December 4, 2016 On Being a Jew at Christmas The commercial Christmas is as much a problem for Christians as it is for Jews according to a series of articles on the meaning…
February 8, 2016 Easter Blend Last Christmas, some Christians were outraged when Starbucks removed reindeer and ornaments from its holiday coffee cups. They accused the coffee giant of launching…
October 10, 2015 What is the date of Thanksgiving 2020? One of the major holidays for most people in the US, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a tremendous holiday season lasting through New Year’s…
December 21, 2014 Last Minute Christmas Last Minute Christmas You’re running out of time. But you still want to buy a Christmas present for a friend or loved one that…
February 13, 2013 When is Easter 2013? Easter is a “moveable feast,” meaning that the date changes each year. Moreover, different denominations in different parts of the world celebrate the holiday…
May 16, 2012 All About Pentecost All About Pentecost The date and meaning of Pentecost, Christianity’s most neglected holiday. The date of Pentecost for 2009 through 2020 The Complete Calendar…
November 5, 2011 All About Thanksgiving Thanksgiving: To Whom, For What? A day of prayer, self-congratulations, or what? When the act of counting one’s blessings becomes the habit of counting…
January 2, 2011 Holiday Spending The Deluge Begins Only days after Halloween, and merchants are preparing for a blitz of advertising, promotion, and hype. All designed to fuel holiday…
November 3, 2010 What is Eid ul Adha (10 Dhul-Hijja) Eid ul Adha is “the festival of sacrifice” This is a four-day public holiday in Muslim countries. The festival remembers the prophet Abraham’s willingness to…
October 1, 2010 The Date of Christmas 2010 In fact, for those who don’t already know it, the date of Christmas is always December 25. But it has not always been so!
