The holidays are fast approaching… It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate and share our heritage while coming together with friends and family. While gathering together may look a little different this year, there are still so many memories to look back on and moments to look forward to. We will celebrate the holiday traditions from Thanksgiving to the New Year in our new Holiday Heritage Series.
- HBCU Alum Remember Memories of Going Home for Thanksgiving
Being a student at an Historically Black College and University is totally an experience like no other. From meeting friends that turn into family to participating in a variety of custom and fashion forward on-campus events, the HBCU lifestyle is one that has elevated our African American culture and heritage. Once one matriculates through their… - HBCU Travel: Tuskegee, AL Travel and HBCU Guide
Tuskegee University Holiday Getaway for their On-Campus resort and Tuskegee History and Black Owned Businesses A holiday getaway is a trip like no other vacation. A holiday getaway is the perfect time for Southern Belles and her family to enjoy the joyful inspired sightings in a new town or city Instead of seeing your common,… - Lowcountry Holiday Heritage: Gullah Thanksgiving
When this time of year comes around we often are excited for our family to gather with one another and slightly more excited to dive into a delicious Thanksgiving feast. Today, I am here to share what you all should be looking forward to this Thanksgiving, however in a Gullah-Geechee environment. Gullah History The term… - Holiday Heritage: Food, Thanksgiving, Black Family Traditions
Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday for the average African-American family. It is where we give thanks and gather with each other over scrumptious sweet potato pie, collard greens, turkey, fried chicken, candied yams, and more. One of the main traditions of the African-American Thanksgiving holiday is to pray. The families give thanks and… - Holiday Heritage by Black Southern Belle
The holidays are fast approaching… It’s the perfect time of the year to celebrate and share our heritage while coming together with friends and family. While gathering together may look a little different this year, there are still so many memories to look back on and moments to look forward to. We will celebrate the… - Gullah Brands to Add to Your Holiday Gift List
The holiday season is approaching faster than expected. With Christmas and Thanksgiving around the corner, finding a gift to show your thankfulness and love for friends and family is becoming a race against the clock. Many are shopping to fulfill the holiday wishes of their loved ones and looking for specific gifts that are unique… - Holiday Breakfast Inspiration from Two of the South’s Finest Black-owned Inns
Christmas and New Year’s Day are special times that require special breakfast foods, whether you’re doing the day solo or plan to feed an army of family and friends. For inspiration, let’s look at what two of the South’s finest black-owned inns whip up for guests every day. We found these goodies on Instagram. The… - Holiday Heritage Series: Lowcountry Dessert Bar inspiration
We love dessert in my house, so when I’m hosting family and friends, we try to have a variety of sweets. Dessert bars a great way to show your selection of treats and allow guests to choose what they want. Add a little extra holiday cheer by decorating the area with some easy, low budget… - Heritage Series: 11 Gullah Holiday Menu Ideas – Lowcountry Cuisine
If you’re looking for the perfect Lowcountry & Gullah inspired dishes for your holiday menu or any time of the year, look no further. Hallmarks of Lowcountry and Gullah food incorporates a mixture of culture, ingredients and traditions. Many dishes showcase foods grown and harvested in the coastal area, including shellfish, game, fish, grits, and… - Holiday Heritage Series: Casual Gullah Holiday Kitchen Style
Want to add a little holiday style to your table without spending too much time or money, we have just the inspiration you need. I love decorating all the tables in my home but can’t splurge too much on all of them. For my kitchen table, I chose to use Casual Gullah Holiday Kitchen Style,… - Heritage Series: Carolima’s Lowcountry Cuisine sisters’ share holiday dishes
We are excited to share our new Heritage Series to celebrate the cultures of Black Southern Belle’s around the country. Our first series walks us inside the home of BSB founder Michiel Perry as she invites Sameka Jenkins, Founder, and Chef of Carolima’s Lowcountry Cuisine along with her sister Pastry Chef, Emma Cromedy. Together the… - Holiday Gift Wrapping Tips from the Founder of Copper and Brass Paper Goods
Are you still looking to wrap a few more gifts before Christmas arrives? With help from Ariel Young, the Georgia Peach behind Copper and Brass Paper Goods, we have all the gift wrapping tips you need with inspiration to get started from her line of heritage-inspired holiday gift wrap which you can order here: https://www.copperandbrass.net/…
