Christmas and holiday season

response to a live nativity scene being planned on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol this Christmas season. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz’s supporters are planning to host a live nativity and hold caroling activities on the Michigan Capitol lawn on Dec. 12 and 13 to celebrate Christmas and bring families together. However, the Satanic Temple of Detroit will not allow one religion to dominate the holidays so the members are also hoping to once again put up its “snaketivity” display…

If you plan on attending a Christmas party this year, chances are the the theme will be "Ugly Christmas Sweaters." Most likely you'll head to the local thrift store to hunt for one last minute, only to walk out empty handed. Maybe if you're lucky enough, you'll already have a perfecty hideous one from years ago. One question that still remains: What is up with this atrocious holiday sweater craze? Today, I'm here in my bright red, gaudily beaded cardigan to give you some insight on what these…

Starbucks holiday cups are a signature to Starbucks during the holiday season. The public adores the creative of the cups every year. Behind all the excitement of the cups, there has been a national debate on weather the cups are just a cup or more. Thinking about it and putting side the fact that it is creative and pretty for the holiday season, in the end, it's just a cup. Yes, agreeing that it does make the public more excited, but in reality what is it's purpose? To hold a drink, right? So,…

Typically, when one envisions the holiday season, he thinks of feelings of happiness, prosperity, and love. However, this time of year has become increasingly a stronghold for rampant consumer spending and materialism. In consumer culture, advertising companies play to consumers’ emotions excessively. Take John Lewis’ 2014 advertisement, “Monty the Penguin”, for example, which gives us a typical Christmas tale of friendship, love, and joy. However, upon closer inspection, “Monty the Penguin”…

As a Christian, I do not have a problem with Christmas. However, I do not see it as a means of celebrating the birth of Jesus. To me, it is another secular holiday. In my opinion, there is a reason that the Bible does not give any specific dates for events such as the birth of Jesus. A Christian does not need to take a special day to remember the birth of Jesus. His birth should be celebrated by remaining committed to Him and by doing the right thing towards others, every day. Robert Thompson…

Christmas carols, bargain deals, peppermints and gumdrops, shining lights hanging from house to house, snow and canceled school days, and food that could last as leftovers until Valentine’s day: the most wonderful time of year for millions across our nation. Christmas has evolved over many of years and the traditions have remained in and out of time for families and passed down from generation to generation. Families celebrating and expressing beliefs, personal “meanings” or thoughts that come…

happiness and soul within Christmas. He establishes the way Christmas affects us - spiritually. Not only does Mr. Monson’s quote remind readers of the joy within Christmas, Washington Irving’s short story, “Old Christmas,” sets the scene of Christmas and creates the heartwarming feeling of Christmas within the readers. “Old Christmas” is a story in which Washington Irving experiences Christmas in the old days and the modern days. He captures his grand, memories of old Christmas - the loving…

people know, Hallmark has entered the amazing world of book publishing, and the first books they published were four beloved Christmas novelizations of popular Christmas movies that have previously aired on their network. One of these was A Heavenly Christmas, originally written for the screen by Gregg McBride, but adapted by Rhonda Merwarth as an ebook. Because Christmas was such a busy time, only recently did Rhonda have an opportunity to answer a few questions about herself and her books, and…

There are four season that change throughout the twelve month that are in a year. Each part of the world is effected differently according to where they are on the map. These seasons can be predicted by following previous years and looking at the months that are on the calendar. In the past people have performed different rituals according to the season but nowadays people are more likely to think of a holiday and celebrate that rather than the season itself. However there are still many rituals…

Traveling during the holidays can be hectic; and flying is no exception. WestJet airlines decided to do something different in 2013 for their passengers. They wanted to show their guest that they truly value them and go above and beyond customer service and give their customers a “Christmas Miracle”. The video shows passengers talking to Santa on at a kiosk station telling them what they wanted for Christmas. Requests ranged from a big screen TV to socks and underwear. Once the passengers…