I had the pleasure of reading Dr. Garst’s last book, Women Beyond Belief last year and I am looking forward to her latest book, Women… Read More »Women v. Religion: The Case Against Faith… and for Freedom, Dr. Karen L. Garst, editor
There are ethereal visitors in many end of the year customs. Some are unpleasant and even violent. Others are benevolent gift-bearers. Most early gift-bearers brought… Read More »Gifts from Benevolent Strangers
Greenery was often used to decorate for winter solstice and new year celebrations, pre-Christianity. For some, the greenery symbolized the coming spring and hope for… Read More »What about Greenery, Wreaths and Trees?
If you live in North America as I do, you already know about Christmas on December 25 and winter solstice on December 21.  Let’s start… Read More »Why December 25?
I was raised Catholic. I attended Catholic school through college. Our Christmas traditions included attending church on Christmas Eve and a party afterwards. Gifts were… Read More »What is Christmas?