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The Legend of St. Valentine

Posted on February 14, 2023 by maradanto

Today is the celebration of Saint Valentine, a martyr who is remembered for love. According to legend, Valentine was in a love affair with Miss Bunny, a receptionist for Hallmark, a company that sold greeting cards. Every day Valentine gave … Continue reading →

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La legendo de Sankta Valentino

Posted on February 14, 2023 by maradanto

Hodiau estas la festo de Sankta Valentino, martiro kiu memoritas por amo. Per legendo, Valentino estis en amrilato kun Fraulino Kunikleto, akceptisto por Halmarko, firmao kiu vendis salutkartojn. Chiu tage Valentino donis al ŝi florojn, multekostajn ĉokoladon kaj aliojn por … Continue reading →

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A Star Wars retrospective

Posted on October 7, 2016 by maradanto

We have about two months left to go until “Rogue One” hits the silver screen, so I think it’s time to stop and take stock of where the franchise has been. The year was 1977. Jimmy Carter was in office, … Continue reading →

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Who’s been ruining St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by maradanto

Who the heck comes up with weird holiday traditions like catching leprechauns, and then drops them on unsuspecting parents? I got was a kid who believes in leprechauns and is asking if she can help catch them with a net. … Continue reading →

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The dark magic at the heart of Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2012 by maradanto

Have you ever noticed the connection between Santa Claus and Odin, and what they say about the jolly old man? It’s true. Although his name and some strands of tradition connect Santa to the historical St. Nicholas, a third-century bishop … Continue reading →

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Fighting the retail war on Christmas

Posted on November 7, 2011 by maradanto

Can I just say how much I hate Christmas? I honestly think I’d be worlds happier if someone announced the entire holiday were being canceled this year. I can live with being Scrooge, but do you mean to tell me … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Christmas

Posted on November 20, 2010 by maradanto

I would like to opt out of Christmas this year. I just can’t stand the holiday any more. Just the thought of having to deal with it for another year, having to find a place to put another year’s worth … Continue reading →

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