When I was a younger person, growing up in Small Town USA could feel so boring at times. I would have given anything to live near a shopping mall, just to have a place to hang out with my friends that wasn't one of our parents' basements. The mall was like an exclusive foreign club, and every other teenager I met from anywhere-but-here had a membership to it. I was desperate to be in that club; desperate to have that club nearby to even have the option to be in it at all. Back then, I truly never thought I'd want to stick around my hometown of 500 people—all who seemed to be my parents' age or older, too.
But then I grew up, and now I'm the age my parents were then, and I get it. In this phase of my life, I am often reminded why I love living here so much, and one main point of that is the closeness of the community. People show up for one another in times of need but also in times of celebration. I am sure that exists in other places, but it's hard to envision an entire city coming together for somebody in the same way a small town does.
Halloween today is all about pumpkins carved with both scary and funny faces, costumed kids, candy, and spooky attractions like haunted houses, but Halloween can trace its roots back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on November 1. The Celts believed that on this day, the souls of the dead returned home, so people dressed in costumes to confuse them and lit fires to drive away the evil spirits.
In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III moved All Saints Day to November 1, turning a secular event into a religious observance, and...
As temperatures drop, everyone's thoughts (and stomachs!) turn to warm and satisfying comfort foods. Feed body and soul at these delightful local diners and cafés that are favorites of our real estate agents.
Imagine having a gourmet chef preparing meals in the comfort of your own home. That's the vibe at The Porch on Main, right down the street from Colebrook homes for sale. The charming dining area features a fireplace, hardwood floors, and large picture windows, creating an elegant yet casual ambiance.
It's officially spooky season. Let the Halloween festivities begin! But where do you find Halloween festivities near Plymouth homes for sale? There are plenty of them, going on all month. Here are a few around Carroll, Coos, and Grafton counties worth checking out.
What's better than celebrating Halloween? Celebrating Halloween and Christmas together! Holly Jolly Halloween, at Santa's Village near Jefferson homes for sale, is a celebration where spooky tunes are juxtaposed with Christmas music, and Halloween ornaments adorn the tree. This event welcomes Halloween costumes, and Santa will be there to greet the ghosts and ghouls. Buy your tickets online for a holiday experience your kids will love.
Did you know that New Hampshire is home to one of the oldest craft organizations in the United States? Our real estate agents love browsing these studios and galleries around Plymouth homes for sale.
View the incredible range of work from seve...