on our reading. In Marshall, … Read More
When we think of Mardi Gras, we probably think of parades, giant floats with crews rolling down the streets of New Orleans, tossing beads out to crowds of people lining the streets and hanging out on balconies. We don’t have that in Marshall, Illinois, but we do have some celebrations, … Read More
Christmas is just around the corner. It’s time to review your Christmas Checklist and ensure you haven’t forgotten any holiday traditions. Just in case, here are some of the things we love to do and a little history behind these activities. Baking Christmas Cookies – Checklist Favorite Not only do … Read More
Every year, around this time, Santa makes his rounds so that many children around the world can sit with him and tell him what they want for Christmas. He has to do this early in the month while the elves are back at the North Pole making the toys and … Read More
If you live in the small town of Marshall, Illinois, you likely already know you have much to be thankful for. While the town has a small population compared to the big cities in Illinois, there is nothing to compare to the charm of Marshall. Marshall epitomizes the concept of … Read More
Okay, so we all know that Thanksgiving is between Halloween and Christmas. Still, somehow, we hyper-jump into Christmas as soon as the costumes and scary decorations get put away. Yes, most of us love Thanksgiving. In our next article this month, we will talk about the turkey and fixings. However, … Read More
It’s that time of year again when we get to come up with clever costumes and get the kids ready for trick or treating and Trunk or Treat, costume parties, and candy overloads. Halloween in Marshall! Halloween is one of the most celebrated events in the country. Parades are … Read More
All across America, people are getting their “German on” with local Octoberfests as we roll into fall. It has become a national tradition to celebrate the food and libations of Germany in October. But where and why did this tradition start? Well, obviously, in Germany, there is some fascinating history … Read More
If you are lucky enough to live in or near Marshall, Illinois, you don’t have to travel far to see all the splendor of our parks in Fall. Gone are the hot and humid days of Summer and, just like that, now comes the cool, dry air, the soft, gentle … Read More