Most teachers will tell you that they enjoy receiving holiday gifts from their young charges, especially the ones that have obviously involved some careful thought and an extra-special personal touch. Baked goods and candy are always yummy but teachers usually receive those gifts in abundance at this time of year. And who needs another candle?!
If [...]
The birth of a baby is a grand occasion and for many parents of the Christian faith, a christening or baptism is yet another time to celebrate. A baby’s christening represents a time when he/she is welcomed into God’s church and to the congregation in which he is being baptized, and for many it represents [...]
For many individuals, the chance to unwind after work or on the weekends includes gathering with friends and enjoying the chance to knock back a pint or two while engaging in fun conversation and reminiscing about days gone by. For many of these people, providing a pub-like atmosphere for their family and friends to gather [...]
The beginnings of the tradition of lighting a unity candle during the wedding ceremony are rather ambiguous. No one really knows when this poignant addition to the religious wedding service began, but it is estimated that it’s been around for about 30 years and may have its origins in New Age-ism. Some say the unity [...]
Look around the malls and department stores. Though Christmas and other winter holidays are still a few months away, it’s not unusual to find some yuletide decoration mixed in with the Halloween décor. Indeed, stores start pushing Christmas presents earlier each year, hoping to catch the eye of the shopper who swears they’ll have their [...]
Well, that time of the year is just around the corner. In November, we pause to give thanks for all our blessings. We give thanks for our homes, our jobs, and mostly for the people who surround us with their love and support.
While our attention turns to thankfulness at Thanksgiving time, it’s always essential to [...]
Most of today’s Christian wedding services or masses include the opportunity for the bride and groom to light a unity candle, symbolizing the joining of two lives into one. This tradition has become a special moment during the ceremony, a time when the couple truly realizes how much they will now depend on one another [...]
There’s nothing sadder than celebrating a special event without a much loved family member or friend. But it happens to all of us. Weddings are held without Grandma or Grandpa or, sadly, without Mom or Dad. It’s natural to feel sad about missing that special person, but it is possible to do a little [...]
Most of today’s Christian wedding services or masses include the opportunity for the bride and groom to light a unity candle, symbolizing the joining of two lives into one. This tradition has become a special moment during the ceremony, a time when the couple truly realizes how much they will now depend on one another [...]
There’s nothing sadder than celebrating a special event without a much loved family member or friend. But it happens to all of us. Weddings are held without Grandma or Grandpa or, sadly, without Mom or Dad. It’s natural to feel sad about missing that special person, but it is possible to do a little [...]
