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thorn-enterprises · 1 month ago
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Experiencing a Traditional Smoky Mountain Christmas
As the chill of December blankets the Smoky Mountains, the region transforms into a winter wonderland, making it the perfect backdrop for a traditional Christmas celebration. The combination of breathtaking scenery, rustic charm, and age-old customs creates a festive ambiance that feels like stepping into a postcard.
The Smokies, with their tall pines dusted with snow and sprawling vistas, offer a stunning setting for the holidays. Families gather around cozy cabins, their fireplaces crackling with warmth, and twinkling lights adorn the trees outside. The scent of pine mingles with the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, bringing holiday cheer to every corner.
Festive Traditions
One of the highlights of a Smoky Mountain Christmas is the embrace of tradition. Many families partake in the age-old custom of cutting down their own Christmas tree. A trip to a local Christmas tree farm is an adventure filled with laughter, hot cocoa, and the joy of finding the perfect pine. Once brought home, the tree is lovingly decorated with handmade ornaments, reflecting the family’s history and bonds.
In the evenings, caroling among the snow-covered roads or gathering around the piano for a sing-along brings communities together, strengthening the ties that bind. The rich Appalachian heritage is evident in the folk songs that echo through the crisp air, fostering connections and creating memories.
Culinary Delights
No Christmas celebration is complete without a feast. In the Smoky Mountains, traditional dishes take center stage at holiday tables. Families often prepare hearty meals featuring ham, cornbread, and green beans, along with sweet treats like pecan pie and apple cider, drawing inspiration from both Southern and Appalachian cuisines. Sharing these festive meals brings a warmth that only the sharing of food can accomplish.
Outdoor Adventures
For those eager to embrace the winter weather, the Smoky Mountains offer a plethora of outdoor activities. From sleigh rides through serene snow-draped landscapes to hiking trails glistening with frost, adventure awaits. Many families enjoy sledding down hills, building snowmen, or simply warming up around a fire with marshmallows roasting under the starlit sky.
Conclusion
A traditional Smoky Mountain Christmas is more than just a season; it’s a heartfelt celebration of family, community, and nature’s beauty. Whether through the warmth of candlelight, the joy of shared traditions, or the breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, this festive time of year creates lasting memories that residents and visitors cherish alike. So, if you’re seeking a holiday escape filled with warmth and wonder, the Smoky Mountains are the perfect destination to experience the magic of Christmas.
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alwaysbewoke · 10 months ago
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—Did you know that Juneteenth is also celebrated in a part of Mexico? Nacimiento Mexico was once home to thousands who escaped slavery in the US. As many as 10,000 slaves followed a clandestine Southern Underground Railroad to Mexico. —To date, many Black Mexicans from the Texas area retrace a portion of the same route their African American ancestors followed in 1850 when they escaped slavery. —Descendants of slaves who escaped across the southern border observe Texas’s emancipation holiday with their own unique traditions in the village of Nacimiento. —Slave hunters would patrol the southern border for escapees, led by the Texas Rangers but the Mexican army would be there waiting for them (the slave hunters) to turn them away.
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aluhnim · 19 days ago
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Unwrapping a new world
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obsob · 1 year ago
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once more around the sun!! :3
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ruporas · 21 days ago
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secret santa [ id in alt ] 🎄
a festive warm comic made for the giftorangezine!
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tilldeathdousart · 1 year ago
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hesbianyaoi · 1 year ago
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its 10pm here which is still christmas time so i can still post this. happy holidays from the detective agency
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(parody of that one My Hero Academia Christmas omake)
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smile-files · 4 months ago
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who let mephone direct the purim play?? (edit: fixed a typo lol)
(objectober 2024 day 7: production)
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escapismsworld · 17 days ago
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📍Unique Holiday cottage in the Lake District, England.
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lazymonth · 1 month ago
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Happy holidays and Christmas! .
It has been a rough time for a lot of people lately, including, me too. But I just hope everyone who sees this post will have a good time. Also, the new year is coming now. So, I wish for the bad thing in this year to go away quickly, and we could start a new year with happiness <33
Also, I'm right now planning on something that's cøming soon... Something that I'm sure you guys are probably excited to see. But until that day, stay safe!
A sketch of Turbø and KC's winter outfit :
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dropoutconfessions · 5 months ago
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erika is such an insanely underrated player. They are so conscious to set people up to have their moment, even when they play an antagonistic character like ava in burrows end. Watch any season with erika in it and you will see how they gently steer the roleplay in a way that makes sure everyone gets a word in. I love all the players, but i think erika is a great example of the kind of player that brings a party together and makes dnd a team game.
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nastasya--filippovna · 5 months ago
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The devil made me do it but the devil is David Tennant and the "it" in question is just watching a niche piece of media I'd never have watched otherwise
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askchuuyanakahara · 1 year ago
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why cant he go to the cinema :(
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Dazai: "Hmf.."
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@megaroniandcheez
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Chuuya: "You're acting really strange, y'know."
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Chuuya: "After all, you don't get all fussy when I go out with Akutagawa or Kajii."
Chuuya: "Hey.."
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Chuuya: "You haven't made any dumb or stupid remarks in the past 5 minutes and you're awfully warm.."
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quietlyblooms · 2 months ago
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alright, friends, it's time for a lil heart-to-heart.
for quite a while now, i've struggled with feeling like the rpc is an actual community. there's a few things that contribute to this feeling, but it mostly comes down to a lack of interaction and visible interest. sometimes i feel very one-sided in my interest and attachment to my mutuals bc when i see their ooc posts or headcanons, i like them or comment, yet this isn't reciprocated by everyone. i can usually guess who i'm about to see in my notifications, and to be absolutely clear, i'm very grateful for those people!! it's a handful or two of you, but it could be just one and i'd be grateful. it's not about numbers whatsoever but rather growing uncomfortable that not all of my mutuals are all that interested in my character or me.
i write on here to share the excitement of creating with other people. i write on here to create together, too, but i'm also here to share characters and ideas and lore with people i know are happy to hear me ramble. i'm just getting to the point in which i'm questioning how many of you are actually happy to listen, and that's just not a good feeling at all. i'm not a mind reader, y'all. if you don't tell or show me that you care about the things i talk about or even about interacting, there's no way for me to know. eventually, i'm going to question why you're following me if i never see or hear from you, and eventually, i'm going to softblock and move on. that's the only way forward i see right now because i just do not feel comfortable on my own blog. i feel like i'm retreating into this quiet bubble to avoid discomfort, and it really sucks. it's killing my muse.
i'm not perfect. none of us are, and we can't be online at all times to catch every little post. but if we're a community, then we should be supporting each other when we can and liking headcanons, liking/commenting on those lil ooc posts that remind us our writing partners are humans with lives outside this site, reblogging their promo posts, sending in that meme they've reblogged even if we're nervous to reach out first -- if we're a roleplaying community, then we need to act like it. " community " implies connection, and a connection doesn't really begin when you follow each other. it begins when you reach out, even if it's in some small way.
tldr: i think we can all do better to support our mutuals and to connect, and i'm going to softblock people rather than continue to feel unsure where i stand with my mutuals. i won't start until sometime next week, and i won't make one of those " like this to remain mutuals " posts. they're not helpful to me, if i'm honest. if you're worried, just reach out. i'm literally a 4'9'' gremlin who sleeps with a m.unchlax plushie -- i promise i'm not scary despite this post uvu
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starleska · 29 days ago
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Merry Christmas everyone!!! 🎄🥰 to celebrate, have a Jack Frost version of that adorable little gingerbread plushie 🙈❄️
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thejilyship · 2 days ago
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I've read 4 books this weekend if you were wondering how I'm coping 🫠✌️
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