Tag Archives: holidays

Bursting the Gobble

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Why do Americans bother with Thanksgiving? The American holiday of Thanksgiving is about to take place, one which began with the pilgrims and Indians sharing a feast to give thanks for a good harvest.  As time progressed and we moved away from an agrarian-based economy, the holiday became a day of giving thanks for the blessings in our lives and spending time with our families.  And now Thanksgiving has evolved yet again–it’s become more of a “shopping holiday” with people … Continue reading →

Perfectly Imperfect

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Why can’t we accept that we’re perfect in our imperfection? As I’m sure we’re all aware, it’s that most wonderful time of year when we stress over the holidays, wanting to make certain that everything is perfect and lives up to the Currier and Ives vision we have in our minds.  We strive for perfection in everything, from the decorations to the gifts, from the food to the music.  The problem is that we’re not perfect.  Some things will not … Continue reading →

Black Cryday and Cyber Runday

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Why do we subject ourselves to the madness of holiday shopping? Warning: Due to the bit of humbugging in this post, discretion is advised for those who are holiday shopaholics. I’m sure it’s no surprise to any of us that Christmas has long been a commercial holiday and has become increasingly so as time progresses.  Because of the extreme commercialism that is entwined with Christmas, Thanksgiving took over as my favorite holiday that focuses on family, food, and relaxing…until now. … Continue reading →