Historical
Unwrapping Christmas: From Ancient Festivals to Modern Celebrations
Christmas, with its glittering lights and festive spirit, is a celebration deeply embedded in history, evolving from pagan roots to a major Christian holiday and a global cultural phenomenon. This journey through time reveals how a simple date on the calendar has become the centerpiece of winter celebrations around the world, marked by unique traditions and a spirit of goodwill. Let's delve into the rich tapestry of Christmas, exploring how it has transformed and what it signifies across different cultures.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in FYI
Pumpkin Pie vs. Pecan Pie: The Great Thanksgiving Dessert Debate
Thanksgiving always seems to come with at least one friendly argument. Some families go all-in on the stuffing-versus-dressing divide. Others spar over canned cranberry versus homemade. But the debate that quietly simmers beneath it all — the one we pretend isn’t serious but absolutely is — is the dessert showdown between pumpkin pie and pecan pie.
By Lawrence Lease2 months ago in FYI
The Nazca Lines: A Mystery That Remains Unsolved
The Nazca Lines, which are located in the desert of southern Peru, have intrigued archaeologists, scientists and travelers for many years. These huge figures drawn on the ground, representing animals, plants and geometric shapes, are only visible from the air, which has given rise to numerous theories about their function and meaning.
By Ninfa Galeano2 months ago in FYI
Stuffing vs. Dressing: The Great Thanksgiving Debate Continues
It happens every year on Thanksgiving. Friends and family gather around holiday tables to feast on turkey and a multitude of side dishes. When it comes to a particular dish, there is always a debate over what it should be called.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
The Golden Rule
Most religions differ in the Deity they worship, their beliefs, their practices, and their sacred writings. However, there is one thing that ALL religions have in common. They all have a Golden Rule or Ethic of Reciprocity. It is often one statement that summarizes the general principles of ethics. The Golden Rule involves a person's relationship with others.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Suggested Ways to Show Thanks
It is customary for people to state what they are thankful for when they gather around the table for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner on the fourth Thursday of each year. However, every day should be a day for giving thanks. Therefore, we don't have to wait until Thanksgiving Day to give thanks.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
"Let's Talk Turkey"
Over the years, I have learned some interesting things about the bird that ends up on many tables on Thanksgiving Day. Even though the turkey is the centerpiece on most people's dinner tables on Thanksgiving Day, it was not the meat that was eaten on the first Thanksgiving. The 53 pilgrims and 90 Indians ate venison, goose, and duck when they met to celebrate a fruitful harvest.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
The Underlying Meaning of '6-7' (Opinion). Content Warning.
Each generation has had different trends that seem so nonsensical to other generations. For example, baby boomers created the counterculture during the 1960's with the civil rights movement and the hippie movement. Generation X is filled with children that were into more independent thinking due to many of them being "latchkey kids" and due to the introduction of video games and MTV.
By Adrian Holman2 months ago in FYI
