The month of January is the time of transition in Pagan traditions, focusing on winter and the promise of returning light. Only a few of the holidays celebrated by Pagans are listed below, and there are...

Fried chicken is a staple dish in a multitude of countries and cultures. Due to chicken being so versatile, each culture offers their own process and methods of seasoning and frying chicken, resulting...

Christmas may be America’s thing, but there are so many lesser known holidays and celebrations across Earth that not many know about. In fact, the Christmas tree actually came from Germany’s influence....

If you were raised in the American school system, it’s almost impossible to have never heard the age-old story of the first Thanksgiving. The pilgrims and the “Indians” came together for one big,...

Hanukkah This Jewish festival meaning “dedication” in Hebrew is an eight-night celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem during the Maccabean Revolt. It begins...

Garlic Butter Mashed Potato Rolls are perfect for the holidays. The mashed potatoes make them soft, light and fluffy. Anyone is able to make these rolls and enjoy the perfect family dinner together.  These...

KFC is an American multinational fast food restaurant  primarily focused on Southern style fried chicken. Colonel Harland Sanders began selling fried chicken in Kentucky in the 1930s, later franchising...

Christmastime, for many, is the time of the year marked by trees, ornaments, stockings, presents, and constant holiday marketing. It seems impossible to escape the grasp of American capitalism during the...

For years, our parents have told us that “the phones are listening to us.” You mention needing new shoes and hours later, you get Nike or Adidas ads on Facebook. While it seems like a fear-driven conspiracy...

Wanting to spend time together, on Sun. Oct. 12, 2025, 5 of my friends from church and I went to Cool Patch Pumpkins to explore the huge corn maze that changes every year and celebrate their 24th anniversary.  The...

There are so many fun winter activities to choose from. Most people think of skiing and snowboarding, but there is so much more.  Snowboarding and skiing are very popular in the winter months. Many...

In Aug. 2025, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released a report reclassifying giraffe taxonomy, which may change how organizations attempt conservation efforts in Africa. Giraffes...