Well, it was started by a candy company employee, who believed in giving to those we were forgotten and less fortunate. According to a article I read on theromantic.com, Sweetest Day observation originated in Cleveland, Ohio in 1922. Herbert Birch Kingston, a philanthropist and candy company employee wanted to bring happiness into the lives of orphans, shut-ins and others who were forgotten. With the help of friends, he began to distribute candy and small gifts to the underp

I love the holiday season! Not for the reason most people do, but for the season itself. I love the feeling we get around the holidays, the feeling we just can't seem to keep going into the rest of the year. People are a little nicer to each other, and they smile more, (some don't even realize they are doing) and they laugh more. Yes that is the reason I love the holiday season. I love to convert the house into a winter wonderland, and give it that extra feeling of love. Yes

For as long as I can remember I have always given handmade Christmas Gifts to my friends, family, co-workers, and clients. Over the years I've made pamper kits, snow day kits (hot chocolate, marshmallows, and chocolate spoons), assorted butter cookies, and assorted cookie bars. Yes I have done them all and enjoyed every minute. But I owe the start of Chocolates by Delanda to my Aunt Bettie. In late 2010 my Aunt Mae Jeweler passed and we were home for the funeral. My Aunt Bett