Southern Holiday Life Magazine 2025

a special publication by Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns

Your favorite holiday magazine is now available to be delivered to your mailbox or to read online.

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North Alabama There’s something magical about piling into the car, turning up the holiday playlist, and chasing Christmas lights across ...

By Chelsea Gieselmann (@southrngritskitchen) The tradition of charcuterie dates back to 15th century France, where butchers and artisans...

I’ve been chasing stories for more than twenty years, and I finally found one that literally takes your breath away. My mom and I drove ...

By Maria Smith Photos by Tammy Lovvorn Looking for a Christmas gift that dates back to George Washington’s era? Think about making Cherr...

By Mary Lee Caldwell Dots, Craks, and Bam! I fell head over heels for mahjong about a year ago. What started as casual curiosity (thanks...

By Tammy Lovvorn Christmas time brings wonderful memories of sweets, gifts, and family. Every year my mom bakes my favorite dessert from...

By Julie Culpepper Don’t let the name fool you. Pavlova is simply meringue that’s usually served in some sort of cake-like shape topped ...

By Sarah Parks, Bar Manager at Corks and Cattle When it comes to crafting cocktails that balance flavor, flair, and fun, Sarah Parks kno...

By Julie Culpepper Oh, how I love the fall season. What a welcomed change in temperatures, scenery, and even the scents of rich, warm sp...

By Kelly Caldwell Thanksgiving is meant to be about gratitude, family, and good eatin’—but let’s be real. More often than not, it turns ...

By Emily Warren The holidays are all about adding a little sparkle and charm to your home, and what better way to do that than with a cr...

Meet Stacey Pirtle , the creative force behind Southern Discourse and one of the talented contributors who fills our pages with mouth-wa...