Life-in-the-usa

It’s so chilly out some days that it feels like winter must already be here. However, the official first day of winter falls on the same date every year: December 21, which is a Thursday this year. The first day of winter is also known as the Winter Solstice, the shortest … » Read More

Literally, “advent” means the arrival of something special, or something coming into being. However, in Christian tradition, it has more significance. Christmas (which this year falls on Monday, December 25) is one of the most important Christian holidays, commemorating the birth of the religion’s central figure Jesus Christ. As such, it … » Read More