The poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” widely recognized for its famous opening “‘Twas the Night before Christmas,” remains a cornerstone of holiday tradition. It captures...
In a heartwarming response to a letter penned by eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon, the New York Sun published an editorial on September 21, 1897, affirming the existence...
Senate Democrats released a comprehensive report on Saturday, reflecting over a year of investigation into the Supreme Court’s ethical conduct. Lawmakers asserted the findings revealed a...
President Joe Biden announced on Monday the commutation of death sentences for 37 inmates, a decision he attributed to his moral convictions. However, the death sentences...
The conversation surrounding Christmas often includes critiques from religious leaders and conservatives who lament the holiday’s commercialization and diminishing Christian elements. Many assert that there once...
Hanukkah, often mistakenly conflated with Christmas, stands on its own as a significant Jewish festival. Every year, various articles remind the public of this distinction, as...
In exploring the theme of gifting for his new book, “So Much Stuff,” anthropologist examines the intrinsic motivations behind giving away valuable items. This phenomenon is...
During the era of slavery in the Americas, holidays provided enslaved individuals with unique experiences. Though slave owners offered larger portions of food, alcohol, and extra...
Every holiday season brings echoes of nostalgia, with many lamenting, “Christmas just isn’t like it used to be.” Such sentiments are not novel; the evolution of...
The Georgia Court of Appeals has issued a significant ruling, determining that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office must be removed from the...