Christmas in the Old West

Folks pioneering in the Old West celebrated Christmas, just as many of us do today. While the manner in which Christmas was celebrated may have varied from place to place, there were certain commonalities that were shared among cowboys, soldiers, traders, explorers, farmers, and town people. Christmas in the Old West featured many of the traditionsContinue reading “Christmas in the Old West”

Out Where the West Begins

Out Where the West Begins Out where the handclasp’s a little stronger, Out where the smile dwells a little longer, That’s where the West begins; Out where the sun is a little brighter, Where the snows that fall are a trifle whiter, Where the bonds of home are a wee bit tighter, That’s where theContinue reading “Out Where the West Begins”