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12/23/2019

The Sad State of Holiday Affair

The complexity of a holiday classic

by Colin Fleming

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12/07/2018

A City on the Edge

It’s not so bad to be on the edge

by Stephen Gambescia

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10/03/2016

The Rabbi Sang

Remembering the High Holy Days with Rabbi Z. David Levy

by Paula Marantz Cohen

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12/11/2015

Branching Out

The story of the Christmas tree is one of resistance, breakthrough, and change.

by Bernd Brunner

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12/20/2012

Looking to the Future

Black-eyed peas, pork, collard greens — where did New Year’s Eve dinner originate?

by Sara Davis

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12/09/2010

Ho, Ho, Hmmmmm

Advice and insight from a professional poet.

by Kristen Hoggatt

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06/30/2010

Battle Scars

Celebrating the Fourth with the Great Reunion of 1913.

by Stefany Anne Golberg

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04/29/2010

Postcard from Maha Shivrati

A photo slideshow of the Hindu holiday.

by Kara Khan

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12/15/2009

Family Matters

Advice and insight from a professional poet.

by Kristen Hoggatt

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10/13/2009

Old Haunts

Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

by Morgan Meis

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