All You Wanted to Know About Santa Claus
Santa Claus has his roots in 4th century folklore and the man called Saint Nicholas.
It’s a Squirrely Life
Even though we’re different, we need to look out for each other in order to survive…and thrive. We’re in this together. This is the theme of the adorable Christmas reader for kids.
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A Christmas Miracle
Gwen Hayward is depressed by her recent divorce, so she gets out into her community to forget her heartbreak. That’s when she sees a little girl make a Christmas wish that she decides to fulfill.
Santa Claus is Jewish, Too
Santa Claus is all about healing the world, one child at a time–Tikkun Olam–at its finest.
When was Jesus Really Born?
We’ve grown up believing Jesus Christ’s birthday is December 25, but the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke, the only accounts of Jesus’ birth, don’t give dates. Early Christians celebrated March 25 as the day Mary was told she would give birth to a very special baby. This is the date the angel…
What to do about the War on Christmas?
Many parents would like to teach their children the true meaning of Christmas, but too many people commandeer the religious festival for political ends while others create an obscenity called Black Friday. Back in 1959 the John Birch Society (JBS), an organization defending the United States against communism and the secularization of Christmas, blamed the…
Feed the Hungry This Holiday Season
What can you possibly give to someone who has everything? It’s sometimes a tough issue trying to find a gift to give this person or others for Christmas. Here’s an idea. Christmastime is the season of giving. A few years ago my cousin Joni donated money in my honor to the American School for the…
Candy Cane Christmas
Christmastime is when children are on vacation, gifts are exchanged, and candy canes become ubiquitous. They are on gift packages, hung on Christmas trees, and handouts in December by teachers to their students for a job well done. Legend has it that candy canes originated in Germany as candy sticks. It is said that…