Amid the hullabaloo that is the Christmas season, a lovely idea is to have a respite—in other words, a pause in the grand celebrations—by planning an intimate, elegant dinner for two at home. I adore the idea of moveable feasts and have been known to set up the dinner table in very unexpected places, such…
The Family Table: 6 Generations of Siste Kage and the Universal Bread Maker
Submitted by Doris Richardson, Georgia One of my favorite memories and family traditions is that of making Siste Kage (Sosterkake) during Christmas. Actually, it’s my mom who makes it every year, without fail, and I help. She’s the expert, not really needing to follow the recipe exactly, and only checking to make sure she’s remembering…
The Family Table: The Norwegian Holiday Bread—and Hand-Cranked Bread Maker—Passed Down 6 Generations
Submitted by Doris Richardson, Georgia One of my favorite memories and family traditions is that of making Siste Kage (Sosterkake) during Christmas. Actually, it’s my mom who makes it every year, without fail, and I help. She’s the expert, not really needing to follow the recipe exactly, and only checking to make sure she’s remembering…
West Australian Christmas Event Silences Renowned Performance Over Fears of Beijing Backlash
December 10, 2021
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has again managed to influence organisations within Australia, with event organisers of a nationally-broadcast Christmas parade taking place in Western Australia (WA) banning a renowned Falun Dafa performance of traditional Chinese culture. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a traditional Chinese self-improvement discipline that consists of five meditative…
West Australian Christmas Event Banned Renowned Performance Over Fears of Beijing Backlash
December 10, 2021
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has again managed to influence organisations within Australia, with event organisers of a nationally-broadcast Christmas parade taking place in Western Australia (WA) banning a renowned Falun Dafa performance of traditional Chinese culture. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a traditional Chinese self-improvement discipline that consists of five meditative…
Has Christmas Been Canceled? An Interview With Tom Mullen
I interview libertarian Tom Mullen, a New York Times bestselling author and author of “An Anti-State Christmas,” a book that shows how lockdowns and mandates have been part of a larger effort to take the Christ out of Christmas and push a larger secularization that seems to celebrate any religion other than Christianity. Hosted by…
Met Police Not Investigating Alleged Christmas Party in Number 10 During Lockdown
The Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday it will not commence an investigation into the alleged breaching of CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus restrictions in 10 Downing Street during Christmas a year ago due to the lack of evidence. The force said the decision was made in line with its policy not to investigate retrospective breaches of…
Better.com CEO Apologizes for Firing 900 Workers Over Zoom Call Weeks Before Christmas
The CEO of Better.com has said he is “deeply sorry” for firing 900 of his employees just weeks before Christmas via a Zoom call that quickly went viral online. In a letter to his employees, Vishal Garg, the executive of the online mortgage lender, said he “failed to show the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation for the individuals who were affected…
Small Businesses Faced With Skyrocketing Shipping Costs—If They Can Even Buy What They Need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—Christmas means more than gifts, but some of the gifts that celebrate the season will be sadly lacking this year. According to businesses across the country, supply chain issues and government regulations have made it difficult to get goods for Christmas. The worst problem for businesses is shipping cost, several local business owners said….
USPS Plans to Ship 12 Billion Items This Holiday Season
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as it forecasts to process, ship, and deliver billions of items. According to the independent government agency, 12 billion letters, cards, and packages will be sent across the country this holiday season, with more than two-thirds being packages. Although this…
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