holidays
Today in history: An occasional poem for the first night of Passover
April 3, 2015Tonight begins the Jewish festival of Passover, which celebrates the exodus of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt.
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The Jewish New Year for trees comes on Feb. 3 this year
January 22, 2015Ancient sages of the Jewish religion established a special new year for trees. Yes, trees!
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Your mailman delivers Santa magic each Christmas season
December 23, 2014Overwhelmed this time of year, Santa Claus has delegated the answering of his letters to committees, and your mailman has been certified as the chair of the Royal Oak Elves Committee.
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Top 10 books of 2014: a holiday reading list
December 16, 2014The holidays are upon us in earnest. It's an ideal time to put down the smartphone or iPad and curl up with a good book.
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What is Hanukkah really all about?
December 16, 2014Solstice? revolution? religious miracle? military might? Like most things, this holiday can be viewed from multiple perspectives.
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