DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of three years works six days a week with Sundays off. For the last six weeks, my calls have gone unanswered from Saturday evening through Monday morning. He’d provide a lame excuse, apologize for the “missed” calls, and the next weekend, the same thing would happen. Long story short, he was […]
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
It’s OK for kids to believe in Santa
For many children, the anticipation of Santa’s imminent journey down the chimney to deliver gifts is nothing but magical.
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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
This editorial by Francis Pharcellus Church titled was written in response to a letter by 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon asking whether Santa Claus was real. The editorial was first published Sept. 21, 1897, in the newspaper The Sun (New York).
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The science of saying goodbye to Santa
When your kids stop believing, it’s probably harder on you than on them.
Posted inBusiness
Do you wish you had a generator? Here’s some advice from experts
Don’t make a last-minute decision and evaluate your needs.
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Read our complete coverage of the December storm
Our critical storm coverage is free to access to keep our community informed on the latest developments
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
The economics of the US holiday tree industry
The spirit of the season is free, but that tree is going to cost you.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How to choose the most sustainable Christmas tree, no matter what it’s made of
How many years you reuse a fake holiday tree matters. So does what happens to a live tree when you’ve packed up the ornaments.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
Evergreens have long served as symbols of life during the bleakness of winter. But Queen Victoria spurred the tradition that has become a global phenomenon.
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Your Christmas tree is not a climate crime
As noted before, the idea of a personal ‘carbon footprint’ was invented by … BP.