Some characterize New York City on Christmas as “dead.” To me, it feels very much alive.
The Magic of Christmas Lights
There’s a magic that happens — a sort of alchemy — when you string lights around the frame of a house or even around a small shrub in the front lawn.
Creating the Christmas Spirit All Year
The Christmas spirit need not be tied to the calendar or the season. We can embody the Christmas spirit throughout the year.
Why I Celebrate Christmas Even Though I’m Jewish
Christmas may not be “my” holiday, but that doesn’t mean I can’t celebrate it. It’s not about religion, but about values.
Creating a Holy Day
Simple rituals. A celebration of values. A space in which we can see, hear, and feel. A moment where time stops. Any day can be a holy day.
Gifts That Nurture the Soul
The original intention behind giving Chanukah gifts offers a roadmap for how to give gifts that teach values and nurture the soul.
Why Home Alone is a Christmas Classic
Originally dismissed as a silly Christmas movie with a preposterous plot, Home Alone defied the odds to box office records. Here is why Home Alone is a Christmas classic.