Rapture Or Not, Promise To Care For Pets Stands
Back in May, followers of Harold Camping were preparing for the coming rapture. For some, that preparation included someone to …
TSA Workers Sing Cheer Into Holiday Travel
Turns out those dour security officers who make you take your shoes off at the airport have plenty of Christmas …
A Jewish Perspective On The New Testament
The New Testament is constantly being re-interpreted from a variety of perspectives. From feminists, to socialists, to traditionalists; there’s even …
The Good Old Yule Log Spreads To HDTV
If history repeats itself, one of the most popular programs on television Christmas Day will be a looped, seven-minute piece …
How A Thousand Points Of Light Lit The National Tree
Americans use about 30 billion light bulbs in holiday decorating each year — blinking, flickering, sparkling arrays of color that …
Iowa’s Relevance Criticized With Locals Caucus-Ready
Every caucus season, swarms of politicians and journalists descend on Iowa. Inevitably the question arises: Why should this state have …
A Homecoming For Rachel Griffiths On Broadway
Australian actress Rachel Griffiths, best known in the U.S. for her work on HBO’s Six Feet Under and ABC’s Brothers …
Pride And Prejudice: For Latinos, Tamales Offer Up A Delicious Serving Of Both
It’s Christmas Eve, and many Latinos will celebrate the holiday tonight by unwrapping a delicious little present: tamales. At its …
In Japan, Radiation Fears Reshape Lives
Nine months after Japan’s nuclear accident, life in Tokyo seems to have snapped back to normal, with a vengeance. The …
Secular Opponents Of Holiday Displays Get Creative
Joseph, Mary, and … the Flying Spaghetti Monster? Nativity scenes have long been a part of holiday displays at city …
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