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Which Came First: Santa or the Christmas Tree?
By Randy Stocklin · 18 years ago
You think Santa Claus and decorated trees when you think Christmas, right? The Jolly One probably comes first as the number one symbol of the holiday, but there's no mistaking that Christmas trees are nearly ...
Smoking As a Part of Culture
By Tima Ashar · 18 years ago
Smoking has a long tradition and history in all major countries. It is not just a personal habit. It is a part of our culture. No matter what laws are made and how many campaigns ...
The Origin of Mythical Creatures as Weathervanes
By Dana Smith · 18 years ago
The Tower of the Winds (Horologion) built in Athens by the astronomer Andronicus around the first half of the first century BC is apparently the oldest surviving weathervane if not the very first in human ...
Sitting Shiva sympathy gift, the Jewish Tradition of Mourning
By Jane Mortiz · 18 years ago
Strength in numbers
Sitting Shiva is the tradition of mourning in the Jewish religion. Gathering together as a community is at the core of sitting Shiva, just as it is at the core of many ...
Homepagers Weekly Horoscopes May 29th - June 4th,2006
By Bruval Krislyn · 18 years ago
ARIES
This week's scenario is highlighted by your inability to control your emotions. Finalize contracts as quickly as possible. Concentrate on key positions. Don't be too quick to judge others. You may have invalid information ...
History of Neckties
By Tima Ashar · 18 years ago
Neckties are an essential component of the modern man’s formal attire. So much so that it is unthinkable to be without them on an interview or other formal occasions. This clothing accessory has even become ...
Poor Old Santa Claus
By Angie Stocklin · 18 years ago
Poor old Santa Claus. Sometimes he gets a bad rap. People say he doesn’t represent Christmas well. People say he doesn’t set a good example for Christians celebrating December 25. And people say—gasp!—that he doesn’t ...
Halloween Masks
By Peter Emerson · 18 years ago
The contemporary celebration of Halloween comes from the ancient Celtic festival of `Samhain.’ It is an annual celebration observed on October 31. It is a tapered version of All Hallows Eve. Halloween came to America ...
Horse Sex and Other Outrageous Stories Become Online Megastars.
By David Maillie · 18 years ago
Seattle Times staff columnist Danny Westneat wrote an article last year about a man that died from anal sex with a horse. This story was so outlandish that it became the all time most read ...
Ending Poverty Consciousness
By Jeanie Marshall · 18 years ago
Definition number 1 of "poverty" in the American Heritage Dictionary is: "The state of being poor; lack of the means of providing material needs or comforts." It is further defined as "deficiency in amount; scantiness; ...
It's Crystal Clear, Meth Kills
By Samuel Durand · 18 years ago
Crystal meth poses a serious threat in today’s society. With its highly addictive properties, and its attractive effects, its main users are youths, followed closely by adults. Be it by loss of weight, insomnia or ...
Solving The Utensil Puzzle
By Lydia Ramsey · 18 years ago
Many people know how to navigate place settings and know when to use each utensil. How to hold those knives, forks and spoons, where to put them when you are not using them and what ...
If the Wedding Crasher Comes
By Richard Keir · 18 years ago
Movies quite naturally use nearly every aspect of our lives and traditions - often in odd ways. "The Wedding Crashers" - a pair of divorce mediators - crash weddings to find available women high on ...
A History Of Valentine's Day
By Mansi Gupta · 18 years ago
The shortest month of February perhaps brings the greatest moments of joy and celebration for every couple across the globe. This is because of the fêted occasion of Valentines Day that falls on the 14th ...
Ancient Celebrations Of The Christmas Holiday
By Dominic Ferrara · 18 years ago
Christmas may very well be the oldest holiday that is shared
across the many cultures of the world; it is traditionally
celebrated during the winter season (or even the warm summer
season if you count ...