Presidents’ Day
Posted on February 16, 2022 by | Comments Off on Presidents’ Day
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In the coming week we will celebrate Presidents’ Day. Observed on the third Monday in February, this special day honors the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and all those who have served as president. I recently came across an interesting online article from Encyclopedia Britannica entitled “5 Wacky Facts about the Births and Deaths […]
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Death and Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 2, 2022 by | Comments Off on Death and Valentine’s Day
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I was surprised to learn that Valentine’s Day may have a history rooted in death – and violence, for that matter. An article on www.history.com entitled “This Day in History – February 14 – St. Valentine beheaded” is a very interesting read. Written by the history.com editors and originally published on November 24, 2009, the […]
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Make a Difference this Holiday Season
Posted on December 22, 2021 by | Comments Off on Make a Difference this Holiday Season
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The holiday season is upon us – a time well spent with family and friends. It’s a time to respectfully look back at the year behind us and excitedly ahead to the year in front of us. Let’s also consider that the holiday season is a time to help make our world a better place […]
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Adapting to Grief During Thanksgiving
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I recently read an interesting article entitled “How to Survive Thanksgiving Day Grief.” Authored by Chris Raymond and published by verywellhealth.com, this article gives excellent insight into celebrating a holiday while mourning a loved one and offers five tips to support your emotional well-being. Permit Yourself to Say No. Thanksgiving is a holiday steeped in […]
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Death and Halloween
Posted on October 27, 2021 by | Comments Off on Death and Halloween
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A 2018 Washington Post article entitled “How Death Disappeared from Halloween” recently captivated my attention. Written by Vittoria Elliott and Kevin McDonald, this article explores why Americans tend to avoid the topic of death and how the celebration of Halloween has evolved over time. Halloween has its origins in Samhain, a Celtic Irish holiday. Author […]
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