Title of this gaslight pub came from the pages of "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens. This was a fictional pub based on those he frequented and on which real pubs are named today.
St. James Hall was a large concert hall, opened in 1858, and could seat 2,000 people. In 1868, Charles Dickens presented a final series of "Farewell Readings," at the hall. The program was devoted to "Doctor Marigold" (from the Christmas Story).
Travelers stop at the "Rooster Inn" for a pint of ale and a bowl of soup. It's place to gather, share the latest news and gossip and learn about the events of the day. Travelers can rent a room above the inn.
Dressed in their traditional mortarboards and robes, these students are quite serious about their studies and are following in the footsteps of their beloved professor.
This brand new home is all decked out for the holidays for the very first time and is waiting for the first time homeowners to move in! Let the Christmas traditions begin!
Created in the early 1960s, the beehive hairstyle is still a popular "do" at Bea's Beehive Salon." Peek in the front window to see ladies relaxing beneath the classic hooded hairdryers.
The newest fishing shack on the lake is a nod to the owner and his patriotism. He has decorated the shack with garlands and stars and an American flag has been painted on the side of the building.
Bread of the Dead is a sweet bread that is baked during the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It is a light and egg-y sweet bread that is shaped as a round loaf or smaller round rolls.
Today is a perfect day to select your Pan de Muertos from the pastry cart. This sweet pastry is one of the elements used in the altars set to honor the souls during Day of the Dead celebrations. The bread symbolizes a fraternal offering to the souls.
Soup is usually a welcome and warming meal on a cool fall day, except when it comes from Upchuck's Soup Kitchen. We're never sure what ingredients were used to make the daily special!
Even the witches of Witch Hollow deserve a little time for relaxation. hey all head to Rachel's Retreat & Spa for the classic wart enhancement and green goo facial.
They spin their webs in trees, in the corners of houses and hang from silky threads. They can be creepy especially at Halloween. This Spider tree is unique!
Department 56 has become a leader in the giftware, collectibles and holiday decorating industry and is best known for our hand-crafted lighted villages, Snowbabies™ figurines and extensive lines of holiday and home decorative products.
