Every Christmas, millions of children are expecting presents from Santa Claus. But who is he? Today’s legend of Santa Claus is based on a real person who played an important role in early Christianity. He is called Saint Nicholas of… Read More
‘Tis the season for Christmas caroling at the top of our lungs with loved ones. Not only do Christmas carols get us in the holiday spirit, scientists have evidence that group singing improves mental health. According to a study from the… Read More
Just in time for Christmas, Israeli authorities are getting ready to open parts of King Herod the Great’s palace-fortress, Herodium, located in the Judaean Desert. For the first time, tourists will be able to visit parts of the more than… Read More
Capitalism has been raising the worldwide standard of living for years. Before the coronavirus pandemic paralyzed the planet, the World Bank’s global poverty rate slipped below 8%, down from 10% in 2015. But governments around the world have responded to the COVID-19 public… Read More
A big part of every student’s journey through school is reading the great novels of American and English literature. They challenge students to consider new ideas. Some of these towering works include J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye, George Orwell’s… Read More
For years, Black Friday has been the informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving. It has turned into a $60 billion a year spending spree. Since this is a 24-hour period that many consumers and businesses circle on their calendars,… Read More
Gratitude just doesn’t get as much attention as it used to. How do we know this? Statistics show that in the past the word gratitude was used in books and other published works far more than it is today. If… Read More
As the head of the executive branch, the president must enforce legislation and, in some cases, Supreme Court decisions favorable to their administration. To meet the office’s demands, hundreds of federal agencies and departments have been created during the many… Read More
Veterans Day is a time to honor and remember military personnel who have served to protect our freedom and liberties, some paying the ultimate price of their lives. Some make the armed forces their career, and then there are others… Read More
Is it going to be a bone-chilling Halloween for retailers, or a frightful season of riches? The coronavirus pandemic has possessed every corner of the economy, turning the marketplace into a graveyard of business closures and broke consumers. While kids… Read More
Dressing up as a witch for Halloween is popular among kids and adults as they take time adding warts to their noses and other witchy accessories. In fact, according to Google, a witch is the number one costume choice for… Read More
It has been said that if you are not a socialist before you are 25, you have no heart; if you are a socialist after 25, you have no brain. Young people have almost always leaned left toward the concepts… Read More
