Elf on the Shelf needs better working conditions during Christmas season
December has arrived, bringing with it the excitement of the Christmas season. It also means the arrival of house guests. For my family, those guests […]
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‘Yes, Virginia’ editorial shows power of believing
Christmas is a special time, and the season is the reason for one of my favorite editorials about the holiday ever written. In September 1897, […]
Vogts announces his favorite Christmas songs, stories
With Christmas upon us and the wonderful time with friends and family occupying most of my attention, I thought I would share a few of […]
‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.’
Christmas is a special time, and this is one of my favorite editorials about the holiday ever written. In September 1897, 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote […]
Christmas time means gift giving, so bring on the crazy
Christmas time has arrived, and for most people, that is a good thing. I’m not like most people, though. Christmas bothers me, bothers me a […]
Famous Santa Claus letter spawns scholarship
In September 1897, 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to The New York Sun, which hasn’t been published since 1950, asking, “Please tell me the […]
Thanksgiving Tastes Best With A Side-Order Of Family
After Thursday and an excessive amount of consuming sleep-inducing turkey, marshmallow-encrusted sweet potatoes and all the stuffing I will be able to handle, I’m sure […]