When I was a young child my sister and I would make our Christmas lists on Thanksgiving. It was a family tradition, the lists went home with our Grandparents to be mailed to Santa Claus. We put a lot of thought into those lists. A lot. We were told to make them long to give … Continue reading Raggedy, Monsters, and Stuff.
Category: National Holiday
A dose of Christmas Spirit, please.
Thanksgiving came and went. Now we're quickly approaching Christmas. Christmas - what seems to be the biggest holiday of the year. Stores and malls go crazy with holiday sales, decorations are everywhere, there's a mad rush to cram all the traditions into a short period of time, kids come home from college/school, family too, gifts … Continue reading A dose of Christmas Spirit, please.
This Friday is, just Friday to me.
One of the great American holidays is this week - Thanksgiving. You thought I was going to say "Black Friday" didn't you? The fact is that Thanksgiving is one holiday that is celebrated by just about every American - regardless of visible race, creed, or political beliefs. Many churches and community centers even go … Continue reading This Friday is, just Friday to me.