Tag: tradition

At Greek festivals, where tips support the church, one writer questions financial transparency, gratuity culture, and where the money really goes.

The holidays are a special time. We do many things together, like decorating trees and drinking hot chocolate. One popular holiday tradition is wearing Christmas pajamas. They are soft, warm, and fun to wear.

We are rapidly moving toward the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere (Dec. 21). Although we know the physics of why the length of days change on a regular basis we continue to participate in ancient traditions, ancient ceremony, that celebrate the miracle of light and carry hope of its return.