Cynthia's Thoughts: Commercialization, Traditions and Modern Christmas
Thursday is Christmas Day. I love the holiday, but there are two things about Christmas which bug me. The first is mass commercialization. There are so many cheesy "gimme gimme" ads, and kids are really demanding of the types of presents they want, even in this current economic climate. In reality, Christmas has been... More results like thishttp://prospere-magazine.com/2008/12/19/christmastraditions/
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Wonky public relations, an internal flagship holy war and some biscuits
When the flags go down at the flagship, you know something is wrong. More results like thishttp://sashahalima.com/blog/?p=4235
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Menorah
Collectables -> Religions, Spirituality -> Judaica The Menorah is an ancient symbol of the Jewish faith, representing the faith and people for almost 3000 years. While even those of us who aren't Jewish recognize this symbol when we see it, many don't understand its significance. Menorahs are most commonly seen... More results like thishttp://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/collector/menorah/
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Halloween Tips: The History of Mr Jack-O-Lantern.
[/caption] Pumpkins have become the symbol for Halloween, but it wasn't always so... The lowly pumpkin, or jack-o-lantern has become the mascot for Halloween. Pumpkins are the most recognizable symbol of the hallowed holiday. Most people know the holiday as Halloween, but in olden days it was actually a... More results like thishttp://www.theresabloginmysoup.com/halloween-tips-the-history-of-mr-jack-o-lantern/
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Antique Crucifixes
Collectables -> Religions, Spirituality -> Christianity Antique crucifixes are an interesting collector hobby, with collections that can range from very rough, early wooden carvings that barely resemble a modern crucifix, to brass or ivory depictions done more recently. While some people collect rather ornate crosses in all materials, a crucifix... More results like thishttp://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/collector/antique-crucifixes/
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