Dear Friends, I wanted to take a moment to wish you all a very Merry Christmas , Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year . I have such fond memories of Christmas and holidays past, especially Christmas Eve at my grandparents' home. It was always a very special time with family over hot bowls of chili or oyster stew, my grandfather's rich treasure trove of oranges and grapefruits fresh from the farmers' market and the smell of a fresh cut cedar tree from our family farm. Yes, the gift giving and receiving was exciting, but, looking back, the time with my grandparents and great grandparents and our large extended family was the greatest gift of all.
New Year's in the South is rich with Southern traditions.
Growing up it was bad luck not to have the Christmas decorations all packed away on New Year's Day, and everyone ate black-eyed peas and greens for good luck in the coming year. I hope that you enjoy them as much as my family does. Please continue to give us your ideas, thoughts and favorite Southern websites, and we will continue to give you the South, the whole South and nothing but the South online. Turner South Celebrating the rich culture, quirky customs and genuine characters that make the South unique, Turner South is the only regional network that actively explores and showcases the South in a way that builds regional pride and a sense of community. A perfect gift from the South.