Celebrating Boxing Day on December 26 seems like a very English tradition. As far back as the Middle Ages between the fifth and 15th centuries, Lord and Ladies handed out boxes of Continue Reading
The second day of Christmas has a history attached to it that makes it a significant event not just in the British cultural calendar in the form of Boxing Day, but worldwide Continue Reading
December 26 seems a very English tradition. Its roots go back to the days of Lords and Ladies handing out boxes of food and gifts to those in service, which is where Continue Reading
Christmas is an old and a young holiday – Christians are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ of over 2,000 years ago, and yet the occasion as we know it today is Continue Reading
Christmas is an old and a young holiday – Christians are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ of over 2,000 years ago, but the holiday as we know it today is little Continue Reading
Christmas is an old and a young holiday – Christians are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ of over 2,000 years ago, and yet the holiday as we know it today is Continue Reading
The COVID pandemic hit the country hard. Businesses have shut down, and people have lost their jobs or been forced to attend school from home. Now that Christmas is here, churches across Continue Reading
The COVID pandemic hit the country hard. Businesses have shut down, and people have lost their jobs or been forced to attend school from home. Now that Christmas is here, churches across Continue Reading
Every Christmas, millions of children look forward to getting presents from Santa Claus. But who is he? Today’s legend of Santa Claus is based on a real person who played an important Continue Reading
If you don’t know much about literary history, it may come as a surprise that one of the most delightful Christmas traditions is surrounded in mystery, intrigue, and even a family feud. Continue Reading
One of the most famous Christmas stories is surrounded in mystery, intrigue, and even a family feud. The poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” has been read to children across the world Continue Reading
It may come as a surprise that one of the most delightful Christmas traditions is surrounded in mystery, intrigue, and even a family feud. The poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” has Continue Reading
Originally, what we call Christmas today had its root in a pagan festival celebrated across Europe. In the Norse culture of Scandinavia, it was known as Yule, which is the root of Continue Reading
Today, Christmas is considered a Christian holiday. It’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, many of the traditions we have came from long before. So where did we get Continue Reading
No matter your religion, the holiday season in America is a time for family, friends, and reflection. But for many people in other parts of the world, celebrating Christian holidays is actually Continue Reading
No matter what your religious beliefs are, the holiday season in America is a time for family, friends, and reflection. But for many people in other parts of the world, celebrating Christian Continue Reading
Regardless of one’s beliefs about God, the holiday season is a time for family, friends, and reflection. For many, the holidays bring a sense of joy. Unfortunately, this is not the case Continue Reading
Last year at Christmas time, the U.S. had 1.3 million troops on active duty, with more than 450,000 stationed overseas. Since we can’t stop time to allow for a homecoming, several groups Continue Reading
Last year at Christmas time, the U.S. had 1.3 million troops on active duty, with more than 450,000 stationed overseas in not-so-glamorous travel destinations. The United States has 800 military bases in Continue Reading
Last year at Christmas time, the U.S. had 1.3 million troops on active duty, with more than 450,000 stationed overseas in not-so-glamorous travel destinations. The United States has 800 military bases in Continue Reading
