“Happy Holidays” has long been our social mantra, encompassing Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the winter solstice, and even the fictional Festivus. I’m sure there are other holidays, both religious and secular, in the mix as well. My upbringing focuses on Christmas, and since I am not intimately familiar with any of the other celebrations listed here, I would not … Read more
Christmas is just around the corner, although thanks to advertising and retail stores, you’d think it’s been here for months. I saw my first Christmas decorations in our local Walgreen’s store the week before Halloween. It really did bother me a bit, rushing the season like that, but when we got hit with a freak … Read more
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, a treasured and truly revered American holiday. It is a time when we gather to give thanks for all the good things the year has brought. It is that magical time of year when some of the most outrageously wonderful foods find their way to our tables, thanks to hardworking hands and … Read more
