Category: Christmas
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We can’t promise eternity, but here’s how to make your evergreen wreath last longer
We see them on doors and fences, windows and walls. Some are even attached to the fronts of cars and trucks. The evergreen Christmas wreath is a ubiquitous holiday adornment. So much so, perhaps, that it’s easy to overlook the wreath’s rich symbolism. “The evergreen wreath — its circular shape an emblem not only of…
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Shedding holiday light on the mystery that is mistletoe
Oh, ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me –“A Holly Jolly Christmas” Even if you’ve never seen mistletoe, much less smooched beneath it, it may have been a part of your holiday tradition since childhood. That’s because the 1964 Christmas special, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”…
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Lancaster County-grown poinsettias are arriving at Royer’s stores
It’s two weeks before Thanksgiving, but Christmas is in full bloom at Esbenshade’s Greenhouses Inc. just north of Lititz. In one vast expanse of the so-called Gilbert greenhouse, the floor is a carpet of red poinsettias. A visitor asks Roger Esbenshade, president of the family-owned company, how many there are in this one area. “Probably…
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Royer’s presents more than 4,000 cards and coloring pages to Red Cross’ ‘Holidays for Heroes’
Royer’s Flowers today presented the American Red Cross with more than 4,000 holiday cards and coloring pages for area military veterans. Royer’s collected the cards and coloring pages at each of its stores from Nov. 11-Dec. 4 as part of its annual participation in the Red Cross’ “Holidays for Heroes” program. The items will be…
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How lovely are thy branches: Hershey store contributes to inaugural Christmas Tree Showcase
With a fresh-cut Christmas tree, you can bring a little bit of nature indoors. But Andrea Campbell didn’t stop there with Royer’s contribution to the inaugural Christmas Tree Showcase in Hershey, describing her embellished evergreen as having a “natural, outdoorsy” vibe. “As if you took a walk in the woods,” said Andrea, who has been…
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Thank you for donating hundreds of cards and coloring pages to ‘Holidays for Heroes’
Thanks to your generosity, Royer’s has collected hundreds of holiday cards and coloring pages for the American Red Cross’ “Holidays for Heroes” program. We presented three bags full of the items, which will be distributed to active military and veterans at military installations, VFWs, American Legions, the Lebanon VA and retirement homes in 22 counties…
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We’re offering a holiday wreath-decorating class Nov. 16 and 18 in seven stores
Do-it-yourself is a whole lot easier when you start with some knowhow. If attempts at wreath decorating have had you going in circles, or if you haven’t tried for lack of confidence or opportunity, then Royer’s is here to help. Royer’s is hosting a holiday wreath-decorating class in seven stores Nov. 16 and 18. Participants…
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News media visits Royer’s version of Santa’s workshop
We spread holiday cheer. We have a busy workshop. We deliver to peoples’ homes. Royer’s has more than a little in common with Santa, and we like to show off our version of the North Pole. That’s why we have a standing offer for the news media to visit our central design department in Lebanon…
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The making of our Tartan Poinsettia
Inside our version of Santa’s workshop, the talented employees of Royer’s are handcrafting thousands of holiday arrangements in our central design department. Here’s a glimpse into the making of just one version: Our Tartan Poinsettia, featuring five-plus blooms and measuring 16 to 18 inches in height. We’d like to make one especially for you. It’s…
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New Christmas decorations are on the march to our stores
We’ll have a fresh look this holiday season as we introduce a variety of new store decorations, from candles and gift-wrapped packages to ornamental stars and toy soldiers standing 8 feet or more. They’ll be unveiled publicly in early November, but we thought you might enjoy a sneak peek.