How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree
The pagan tradition of celebrating the winter solstice with bonfires on Dec. 21 inspired the early Christian celebrations of Christmas. Gpointstudio/ Image Source via Getty Images Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas Each season, the celebration of Christmas has religious leaders and conservatives publicly complaining about the commercialization of the holiday and the growing lack of […]
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3 Hours of Christmas Music Traditional Christmas Songs
Christmas music in a 3 hours long playlist. Traditional Christmas songs & carols featuring piano, violin & orchestra – arranged and recorded by Peder B. Helland. Christmas songs in the mix: “O Holy Night”, “Silent Night”, “O Come All Ye Faithful”, “Angels We Have Heard On High”, “In The Bleak Midwinter” & “Fairest Lord Jesus”. […]
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With a global shortage of shipping containers will warehouses and store shelves be ready in time for Christmas
Global shortage of shipping containers highlights their importance in getting goods to Amazon warehouses, store shelves and your door in time for Christmas The global economy depends on shipping containers. AP Photo/Seth Wenig Anna Nagurney, University of Massachusetts Amherst Take a look around you. Perhaps you’re snacking on a banana, sipping some coffee or sitting in […]
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Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Gamers
Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Gamers. If you’re short on time to finish that holiday gift list, video games and collectibles are perfect for practically anyone on your list. The clock is ticking so consider this list of the season’s hottest gifts, compiled by GameStop gaming expert Meg Kaylee. (Family Features) Gaming Consoles: Among the most […]
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Tech Gifts Can Make Resolutions a Reality
Tech Gifts Can Make Resolutions a Reality. While many people who make New Year’s resolutions drop them within a couple of weeks or months, pulling those newly received tech device gifts out of the packaging and putting them to good use may be just the help you need to keep your resolutions on track. (Family […]
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Sensible Solutions for Holiday Gifting
Sensible Solutions for Holiday Gifting Practically every year there’s at least one person on your holiday gift list that seems to have it all. One way to think outside the box is to sift through wants and needs to find something that can truly be put to use on an almost daily basis. (Family Features) […]
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Popping Up Festive Holiday Fun
Popping Up Festive Holiday Fun During a holiday season that may not quite feel the same for many families, you can add a magic touch to at-home festivities with activities and treats that get everyone involved. Creating decorative holiday sweets allows little ones and grown-ups alike to take part in the fun, and the end […]
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Savor Holiday Fun with Seasonal Sweets
Savor Holiday Fun with Seasonal Sweets Festive fun and baking holiday treats go hand-in-hand, and these Christmas Tree Cheesecake Brownies provide a perfect way to enjoy a holiday tradition in the kitchen with loved ones. (Family Features) Decorate your own version using green and white frosting, sprinkles of your choice, and candy canes for “stumps” […]
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Celebrate the Best of the Season
Celebrate the Best of the Season If it seems like your grocery store’s apple section is more abundant than it has been in the past, you’d be correct. With new apple varieties coming onto the scene every few years, gone are the days of choosing between simply red or green. (Family Features) Instead, choosing the […]
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Creative, Colorful Christmas Ideas for Kids
Creative, Colorful Christmas Ideas for Kids Picking out the perfect presents for kids this holiday doesn’t limit your search to simply including gifts with screens or the hottest tech gadgets. (Family Features) Although the number of options in-store and on virtual shelves for kids can be somewhat overwhelming, gifts fostering imaginative play and creativity never […]
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Holiday Delights
All-Day Holiday Delights Celebrate the season with dishes from morning to night The holiday season and all its celebrating often mean full days of visiting family and friends, opening gifts, and enjoying moments with loved ones, even if much of that interaction may take place virtually this year. With all the laughter and happiness, you’re […]
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Help Families Struggling
Help Families Struggling this Christmas Due to COVID-19 Nearly half of low-income Americans reported that they or someone in their household experienced some type of income loss during the pandemic, according to information published by Pew Research Center. Because more people are facing hardship this year due to the impacts of COVID-19, more families in […]
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