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.
Have you wronged someone and wish to repent? This is the time of year to ask for forgiveness. Learn why?
A writer looks back over his life for better understanding during Elul, the month before the Jewish High Holidays.
The author draws on the historical record and personal observation to explain his dislike for Christmas.
Thanksgiving 2020 will be unlike any we’ve experienced in our lifetime.
In the United States, we observe Thanksgiving the last Thursday in November. It’s a cornucopia-filled holiday with traditions unique to America. It is celebrated to give thanks for the fall harvest with historical references to native Indians and Pilgrim settlers. Americans are not the only country that ritualizes a feast of thanks. Many other countries…
Dear Pop, I want to do something fun with my kids this Halloween season that’s scary, but not too expensive. I looked into Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Night and discovered that the least expensive ticket is $72 per person. Ouch! Have any ideas what my family can do this Halloween season? Fun Dad Dear Fun…
Celebrating New Year on January 1 is a relatively new trend. New Year’s Day, a civil event and a date not fixed by any natural seasonal marker, was first celebrated by the Romans. They picked this date to honor their god Janus, the god of all beginnings. A double-faced head represented Janus with…
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…