All You Wanted to Know About Santa Claus
Santa Claus has his roots in 4th century folklore and the man called Saint Nicholas.
Why Ask for Forgiveness?
Have you wronged someone and wish to repent? This is the time of year to ask for forgiveness. Learn why?
Elul: A Time for Introspection
A writer looks back over his life for better understanding during Elul, the month before the Jewish High Holidays.
A COVID-19 Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2020 will be unlike any we’ve experienced in our lifetime.
6 Thanksgiving celebrations around the globe
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 It is celebrated to give thanks for the fall harvest with historical references to native Indians and Pilgrim settlers.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…
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Halloween Fun In LA 2019
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…
New Years Around the World
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…
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…
5 Thanksgiving Celebrations Around the Globe
Here in the United States we celebrate Thanksgiving the last Thursday in November. Initially it was a harvest festival. However, in 1863 President Lincoln made Thanksgiving a federal holiday. Today, families gather together and give thanks for the freedoms we often take for granted. Many other countries celebrate days of thanksgiving and a few…