The Evolution of Christmas in America
How Christmas Became an American Holiday Tradition: Santa Claus, Gifts, and a Tree Christmas is one of the most celebrated…
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The Origins and Evolution of Halloween
The Origins and Evolution of Halloween: From Ancient Rituals to Modern-Day Celebrations Halloween, one of the most widely celebrated and…
It’s the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac − associated with good fortune, wisdom and success
Dragons on display in Shanghai. A dragon image is often used to symbolize China itself. Feng Wei Photography/Moment via Getty…
Thanksgiving stories gloss over the history of US settlement on Native lands
Native Americans depicted at the first Thanksgiving feast, in a 1960 film about the Pilgrims’ first year in America. AP…
How Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor became Halloween’s theme song
In Bach’s era, the pipe organ was one of the world’s most technologically advanced instruments. Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis via Getty Images…
Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence
Remember the old saying: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. David Wall/Moment via Getty Images Barry Markovsky, University of South Carolina…
October: A Month of Transition and Harvest
October: A Month of Transition and Harvest October, the tenth month of the Gregorian calendar, holds a special place in…
The Evolution of Halloween: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Celebrations
The Evolution of Halloween: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Celebrations Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, is a holiday with a…
Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them
Treat Kitty to a new box or pet-safe treat, but not scraps from holiday meals. Cyndi Monaghan/Moment via Getty Images…
Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season
Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season – For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit of giving –…
Retailers may see more red after Black Friday as consumers say they plan to pull back on spending
Retailers may see more red after Black Friday as consumers say they plan to pull back on spending – acting…
How was Halloween invented?
How was Halloween invented? Once a Celtic pagan tradition, the holiday has evolved to let kids and adults try on…
