In the past 20 years, stockings have become a worldwide tradition. Originally, children would receive fruits and nuts in their stockings. Now children receive small toys and a variety of candies. As expectations for the finest gifts rise, so do the need...
DC markets are back in full swing for this holiday season. If you need any last minute gifts that are special, want access to tasty, indulgent food or just want to enjoy the fabulous holiday atmosphere, going to one of these markets is an excellent choice.The...
During the holiday season, many senior citizens are stuck at home by themselves. Their families may be unable to visit them or they cannot make it out to see relatives due to difficulty traveling. This leaves thousands of seniors alone during a time that...
As the new year approaches, it comes time to recycle the old and bring in the new. 2026 is no different and is sure to be filled with fresh starts. As the year comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on trends that might be better left behind.First...
Part of the Christmas magic is the non-stop jingles that flood your ears every December. While most of the songs leave you feeling warm and cheerful, we can’t ignore that one song that prompts an automatic skip and groans from the audience. Do you need...
Gingerbread cookies are an extremely fun and sweet treat that kids and adults alike can make. However, there is a varied and multicultural history behind these sweet treats that not many people know about. It dates back to the time of Queen Elizabeth...
In 1898, the first ever Christmas film, Santa Claus, was released. This was a silent movie made in Britain by George Albert Smith. Since then, Hollywood has grown into a mass industry with a significant holiday platform.Before the mass industry came...
For decades, the opening of presents and family time on Christmas day has been accompanied by a single sport: Basketball. The tradition of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) games on Christmas day date back to 1947 and entertain millions with...
The return of Fortnite’s original winter season has stirred up a wave of nostalgia throughout its community. And nowhere is this more evident than at our school. As our school’s students log back onto the once wildly popular game, many are reminded...
Christmas Day: the day we all should be prepared with presents for our loved ones. Since basically forever, people have gathered at the homes of their family and friends, on a cold December 25. Some decorate the Christmas tree, some watch sports, some...
December marks the start of the holiday season in lots of cultures and religions. For many, this means time off from school or work, family gatherings with your annoying cousins and hearing Christmas classics in the mall. But for corporations, it marks...
Every child around the world dreams of one impossible feat on Christmas Eve: catching Santa Claus. They listen carefully for the sounds of reindeer hooves on rooftops and the telltale jingle of Santa’s sleigh. As Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song”...
