To those who are so offended by the expression, "happy holidays": Why are you so terrbly afraid? Christmas is alive and well in the USA. ...more

December 23, 2009

Yesterday I went to a store to make our annual Christmas card from a photo of my daughter. It is very easy to do and there are dozens of choices for a card background, but to my surprise, none are actually Christian. It struck me as odd that they are making a profit off of Christmas but excluding the Christian aspect of it. Oh, there were Santas and snowmen, snowflakes, poinsettias and such. There was Hanukkah and other religions represented but no manger scenes, no angels, no Virgin Mary and no Jesus. ...more

December 15, 2009

There are small miracles, and then there is what Sandi Odermatt of Tampa experienced last week. ...more

December 13, 2009

It's a time of year to reflect on surviving holiday gatherings, especially your own. ...more

December 12, 2009

Chabad of Pinellas County will hold its inaugural Hanukkah Wonderland, filled with latkes, driedels and a visit from a biblical hero at the end of this month. ...more

November 28, 2009

Consumers who have not yet ordered Barnes & Noble's electronic book reader, the Nook, won't see one for the holidays. ...more

November 21, 2009

For all of its conspicuous consumption, America has a firm foundation in generosity, especially during the holiday season. ...more

December 28, 2008

Hollywood bestows a bumper crop on movie fans this weekend. ...more

December 24, 2008

America Locke is opening her home to public tours Sunday in celebration of the final day of Hanukkah. ...more

December 24, 2008

My girlfriend is a devout Methodist and I'm a conservative Jew. Our children are grown and our grandchildren live out of town. We embrace our differences and celebrate our holidays jointly, which has helped us gain a unique perspective. We've learned that both holidays have common themes: love, hope, miracles and giving. ...more

December 20, 2008