The Heavily Disputed (and Nonsensical) History of Christmas

December 26, 2020 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Dave the Trucker

The Heavily Disputed (and Nonsensical) History of Christmas

December 26, 2020 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Dave the Trucker

Christmas has many traditions, but the walk to the 2020 version has taken many a strange path over the history of the holiday.

Risen Apes: Last Licks

January 7, 2019 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by S.M. Park

S.M. Park’s continuing column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “Last Licks,” Park shares his path to quitting alcohol, it wasn’t an easy one.

Dead Relatives, Whale Blubber, and a Defecating Log: Here’s How They’re Celebrating Christmas Elsewhere

December 25, 2018 on Featured, Quirky, Society by Loretta Barnard

The big day is finally here. But while you’re fighting with your relatives over the same old issues, Christmas in far-flung places is far crazier than yours. 

Risen Apes: A Christmas Story

December 24, 2018 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by S.M. Park

S.M. Park’s continuing column Risen Apes about being a 70-year-old boomer. In “A Christmas Story,” Park tells of his first road trip with Ned Gumbo and spending Christmas with the Gumbos.

TBS Next Gen: This Christmas, Let Us Extend a Hand to Those Who Need It

December 21, 2018 on Featured, Society by Cara Barnard

As part of The Big Smoke’s Next Gen program, Cara Barnard (age 11) wants us to embrace the true spirit of Christmas and give to those who aren’t as fortunate.

Hate Christmas? A Psychologist’s Survival Guide for Grinches

December 17, 2018 on Current Affairs, Featured, My take on ..., Residents by TBS Newsbot

Hate Christmas? Well, according to psychologist Karen Rodham, there are ways that you can endure the most wonderful time of the year. 

The Thing about Christmas Is: You Forget after a While

January 8, 2018 on Featured, Quirky, Society by Paris Portingale

Paris Portingale waxes poetic about the magical time of Christmas, the love of family and friends, and the giving and receiving of gifts. And then there’s the truth of it. 

Trumping a Christmas Carol

December 25, 2017 on Featured, Satire, Society by Fake News

It’s Christmas night at the White House and all is seemingly not well. The President is having a time-traveling crisis of confidence. But will it change his tune?

Not So Fast—The Art of Holidaying Effectively

December 27, 2016 on Featured, Health, Lifestyle by Sharlene Zeederberg

We’re on holidays, but now what? With Christmas out of the way, I have a simple system to maximize the time off and understand the art of slowing down.

The Alternate Christmas Day Soundtrack for the Carol Weary

December 25, 2016 on Featured, Music, Society by TBS Likes ...

“Merry Christmas,” indeed. We love the celebration, but the soundtrack grinds the proverbial gears when one’s ears meet “Jingle Bells” for the 40th time. As an alternative, check out this soundtrack.