The War on Christmas: Game On

Holidays: Does anyone really like them?

America gave the Italian Americans a holiday in the form of Columbus Day – after Christopher Columbus. Columbus sailed from Spain and landed in South America, where he was a brutal dictator and was disposed. … Continue reading →

Holidays: From Events to Commercialization

I am unsure how a puritanical extremist became a symbol of romance, but sometimes I wonder if Men have a Class Action Against Hallmark for the romantic expectations of women.   St. Valentine beheaded – Feb 14, 278 – HISTORY.com … Continue reading →

 

 

Separation of Church and State – Paid Holidays

New York City schools to close doors on two Muslim holidays “Hundreds of thousands of Muslim families will no longer have to choose between honouring the most sacred days on their calendar or attending school.” cbc.ca Nina K Tryggvason no. … Continue reading →

 

 

The Holidays of the Elvis Calender

Elvis week in August with August 16th as Happy Elvis Death Day   His last show was not professionally filmed. This fan shot stuff is amazing to find online after decades of hearing and reading about it.   Elvis only … Continue reading →

 

Stressing for the Holidays

Mayo Clinic’s Tips to prevent holiday stress and depression When stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and depression in the first place, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll … Continue reading →

 

 

The Christmas-Suicide Statistic Myth

It is often said that December 25 is the most popular day for suicide; predicated on the assumption that’s people who particularly feel the impact of a family less or perceived family-less state. Some years ago, I pondered this and … Continue reading →

 

 

It’s Getting to be “That Time” Again

Before Halloween is over, the hand wringing over the “war on christmas” begins, even though   RETAILERS are preparing, even now before summer is actually over and Labour Weekend – retailers are planning to put out both Halloween and Christmas … Continue reading →