2009 December | CapeMay.com Online Magazine

December 2009 Online Edition

Cape May’s Tiny Railroad

Text by Karen Fox | Published December 10th, 2009 in Characters

It is a fantasy land with tiny worlds within worlds.

This toy train tableau of miniatures is a giant. The display covers 600 square feet, but the landscape, its population, buildings and transportation systems are diminutive, created not in inches, but millimeters.
Twas a Picture Perfect Christmas in Cape May – A Holiday Pictorial

Text by Susan Tischler | Published December 10th, 2009 in In Pictures • The Holidays

Stroll with us through the town of Cape May all dressed up in her holiday finest.
The Sweet Taste of Italy

Text by Jon Davies | Published December 1st, 2009 in Recipes • The Persnickety Chef

Our best food holidays are in winter. No matter your ethnicity or holiday traditions, this Christmas season enjoy a taste of Italy with these recipe for Struffoli, Cenci, Almond Macaroons and Cannolis.
What’s happening this December?

Text by Susan Tischler | Published December 1st, 2009 in Activities • Events • Happenings

We cling to our old-fashioned traditions here in Cape May, especially during the holiday season. Celebrate the season with the Christmas Tree lighting in Rotary Park, the 44th Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade, and the Washington Street Mall’s Hospitality Night.
The Parade Lady: Charlotte Daily

Text by Karen Fox | Published December 1st, 2009 in Characters • Events • People

She is one of Cape May’s best known celebrities, but few could tell you her real name. She is called The Parade Lady, famous for staging a colorful holiday tradition every December for the past 44 years.
Hollies: A Jolly South Jersey Winter Favorite

Text by Lorraine Kiefer | Published December 1st, 2009 in Garden Talk • Gardening

It is time to write about one of my favorite trees, the Holly. They are so glorious this time of the year and they grow so well in our area they deserve a yearly applause.