Holiday News
Special website for all of you who have almost missed the Valentine’s Day train
Yes, despite grim weather and computer viruses/worms roaming the Internet, Valentine’s Day is only two days away — the train leaves the station on Thursday for that one. But it’s not too late.
CouponChief.com may be just what you need for your last-minute online Valentine’s Day shopping. And, heck, if you can’t find a way to [...]
What a bummer — FBI warns about Valentine’s Day ecard ‘worm’
What better way to show your love on Valentine’s Day than to send a “worm” infected e-card to your lover to infect his/her computer??
Yeah, what a bummer. In a news report just released, the FBI says some e-Valentines making the rounds out there are not loving wishes — they contain the “Storm Worm,” which will [...]
Enough weather madness and economic mayhem — congratulate this lovely couple
Time to put down the remote and back away from the TV. Turn off the weather radio and forget the ice and snow for a minute. Let the politicians carry on — as you know they will — and check them out later.
With Valentine’s Day only two days away, join me and the good folks [...]
It’s not too late for that Valentine’s gift and here’s a website to help
If you’re like me, you still haven’t gotten those gifts completely lined up for Valentine’s Day. In my case the issues are pretty much budgetary, economic demons I have to deal with.
Whatever your problem might be, there’s still time to get on over to the “1-800-flowers.com” website and find some great valentine’s gifts for your [...]
This Buddhist’s tree may tell one of my favorite Christmas stories
A Buddhist who faithfully keeps the family’s 70-year-old Christmas tree on display each year? What kind of Christmas story is that?
Read about this Japanese man and about all he and his family have gone through and the memories linked to their small artificial Christmas tree. I think you’ll agree that it combines all the elements [...]
Do ‘Christmas’ people actually know the origin of the word ‘holiday’?
Our local newspaper had a feature today about some women who created big buttons for people to wear which say something like, “It’s OK to Tell Me ‘Merry Christmas’.” All part of the bizarre notion well-meaning people have obsessed over that saying “Happy Holidays” diminishes the religious value of the greeting.
Do these people understand anything [...]
My present to you: A ‘war on Christmas’ letter from God himself
An evangelical/fundamentalist Christian friend of mine actually sent this to me as a forwarded email. I’ve shortened it and done some light editing. I think it is a marvelous response, from “serious” Christians themselves, regarding that so-called “war on Christmas.” It’s a bit long, but enjoy:
Dear Children,
It has come to my attention that many of [...]
I’m claiming the first shot fired in 2007 ‘war on Christmas’ — war’s over, get back to living!
Wow, where have I been?? The day after I applauded us all (?) for the toned-down talk about the “war on Christmas” silliness, our local newspaper had a sort of “pro” and “con” page regarding the goofiness about Christmas v. holidays, Christmas decorations v. holiday decorations, etc.
But since MY post came first, I’m claiming the [...]
Speaking of Christmas — Your kids might love personal letters from Santa
Santa Claus is one of the more endearing traditions we have kept in the country, despite efforts by various “Christian” zealots who have tried to get rid of the old boy. (”Santa” and “Satan” — get it?)
Here’s a sort of “high-tech” treat you can offer your little ones if you have them — Letters From [...]
Except for a few rumblings, the ‘war on Christmas’ seems strangely silent this year
I’m amazed that I’ve seen or heard very little this year from those well-meaning folks who sound the alarm against those who say “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas.” Have we reached a new level of maturity and sense over this?
Nah. I don’t believe that for a minute. I can recall when I was but [...]
