One of our all-time favorite seasonal stories is told by commentator Willem Lange about an old Vermont farmer with the unlikely name of "Favor Johnson," a hound named Hercules, a flatlander doctor, homemade fruitcake and the real spirit of Christmas.

As the new year begins, commentator Joann Davis has been thinking about Peace - and how to achieve it.

Commentator Willem Lange celebrates January - as both an end - and a beginning.

Now that all the presents have been opened, commentator Deborah Doyle-Schechtman reminds us that it's time for one of our "less popular" holiday traditions.  

This holiday season, commentator Diana Whitney has been contemplating both the highs and lows - of parenting and sugar.

When she recently volunteered to find a frightend dog on the run, commentator Mary McCallum was reminded that the spirit of community is still strong in Vermont.

To commentator Jay Parini, the tradition of giving gifts during the holiday season has more to do with hope than materialism.

Fond memories of exhuberant holidays at her grandparents' house, inspired commentator Judy Livingston and her family some years ago, to undertake a grand holiday project of their own.

This year, commentator Henry Homeyer wants to give his young grandchildren a gift that's green and growing.

Commentator Mike Martin thinks that the best way to celebrate the holidays is to practice religious tolerance and respect cultural differences.

Commentator Bruce Farr observes that when holiday expectations meet holiday realities, the unintended consequences can be highly entertaining.

Commentator Bill Schubart explores the difference between "health care" and "caring for people", as a veteran nurse tends to elderly ladies at a small-town hospital during the holidays.

Commentator Willem Lange has some reflections on the winter solstice, but it's almost too dark to see them.

The holiday season is full of people honoring different things. Commentator Rich Nadworny wishes there were more ways to connect the different holidays.

VPR's music hosts Walter Parker, George Thomas, Cheryl Willoughby, and Joe Goetz suggest some of their favorite music (and more) as gift ideas for the Holiday Season.

'Tis the season for close encounters of the jolly kind, as commentator Jay Craven found out on a long, strange trip to a bookstore in Rutland.