Articles Tagged with 'Christmas'

By Sean Delaney Christmas is a season filled with traditions, smiles, and a little magic. But behind the lights, the songs, and the holiday rush are some fun and surprising facts you may not know. Did you know that the idea of decorating Christmas trees started in Germany hundreds of years ago...

Publisher’s Comment Helping Hands, Year-Round As we move through October and into November, it’s easy to see signs of the holiday season ahead — lights going up, local stores preparing for Christmas, and families beginning to plan for the months ahead. But the truth is, the need in our community d...

By Sean Delaney What happened to the Good Old Days? Over the decades, there seems to be a continuing decline in the number and participation in local holiday events. Local events, where neighbours share good cheer together, watching their children delight with an old-fashioned Christmas parade. Goo...

BY SEAN DELANEY So, it’s the birth of Christ, right? I got to thinking – almost everyone I know celebrates Christmas. Sure, the world has grown. I have friends now who celebrate Hanukah, Kwanzaa, a number of different significant and cultural holidays. We have active debates about whether ou...