Joy McJingles Blog:  Joy’s Letter to Santa

Joy McJingles Blog: Joy’s Letter to Santa

December 24, 2023 Dear Santa, How are you?  I am fine. Welcome back to the Iron Range! As one of your trusty elves, I am writing to give you some last minute directions as you cross the Iron Range of Northern Minnesota on Christmas Eve First, we have a report...
One-On-One with Santa Claus

One-On-One with Santa Claus

“The joy of giving and family are the true gifts that Santa brings.” Christmastime is here.  People are out shopping and making Christmas cookies.  You will also see Santa out and about chatting with all the kids who made the Nice List this year. Joy...
Ice Candles: A Finnish Christmas Tradition

Ice Candles: A Finnish Christmas Tradition

Ice Candles across the Embarrass Cemetery. Photo Credit: Sheila Heikkila Vandervort “May the light of the Winter Solstice always shine on you.“ Light glows from the Ice Candles in Embarrass. Photo Credit: Sheila Heikkila Vandervort On one of the shortest days of...