Dr. Martin Luther King: The Jews and Israel
Dr. Martin Luther King was a Zionist who supported the Jews and Israel. Curious about his reaction to the Hamas-Israel War?
My Family’s Mother’s Day Tradition
In my family, Mother’s Day is a special day when our mothers become Queen for a day.
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…
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 It is celebrated to give thanks for the fall harvest with historical references to native Indians and Pilgrim settlers.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…
In Search of Memorial Day
“Grandpa, why are you wearing that red plastic flower on your shirt?” Mitch pointed to a poppy on his grandfather’s breast pocket. “It’s Memorial Day,” Grandpa said. Mitch flopped on the floor in front of Grandpa’s chair. “Duh! No school today.” “Memorial Day is more than that. I wear this flower in honor of…
Black History Month
Why is February Black History Month and not March or April? Historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson initially called Black History Month “Negro History Week.” The son of former slaves, Woodson was one of the first African-Americans to receive a doctorate degree from Harvard University. Woodson made it his life’s work to make sure Black…
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…
A True Chanukah Story: George Washington’s First Chanukah
Jews have lived in the United States since colonial times celebrating Chanukah along with their other holidays. In this article you’ll see how Chanukah has inspired one of America’s greatest leaders, General George Washington. On December 19, 1777 General Washington and his Continental Army arrived at Valley Forge. Many of the General’s…