Tag: Holiday

I know what we’ve been told. But let’s be real: This often isn’t the most wonderful time of the year. It can be, however, the most uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no scrooge. I love a sugar cookie, the smell of Fraser fir, and the nostalgia evoked...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the one day a year where we, as a society, collectively pretend to remember the rich tapestry of native cultures that predate our nation-states. Now, before you say, “Wait a minute, isn’t this just a politically correct version of Columbus Day?” let&r...

Holidays are more than just dates on the calendar; they are an embodiment of culture, values, and cherished memories. As societies become increasingly diverse, the opportunity to integrate new holiday traditions into celebrations such as Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah arise. Em...

Celebrating the holiday season in the classroom can be a source of joy for students and teachers. Many school communities are made up of individuals with a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that influence how students celebrate, and it’s often students from diverse cultural bac...

Tis the season for joy and family. Yet we all could use a helping hand with all the other things weighing down our thoughts. We carry the knowledge of immense tragedies around the world — from natural disasters and wars, to domestic and global political polarization and its negative impacts on...

I hope your Pesach preparations are proceeding apace! As we all prepare for Pesach, some of our Christian students and staff may be preparing for their own week of holidays, which, however, does not coincide with Pesach. The week commemorates the last week before the Christian prophet Yeshu&rsquo...

Imagine you’re planning your dream holiday, a time for relaxation and new experiences. But, as you click to book your flight, a question pops up: “Would you like to offset your carbon emissions?” This simple query is a gateway to a complex world of environmental responsibility and ...