Once celebrations of faith, now celebrations of consumerism.
Tag: Christmas
Worldwide Magic: How Christmas at Disneyland Brings Families Together
As a cast member at Disneyland Resort, I have seen firsthand how Christmas hits just a little differently when you are at “The Happiest Place on Earth.”
Support a Family Business This Holiday Season: Todd’s Christmas Trees
It’s Christmas tree shopping season–what better time than now to support a woman-run family business?
Thriftmas Exchange aims to help Beach students and children alike
Students put together a Thriftmas Exchange event which will sell thrifted clothes on campus, with all proceeds going to Toys for Tots.
Belmont Shore Christmas Parade returns after a two-year hiatus
The 38th annual Belmont Shore Christmas Parade made its anticipated return on Dec. 3 for the first time since the pandemic put a halt to it in 2019.
Cartoon: All slush no snow
Illustrator Stephanie Holt reflects on how climate change has affected wintertime and holiday season.
IN PHOTOS: Naples Island holiday lights
Houses along Naples Island light up for the holiday season for the community to enjoy.
Baby it’s banned outside
It took 74 years for radio listeners to realize the song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” by Frank Loesser should have been cut before it ever hit the airwaves. The 1944 Christmas “classic” promotes the idea of date rape, as the lyrics describe a man pressuring a woman to stay while[Read More…]
We ought to say no, no, no, to banning classics
It’s been said that in this day and age it is very difficult to say anything without offending someone, and the more time passes, the more I am starting to agree with this saying. This year, ears have turned away from the classic Christmas song, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” written[Read More…]
The Christmas Parade at Belmont Shore brings joy to the community
The street of Belmont Shore was filled with excited students, people and families to celebrate the 35th annual Christmas parade.