We all know about "Black Friday" and just why it has received its gloomy moniker: every year, the day after Thanksgiving (when the Christmas season has "officially" begun) sees millions of Americans push and shove their way through department store aisles to stockpile as many gifts as possible before time-sensitive sales have expired. On a day such as this, it seems like the true spirit of Christmas is lost, smothered by stacks and stacks of merchandise, faux pine trees, and giant inflatable reindeer.

For many in the Louisville area and southern Indiana, fall is a time of tradition, and one favorite autumn ritual for many local families is a visit to Joe Huber's Family Farm and Restaurant in Starlight, Indiana. This family-run business, now operated by the seventh generation of Hubers, is both a beautiful location for an October outing and a fun destination for children of all ages.

Schimpff's Confectionary in Jeffersonville Indiana recently celebrated their 120th anniversary. They are the oldest family owned and operated candy store in the United States and a major tourist attraction in the area.  Many people know if you want red hot's, you go to Schimpff's.  There is a lot of history in this store!