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The month of lights, snow, and feasts

December is the twelfth and last month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. This is used in almost all the world today. It was the tenth month in the early Roman calendar. It became the twelfth month in a later Roman calendar. Until 46 B.C., December only had 29 days. But the RomanContinue reading “The month of lights, snow, and feasts”

The most expensive part of having kids …

is all the wine you have to drink Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Its origins are loosely inspired by the British version of the day but took a unique path in America, thanks in part to social activist Julia Ward Howe. After the Civil War, HoweContinue reading “The most expensive part of having kids …”

Try not to eat all the candy at once

Happy Easter everybody! We’ve spoken about Ishtar before: there is an ancient story about Tammuz (also known as Attis, Osiris, Dionysus, Adonis, Orpheus or Jesus – you’ll get the idea) who was born of a virgin, died, was reborn. He was the lover of Ishtar. The festival associated with Tammuz began as a day ofContinue reading “Try not to eat all the candy at once”

Today is the start of Mulchfest 2024.

MulchFest is an annual event held by the Department of Parks & Recreation that provides New Yorkers with the opportunity to bring their holiday trees to be recycled at designated sites across the five boroughs. For more information, visit the Parks Department’s Mulchfest page. It turns out that you can actually eat parts of yourContinue reading “Today is the start of Mulchfest 2024.”

Now 100% Tinsel Free!

Festivus for the rest of us As not to embarrass yourself tonight at your Festivus family gathering, here are the four tenets of the holiday: The Festivus Pole: During Festivus, an unadorned aluminum pole is displayed. The pole was chosen apparently in opposition to the commercialization of highly decorated Christmas trees, because it is “veryContinue reading “Now 100% Tinsel Free!”

A simple wish that brings spectacular moments

December is the twelfth and last month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. This is used in almost all the world today. It was the tenth month in the early Roman calendar. It became the twelfth month in a later Roman calendar. Until 46 B.C., December only had 29 days. But the RomanContinue reading “A simple wish that brings spectacular moments”