I was five years old when I stopped believing in Santa Claus. In our home we celebrated the eight days of Hanukkah in the traditional ways, but of course my brothers and I were well versed in Santa, too. My parents encouraged our belief in this kind, jolly man and as all parents they wanted…
Jane must get ready for the Sheridans who will inspect the Sheridan Home for Girls Christmas Eve. What she doesn’t suspect is that Jaqueline Sheridan will come in their place and the two young women, Jaqueline and Jane look exactly alike.
Santa Claus has his roots in 4th century folklore and the man called Saint Nicholas.
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.
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 all about healing the world, one child at a time–Tikkun Olam–at its finest.
The author draws on the historical record and personal observation to explain his dislike for Christmas.
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…
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…
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…