Tag Archives: holidays

Goal Post: Progress and Latkes

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Where to even start?  I made progress in a lot of ways, which might be why I’m tired.  Well, that and continuing to heal.  That takes a lot out of me, especially when certain entities stress me out so much … Continue reading →

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Happy Hanukkah! Happy Chanukah! Happy Chanukkah!

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The title says it all.  For those who celebrate, Happy Hanukkah.  For those who don’t . . . Happy Monday?  That or Happy Hanukkah as well.  Can’t tell what we say to people of other religions any more.

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Happy National Waffle Day

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t know.  This was the holiday that caught my eye.  I’d say everyone loves waffles, but I’ve met some who don’t.  Not sure what childhood trauma caused that, but they’re out there.  If you’re into waffles, enjoy the holiday.

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Happy Easter: I Wouldn’t Trust the Rabbit-Made Chocolate

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates.  Still don’t quite get how crucifixion of Jesus involves bunnies, colored eggs, chocolate, and ham.  Then again, Jews eat willingly eat gefilte fish, so I guess religion and culture doesn’t need a reason.  Enjoy … Continue reading →

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Happy National Puppy Day and Cuddly Kitten Day

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a pairing that I could not pass up.  For those who have such pets, enjoy the day with them.  For those of us who don’t, we get the memes.  Oh well.

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What Are Some Holiday Drinks?

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m really curious about this.  Originally, I was going to make this a Ye Olde Shoppe skit, but I thought an open forum would be better.  There has to be many holiday drinks throughout all of the world’s cultures. For … Continue reading →

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Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The first night of Hanukkah is on Christmas day.  So, enjoy the holidays.

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Native American Heritage Day

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was surprised when I stumbled onto this holiday because I had never heard of it before now.  In 2009, the Friday after Thanksgiving has been designated as ‘Native American Heritage Day’.  This is different than ‘Indigenous People Day’, which … Continue reading →

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Happy Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I got that chart from THIS SITE! Now, I’m sure I’ll have angry people in the comments.  Some may say that you can thank a veteran any day of the week, which is true.  Others may point out that I … Continue reading →

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Happy Read a Book Day!

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘Read a Book Day’!  Didn’t know this holiday existed, but it’s definitely a hobby that people should try out.  Let’s not be specific about books too.  Sure, you have novels and tomes.  You also have manga, short stories, … Continue reading →

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