More Than Just A Holiday

I was thinking today about what makes Christmas time so special.  Is it the presents, the decorations, the hot cocoa, the tasty treats, or the Christmas carols?
No...I have decided that none of those things are what makes this time of year so special.  I think there are two very important things that make this holiday season so magical.

The opportunity to believe in something and the hope of new things to come. 

This time of year encourages us all to believe in the good in people, in a real life fairy tale, our family and friends, the power of words, memories, and true joy.  This time of year allows us to believe in our own ability to make a child smile, to show a friend know how much they are loved, and show our family how much we cherish them.

This time of year helps us hope for the new year and what it might bring, what it might mean, and the possibility of a new or better beginning.  This time of years shows us where we have come from and where we can go.  It shows us that we have accomplished something and are strong enough to make through the hard times and that the good times keep us going.

This time of year is a magical, enchanted time of year because of something much deeper than gifts and Christmas trees.  This time of year is sprinkled with fairy dust because we take time for gifts and Christmas trees because we believe in the delight of the season and in the hope of the year to come!

~A Walk To Remember~

The Holiday Walk was tonight in Downtown Evergreen.  It came complete with Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cider, Christmas lights galore, and even bell ringers that performed at Evergreen National Bank.  This event is small town at its best.  The Holiday Walk has been known to make a vacationer into a local and Scrooge into Saint Nick himself.  There is a true sense of joy and the holiday spirit in every store you walk into.  Seasonally Yours has elves selling fudge and taffy, the Ice House hosts Santa and Mrs. Claus for picture taking, and the trolley strolls main street, pulled by two beautiful Clydesdale's.
Evergreen turns into a fair tale this time of year, it truly looks like the movies.  The people are all bundled up, the dogs have on Christmas sweaters, and Christmas carols fill the air.  This sidewalks are so packed it's hard to even move and hugs are all around.
We love the Holiday Walk, it's one of the greatest events our little town has.
Christmas is finally here!!
Merry Christmas Everyone!

Gather Around the Perfect Table This Year!

When it comes to the holidays, it is all about the decorations here at The Holly Berry.  We love decorating the store for Christmas, all the poinsettias, the reds, the green, the gold, the evergreen wreaths, the Christmas bows!  We love it all and have it all, however, one of the most important parts of holiday decorating is the table centerpiece.  A centerpiece can make or break the look of your table and your table can make or break the look of the entire house.  The table is where family and friends gather the eat, visit , and the table is where so many holiday memories are made.  So... we know that some times our budgets can be a little thin this time of year but when you have the family over for Christmas Eve or a holiday dinner party for friends, put your efforts into your table presentation.  
A tall centerpiece bursting with color and holiday cheer sitting in the middle of a perfectly set table, complete with Christmas dishes and Grandma's silver, will be sure to draw the eye of each of your guests.  
At this time of year we are centerpiece gurus.  Whether you would like us to put it all together and have it ready for pick up or to ship it or help you collect your goods to arrange at home yourself, we are here and excited to get involved.  
This year bring your friends and family home for the holidays and watch their smiling faces as they sit down for a perfect Christmas dinner!!