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…
December 4, 2014 Christmas on YouTube Christmas on YouTube! I thought I understood the meaning of Christmas. Guess I will have to go back to the drawing board. Check out…
May 14, 2014 The date and meaning of Pentecost Arguably Pentecost is the most important holiday of the entire Christian year, as it marks the origin of the Church itself. Also, arguably it…
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…
April 25, 2011 The Morning After Despite a holiday weekend reprieve, on April 18th our taxes are due, resurrection or not. Or, how to deal with post holiday depression. Read…
April 5, 2011 An Illuminated Easter An Illuminated Easter The Easter story as told by stained glass artists in some of the most beautiful churches of Europe and North America
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…
December 6, 2010 What is the date and Meaning of Ashura? Ashura is the Islamic holy day observed on the 10th of the Islamic month of Muharram. Shi’ite Muslims regard it as a major festival…
November 14, 2010 When is Christmas 2010? And how did this date get selected? Is it actually the birth date of Jesus? Read more …
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…
