Appalachian Mountain Roots

As I was recently reading some Appalachian Folklore, I came across a tale that I had never heard but thought would be good to share now that...

I love fall. The fruits and veggies are canned and on the shelves. The leaves are just starting to put on their last glorious display before...

I come from a family of feeders. A long line of feeders. I've always known that I was a part of a group of women who tend to help ...

Happy New Year, y'all! Can you believe how fast this past year has went by? I've heard it said that the older you get, the quicker...

This post was originally published here at AMR on 12/21/16. Very few things say "It's Christmas" to me like going to a chur...

  This post was originally published here at AMR on 12/20/16. We rarely got anything in our stockings when I was growing up. My parents ha...

This year just seems to be flying by! I can't believe that spring has arrived and we're only a few days away from Easter, but I sure...

There are still plenty of people who hold to the old ways and plant by the moon and signs in Appalachia. This is nothing new and has been pa...

"Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without." - Medal Bryson This quote is from a friend of mine's Granny. What a per...

Oh, I can't get enough of these vintage Valentine cards! Hey, y'all! It's time for more love related folklore. Valentine...

When I started researching "Appalachian Love" traditions and such for this blog, I came across an article in  Smoky Mountain Livin...

I've been amazed at the things that I've dug up while researching some love related customs in Appalachia. This week, I'm going ...

Did you know that Christmas used to be observed on January 6th? The date wasn't changed to December 25th until the late 1500s but those ...

Happy New Year, y'all! Can you believe how fast this past year has went by? I've heard it said that the older you get, the quicker i...