|
|
|
|||||
Archive:
| |||||
Home to some of the most treasured holiday events in the country, Boston, Massachusetts is a wonderful destination for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year's. Enjoy the winter holiday season in the Boston area of Massachusetts located on the Northeast coast of the United States. (Suite101.com)
How to Celebrate Chanukah, or Festi... Nov 8, 2008
Chanukah, also spelled Hanukah or Hanukkah, is the Jewish festival of rededication and is considered a celebration of religious freedom. During the holiday season, the customs or traditions of other people are sometimes overlooked in the fervor of Christmas. (Suite101.com)
From Thanksgiving to tree trimming, cocktails to suit every party occasion Nov 8, 2008
Only 20 days until Thanksgiving, and then the rush to Hanukkah and Christmas ... Eight days of kosher wine just isn't going to cut it this Hanukkah. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Ga... Nov 7, 2008
How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game: Simple Rules for Enjoying this Jewish Holiday Tradition ... How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game ... How to Play the Hanukkah Dreidel Game. (Suite101.com)
Emma Porter and the Polk Pickle Nov 7, 2008
My answer is a resounding yes, and in closing, I m going to suggest the perfect Christmas or Hanukkah gift; a copy of the award-winning Provisions and Politics (Polk Home Gift Shop) and a gallon of Polk Pickle (recipe, page 133). On the other hand, if the ancient rite gives you pause, I will heartily suggest that you make a date with June Patrick, the local specialist of the Polk Pickle to commence with your holiday orders. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
In brief: Family Dates (11/6/08) Nov 6, 2008
Holiday Food and Gift Festival, noon-6 p.m. Friday, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W. Seventh St. A huge holiday show combining the spirts of Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Kwanza. Donations for Toys for Tots and food for The Children's Lunch Box will be accepted. (Anchorage Daily News)
How to Avoid Holiday Stress and Bur... Nov 5, 2008
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas bring a tremendous amount of joy. But all of the preparations and activities also have the potential to bring anxiety and tension. (Suite101.com)
Home Depot, Pike Nurseries ready for Christmas shoppers Nov 4, 2008
Outdoor, inflatable Santa Clauses, solar-powered LED lights and Hanukkah decorations are featured prominently at the front of the big-box store. The Atlanta-based chain looked at what sold best a year ago to order this year s supplies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
How to Prep for a Pet's Holiday Sta... Nov 2, 2008
The holiday season - the period of time spanning Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years - is a very busy travel season, and this lands many cats, dogs and other pets in a kennel, cattery, dog hotel, cat hotel or other form of pet boarding facility. For pet owners who opt to board a cat or dog at a kennel or other pet boarding facility this holiday season, it's important to understand that there is a good amount of planning required to prepare the pet for a kennel stay. (Suite101.com)
Being generous in character for November Nov 1, 2008
December s Holidays (HOLY DAYS) such as Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are just a short time away. Glory. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Students share differences, similarities of faith Oct 31, 2008
One student asked if it was true that Hanukkah is not actually a very important holiday in Jewish tradition. The concept of Hanukkah as a less important Jewish holiday is a recent phenomenon that has arisen as it has become more commercial, Kraemer said ... Because of its commercialization, Hanukkah, which usually shares the month of December with Christmas, has been considered by many to be a less important holiday. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Top 5 Holiday Gift Ideas for Dog Ow... Oct 25, 2008
Then, on Christmas or Hanukkah, present the dog owner with a gift of the new doggy cookbook and the homemade dish, created using one of the recipes in their new doggy cookbook. Gift Idea #3: A Pet Photography Session. (Suite101.com)
A little early for a victory dance? Oct 25, 2008
Are you worried you might be wishing someone Happy Hanukkah by accident. By Testing Italic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Church roundup Oct 25, 2008
Sandler's message will be titled "Jesus and Hanukkah" and will explain the history of Hanukkah, how Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah today and how Jesus used this special festival to point to his mission here on earth. A Hanukkah menorah will be lit and members will thank God for Jesus. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Texas Dreidel Tournament For A Happy Hanukkah: A Fun Event And Unique Fundraising Opportunity Oct 20, 2008
"We had a blast with the dreidels!" exclaimed Rabbi Kenny Weiss, director of the Houston Hillel, describing the games played at last year's Hanukkah party. is a new game that combines the traditional Hanukkah dreidel game with Texas hold'em poker ... Last Hanukkah, groups of young adults across the country played No Limit Texas Dreidel at their Hanukkah parties. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Holiday hosting survival guide Oct 18, 2008
It is possible to have a tranquil Thanksgiving, harmonious Hanukkah and composed Christmas, but etiquette experts say that expectations need to be clear from the start, and being accommodating is part of the deal. You obviously can t pick your mother-in-law or other family members, said Krissy Tiglias, home editor for TheNest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hosting a Birthday Party for Your D... Oct 16, 2008
Consider hosting a , Christmas or Hanukkah. The copyright of the article Hosting a Birthday Party for Your Dog in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
• COLUMN: Welcome Glenn Beck, the spirit of Christmas Oct 14, 2008
And Beck coined the term "RamaHanuKwanzMas" to refer to a PC amalgam of Christmas, the Islam holiday of Ramadan, the Jewish winter festival of Hanukkah and the African-American Kwanza commemoration. A recovering alcoholic and drug user, Beck has converted to Mormonism He is married, and has four children. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Preparing for the Holiday Season Oct 8, 2008
Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and snowy winter weather also offer lots of opportunity to spend time with the scissor and glue. But before you embark on your craft projects for the winter season you will want to prepare by stocking up on some basic arts and crafts supplies. (Suite101.com)
Alen Corp. Debuts Paralda - an Air Purifier that Uses Less Energy than a Light Bulb Oct 6, 2008 December 2005 Oct 3, 2008 December 2003 Oct 3, 2008 December 2001 Oct 3, 2008 November 2002 Oct 3, 2008 Central Illinois man gets OK to display nativity scene at Capitol Oct 3, 2008 Dave Koz - Greatest Hits Debuts at No. 1 on Both Billboard's Top Contemporary Jazz Albums Chart and iTunes' Jazz Album Chart Sep 25, 2008 School calendar adjusted to make up for days lost due to strike Sep 24, 2008 Stephen Colbert Takes Back Christmas! Sep 17, 2008 Watch your back, Grinch: Here comes 'A Colbert Christmas' Sep 17, 2008 DIYHOBBIES-HOME Sep 16, 2008 Give the Gift of "Green" Air this Holiday Season with Paralda - Available for the First Time for Christmas and Hanukkah Sep 15, 2008 Crafting Eases Cash Crunch During Giving Season Sep 3, 2008 Flecktones Set To 'Jingle' This Fall Aug 29, 2008 As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008 Holiday Parade to return Dec. 13, planning under way now Aug 23, 2008 Political Grapevine Aug 20, 2008 More of this story» Aug 14, 2008 Celebration returns to Beijing Aug 8, 2008 Getting an edge in divorce court Jul 15, 2008 Jewish American Food Culture Book R... Jul 3, 2008 Cramers give up gifts for giving Jun 26, 2008 Part 2:The long struggle to go home Jun 16, 2008 Waxman: Abramoff Influenced White House, Had Photo Taken With Bush ... Jun 10, 2008 Strategies for dealing with credit card debt Jun 5, 2008 * Feature: Jewish 85-year-old widow watches her own life story May 6, 2008 Ideas for Your Winter Wedding May 4, 2008 Joy Behar brings stability to 'The View' Apr 20, 2008 Historic prison works to restore lost synagogue Apr 18, 2008 "Nationally, approximately 30 percent of interfaith couples raise their children Jewish, while the Boston community keeps them Jewish at a rate of 60 percent."The Passover TestBy Shmuel Rosner Apr 18, 2008 Spotlight shines bright on the RiviereFormer Weehawken resident pursues the stage, directs, teaches Apr 13, 2008 Jewish Families Struggle With Intermarriage Apr 5, 2008 OUT OF THE INK BOTTLE: Freedom for the Holidays Mar 22, 2008 Jewish celebration tells of survival story Mar 21, 2008 Happy Crossmas! Mar 20, 2008 Travelling Tory woos ethnic voters Feb 25, 2008 The month of love Feb 15, 2008 Stars still have love for Winehouse Feb 14, 2008 Secrets Of Celebrity Swag Season Feb 13, 2008 John McCain As Judah Maccabee: Why He Can Tap Into the Jewish Vote Feb 8, 2008 Say It With Chocolate Feb 4, 2008 Politics and Punditry: A painful part of running for president Feb 4, 2008 This super holiday season is far from over Feb 3, 2008 Only 14 more days Jan 24, 2008 Q train hero 'stood up to bigotry' Jan 18, 2008 Meet the 'new' grandparents Jan 16, 2008 Circling the Square, Jan 10 Jan 11, 2008 Iraq's Progress, Safety and Blessing Jan 11, 2008 For Valentine's, roses are red, florists are blue Jan 10, 2008 Word Of The Year: "Subprime" Jan 6, 2008 American Dialect Society's words and phrases of the year Jan 5, 2008 Families, recognizing a time to give back, attend Mitzvah Day Jan 4, 2008 NASA'S GLAST satellite gets unwrapped for the holidays Jan 2, 2008 Panel on meaning of Holiday Season, New Year Jan 2, 2008 Jim Mullen column: Happy holidays . . . from our service department 01-01-2008 Jan 2, 2008 Owling and other adventures Dec 30, 2007 Reviewing the top stories in 2007 Dec 30, 2007 Col. Hunt: Being a Soldier During Christmas Dec 29, 2007 • Care For Aging: Jarring Realities Dec 29, 2007 Poems for the holidays Dec 29, 2007 U.S. Jews, Muslims seek paths to harmony Dec 28, 2007 Boro Bangladeshis honor man for Q train heroics Dec 28, 2007 Myths and facts about Kwanzaa Dec 28, 2007 Kwanzaa festivities starting Dec 27, 2007 The 'CardsDirect 2007/2008 Card Recycling and Re-Use Program' Announced by CardsDirect Dec 27, 2007
"The powerful yet extremely energy efficient four-speed Paralda couples stylish design with the most advanced HEPA filtration cleaning system available, a UV lamp to kill bacteria in the air - that is set to last 3 to 5 years, ionizer, the industry's best lifetime warranty, and an easy-to-use 24-hour programmable timer. For holiday shoppers looking for the safest and most efficient air purifier on the market this Christmas or Hanukkah - Paralda is the only green, portable air purification... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Holiday Food and Gift Festival, noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center, 600 W. Seventh Ave. Check out Anchorage's new convention center while enjoying a show that combines the spirts of Christmas, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Kwanza. See the giant turkey and Santa. (Anchorage Daily News)
Presidential Message: Hanukkah 2005. Presidential Message: Kwanzaa 2005. (White House News Releases)
President's Hanukkah Message ... OMB Director Reads Hanukkah Stories. (White House News Releases)
President's Hanukkah Message. President Urges Senate to Pass Economic Security Package. (White House News Releases)
Presidential Message: Hanukkah, 2002. Memorandum to Federal Employees. (White House News Releases)
In 2004, a menorah was placed in the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago and in the Capitol building in observance of the start of Hanukkah. A large artificial Christmas tree has been displayed in the Capitol Rotunda for years during the holiday season. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Over the summer, Koz went into the studio with Barry Manilow, who asked him to play sax on three tracks for his upcoming album, and taped a performance for the upcoming PBS special "Lights - a Hanukkah Celebration." In the past week, Dave appeared on "Entertainment Tonight," performed at a fundraising concert for Barack Obama and at the ET-People Magazine Emmy party, and picked up the R&R "Personality of the Year" award for his show on Broadcast Architecture's Smooth Jazz Network. He'll wrap up... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 12-day winter break for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Year's will not be changed, however, under the new schedule. "We thought keeping the winter holiday intact would be helpful to families," Superintendent Dr. Charles Amuso said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
" (Jewish fans, don't despair: There's also a duet with on a ditty entitled, "Hanukkah. ") The special is set to premiere Sun., Nov. 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, and a DVD which includes a special "book burning Yule log" and will donate some of the proceeds to will be available the following Tuesday. That's right. Just in time for Christmas. Via filed under 1 Comments Now loading... Add Your Comment! Guests E! Online members | Play nice and have fun. And please, no HTML tags. You've got 1000 characters... (E! Online)
It will be a musical special featuring John Legend, Elvis Costello, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Feist and The Daily Show host Jon Stewart, who's slated to sing a duet with Colbert of a song simply titled Hanukkah. (The song Colbert is to sing with Nelson appears to be a version of The Little Drummer Boy called Little Dealer Boy. (USA Today -- Life)
When Christmas or Hanukkah rolls around, you can drop an intended gift into an equally special box. ADVENT CALENDAR. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Give the Gift of "Green" Air this Holiday Season with Paralda - Available for the First Time for Christmas and Hanukkah - Yahoo ... Give the Gift of "Green" Air this Holiday Season with Paralda - Available for the First Time for Christmas and Hanukkah ... "For holiday shoppers looking for the safest and most efficient air purifier for their family this Christmas or Hanukkah - we have designed the Paralda - the first and only certified green, portable air purification appliance ever available in... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
It's an easy way to capture memories from each day of Hanukkah. -- Something old, something new: Update your old and tired holiday decor with inexpensive and easy to customize chipboard embellishments. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"Jingle Bells""Silent Night""Sleigh Ride""The Christmas Song""The Twelve Days of Christmas""J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio""Christmas Time Is Here""Linus and Lucy""Jingle Bells (reprise)""The Hanukkah Waltz""Danse of the Sugar Plum Fairies""O Come All Ye Faithful""Medley""Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas""River". MORE LIKE THIS ARTICLES March 05, 2008. (Billboard.com)
" Super Bowl Batter Up! The Mikey Show! Hash House A Go Go Sports Fantasy - Westfield Horton Plaza As seen on Streetside Feb. 9, 2007 Tiffany will have the perfect engagement rings The Travis Parker Salon can show you how to get the perfect "updo" -- in only five minutes. Spice up your love life with some S Factor moves. Spice up your love life with some chocolate from Chuao. The perfect Valentine's Day present to give yourself: Stud Bubbles!s As seen on Streetside January 26, 2007 Party... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
The parade, a community event in the winter, is designed to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year s, all at the same time, according to Detective Ted Delano, president of the SPA.. Organizations who would like to participate or get more information are asked to contact Delano or fellow SPA officers Jim Schultz, Jay Locke and Paul Bartram by calling the Swampscott Police Department s non-emergency number, 781-595-1111. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Or to include the Star of David for those who celebrate Hanukkah. Coca-Cola has not yet responded to FOX News about the story. (Fox News)
The holiday concert will consist of a children's choir, adult choir and soloists celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza. A 27,600 challenge grant was awarded to Harbor Arts Inc. in support of Radio Harbor Country, WRHC. The Pokagon Fund will match dollar for dollar any monetary contributions made to WRHC up to a total of 27,600. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Feel free to swap out this term with Hanukkah, Kwanza or even Festivus. Come to think of it, I think the Olympics do feature Feats of Strength. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pictures showing a family Hanukkah celebration ultimately settled that debate, Mr. Niman says, by demonstrating that this was how they were brought up. That was effective as a piece of evidence, because it was controversial. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
They include: Potato Kugel, Dairy Noodle Kugel, Passover Matzah Stuffing, Gefilte Fish, Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake, Holiday Brisket, Toasted Barley Brisket Accompaniment, Egg Cream, Falafel, Corned Beef, Challah, Matzah Balls (Knaidlach), "Doctored" Gefilte Fish, Cholent, Stuffed Cabbage (Sephardi Style), Potato Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts for Hanukkah, Hamantashen, Charoset for Passover, Passover Macaroons, Passover Sponge Cake, Cheese Blintzas. Although the volume is not meant as a cookbook, a... (Suite101.com)
During Hanukkah, the kids were always given $100 to donate anywhere they wanted, and the giving seems to have taught them good values in life. Andrew and Caroline take turns speaking, get excited about fund raising, and begin any interjection with "excuse me, mom..." Cramer, who is obviously very proud of her family, reasons that the idea to use holidays and birthdays to raise money for charity has gone over so well because "they still get some presents - so it works out on all ends." Cramer's... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Josh left the NICU a week later in the middle of Hanukkah. It was the night we lit five candles, and we loved the symbolism: The five of us. (MSNBC -- Health)
Abramoff had his photograph taken with President Bush on six different occasions, with four of those taking place at political receptions and the other two coming at an annual White House Hanukkah party and an event in the Old Executive Office Building. The photos took place from May 2001 to Oct. 2002. (CBS News)
Say you charged $700 at Christmas or Hanukkah on a card that carries a 13 percent interest rate and requires a minimum payment of $28 a month. Pay just the minimum every month, and it will take you more than five years to pay off the debt and will have cost you more than $210 in interest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The play was written and directed by Lisa Rule, a Chillicothe High English and drama teacher and evangelical Christian who first met Erika Mandler a decade ago when Rule was invited to her home to light Hanukkah candles ... As a child, Kern was chastised by a third-grade teacher after explaining that she celebrated Hanukkah, not Christmas, and did not pray to Jesus Christ. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Think Christmas and Hanukkah colors. Also consider winter whites, which have a slight tint of yellow that give them a creamier color, as opposed to the brighter, crisper color of summer white. (Suite101.com)
Longstanding Behar joke: "A couple of years ago, I got a call: 'Happy Hanukkah.' And I said, 'Ma, I'm not Jewish!' ". Still, Behar's original role on "The View" was limited to filling in on days that Walters was absent. (Boston Globe)
Sifting through the fallen plaster, she found sheet music for Hanukkah songs and a tip from the point of a star that had been affixed to the ceiling. Matt Rourke / APAn interior view of the synagogue is shown at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Five traditional Jewish practices are usually used as criteria in studies tasked with assessing the viability of a Jewish community: lighting Hanukkah candles, attending a Passover Seder, fasting on Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement), lighting Shabbat candles, and keeping a kosher home. The first twoHanukkah-candle lighting and Seder attendancetend to be those with the highest levels of participation among the vast majority of Jews ... The correlation between the Hanukkah-candle lighting... (Slate)
In 1992, PIE also launched its now annual holiday series featuring stories about Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza among others. One adaptation was of the classic story A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
"I wouldn't want to do anything that would upset her," Barbara said, adding that she was encouraged when she asked permission to give Gus a Hanukkah book and the response was "absolutely." ... "But she also invited us over for Hanukkah. She's very private, so we're not sure where her commitment is.". (FOX61, CT)
I'd rather live in a country where people are free to say, "Happy Hanukkah," "Happy Kwanzaa," "Happy Ramadan" or "Happy Easter," depending on the season. It doesn't offend me that others are celebrating their beliefs which may be different than mine, because we have that right. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
"It's more on the level of Hanukkah," with "historical significance, kind of a festive significance.". Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, except on Tuesday when it's open until 9 p.m.. (The Daily Reflector)
And while Christmas is forced to contend with Thanksgiving, New Year's Day, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, there is little holiday competition around Easter time. (Passover and Easter, despite their proximity in the calendar, don't seem to much. (Slate)
And it means Happy Hanukkah greetings or Chinese New Year cards are sent out sometimes to those whose names sound Jewish or Chinese, but aren't. And it means a lot of effort is spent promoting Conservative government accomplishments moves like creating the Air India inquiry through householder mail-outs. (Toronto Star)
December brings Hanukkah and Christmas, the latter a season starting off after Thanksgiving and ending in a pile of brightly colored wrapping paper on the living room floor. This holiday supports all the stores who didn't have a holiday of their own and let us not forget the sale of holly, mistletoe and eggnog. (Daily Triplicate)
Despite reports Ronson would produce Winehouse's next disc, believed to be an album of Christmas and Hanukkah songs, he said: "We haven't started working on a new album.". As for who's on his wish list to work with next, Ronson didn't hesitate: "Slash. I'm going to stalk him.". (Winnipeg Sun)
Most people exchange gifts at year-end holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah. But celebrities have "Swag Season." From Sundance to the Oscars, 'tis the time for mountains of clothes, beauty products, shoes, jackets, jewelry, vacations--and even plastic surgery, all free for a star's taking. (Forbes -- Business)
Joe Lieberman, who was at John McCain's side Tuesday night, thinks his colleague might be Judah Macabee, a reference to the warrior whose victory over the Greeks is commemorated in the celebration of Hanukkah ... Joe Lieberman, who was at John McCain's side Tuesday night, thinks his colleague might be Judah Macabee, a reference to the warrior whose victory over the Greeks is commemorated in the celebration of Hanukkah. (Townhall.com)
Christmas and Hanukkah were months ago - yet you still have chocolate bars, coins, and hollow Santas cascading from your cabinets. You can keep the mediocre stuff for a future party pinata, but repurpose the good stuff for the following recipes. (Boston Globe)
Published: Sunday, February 3, 2008 1:08 PM MST Long before he would become Democratic Party chairman as well as the colorful and successful Washington lawyer, Bob Strauss grew up in the small West Texas cowboy town of Stamford, where, as he joked, his non-Jewish neighbors thought Hanukkah was a duck call. President George W. Bush once told an off-the-record press dinner of the political counsel Bob Strauss had volunteered when Bush s polling numbers were first dropping. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Forget Easter, Passover, Christmas and Hanukkah ... Sadly, much like the seventh night of Hanukkah, the Super Bowl rarely lives up to the hype. (North County Times)
Back to the subject of "special times," whether they be birthdays, weddings, crazy parties, graduations, big purchases, the first day of school, the last day of school, Christmas, Easter, Hanukkah, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year's, Labor Day or all of the above in one mind-blowing weekend that they're sure to make a movie about, once you get around to writing that screenplay. What do these all have in common. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Askari, hailed as a "Hanukkah hero" in earlier events, was riding the Q train on Dec. 8 at around 11:30 p.m., heading home from work, when four young Jews wished an entourage of 14 people a happy Hanukkah ... Adler and Askari have since become friends, with the latter visiting the former's parents and attending his Hanukkah party. (Forest Hills Ledger, NY)
On the last day of Hanukkah, Cheri Goldberg gathered with her son, daughter-in-law and 18-month-old grandson Ari to light the eighth candle on the menorah, say their blessings and sing Hanukkah songs ... This Hanukkah, the Goldbergs celebrated together through an iChat session, where they meet virtually to spend time with their grandson every Sunday. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Eddie, who also did a magic show fundraiser for the band when it was heading to Pasadena, entertained at the North Shore Mall during a Hanukkah celebration. . (Danvers Herald, MA)
MAF s mission was to deliver 226,000 Christmas and Hanukkah cards to American troops and to report on America s successes inside Iraq. They spent days outside of the relatively safe Green Zone in Baghdad and other cities that, until the troop surge, were hotbeds of radical Muslims. (Human Events Online)
Valentine's Day ranks as the third-busiest holiday - behind Christmas and Hanukkah and Mother's Day - for fresh-flower and plant sales, according to the Society of American Florists in Alexandria, Va. Florists have always had to scramble to get enough Valentine's Day roses, which are grown mostly in Colombia. (AZCentral -- News)
Mortgage Term Tops "Facebook," "Green" And "Googleganger" Among Linguists. CHICAGO, Jan. 5, 2008. (CBS News)
Kwanza + Hanukkah + Christmas. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
"I do it because my kids get lots of stuff on Hanukkah, and I want them to remember those who don't," she said. "I hope (Benjamin and Eli) are getting something out of giving to others, spending time they could be playing video games helping other people. And it's nice to see other people doing the same thing.". (Owings Mills Times, MD)
Everyone likes getting high-tech presents for Christmas and Hanukkah, and the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington received a wonderful present this year - NASAs Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST). GLAST arrived at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) soon after Thanksgiving on November 28 in a large container. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
"What does your faith/creed say about Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid and what does the celebration mean to you personally? How does the observation and reflection help you prepare for the year ahead?". The free thinker on the panel will tackle the same subject end-of-year contemplation and preparation for the next without the religious component. (Globe and Mail)
It says Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noel, Kwanzaa Yenu Iwe Na Heri and Gajan Kristnaskon. His pagan customers are sure to be miffed that there s no Festive Saturnalia anywhere. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Hanukkah is over too, and this wasn't a Hanukkah book to begin with, but Eric A. Kimmel's "A Picture for Marc" gives a vibrant portrait of the young Chagall (born Moishe Shagal "in Vitebsk, the dullest town in all of Russia") and his first art teacher, Yehuda Pen. The first half of the book is the stronger by far. (Boston Globe)
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa , the Solstice or something else altogether, the news that the last Santa suit manufacturer in the country (Halco of Belle Vernon) no longer produced the suits in the United States had to be sad Now, according to Terri Greenberg, president of Halco, apparel for Santa and his associates is made in China, Hong Kong, Thailand and "all over.". Y IS FOR YOUTUBE. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
This is the Christmas season for me, Hanukkah for some, Kwanzaa for others. I am not sure what the Zoroastrians believe in, but that is cool as well. (Fox News)
"It could be Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, it happens around the holidays, when people get together," she said. "It usually starts with, 'I'd like to talk about what you have to offer,' " said Veith, the administrative director of care coordination at McLean. (FOX61, CT)
Barbara Pelman: Hanukkah at Harrison ... Pelman sees similarities among Hanukkah, Christmas and the solstice ... Hanukkah at Harrison. (Times Colonist)
He also cited a recent incident in a New York subway "where four young Jews were being verbally and physically assaulted on a train for wishing the passengers a happy Hanukkah, and the only individual to come to their rescue was a young Muslim man," Hassan Askari, of Bangladeshi heritage, who was beaten. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Race)
Sabini hailed Askari as a "Hanukkah hero" and called the act of bravery "a true New York story." ... Assault victim Walter Adler, 23, said he and 21-year-old Jackson Heights resident Angelica Krischanovich wished the large group a Happy Hanukkah, which prompted a heated response from the alleged attackers, one of whom shouted he was Catholic. (Bayside Times, NY)
It's not tied to any specific religion, is a relatively new observance and seems to compete with other major holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah ... Maulana Karenga, who founded Kwanzaa in 1966, came up with the idea of a holiday for blacks who felt disenfranchised by traditionally European holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
It was never meant to be. "- Herald staff writer Joe Saunders contributed to this report.. (Bradenton Herald)
offers custom greeting cards for consumers and businesses including Christmas cards, holiday cards (Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, New Year's, etc. photo cards, thank you cards, anniversary cards and assortment packs for all occasions. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Back to Holidays News
©1998-2008 SurfWax, Inc.
All rights reserved. Patents pending.
Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2008 |