The December Dilemma: Celebrating the Holidays in an Interfaith Family
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2011 — This coming December 25th will mark the fifth night of Hanukkah, the Jewish celebration of miracles and lights. In most American households, the intersection of Hanukkah and Christmas bears little significance; however, for nearly one million mixed faith families a…
Animal Behavior College President Helps Your Pet Beat the Blues This Holiday Season
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16, 2010 — As the old song goes, “Tis the season to be jolly” and while this holiday season will be a time of joy for most, there are some who find the holidays to be a difficult time emotionally. This is also true for pets. For many people the holidays mean change in normal l…
Year-Round Green Christmas Ideas and Eco Gifts Offer Environmental, Education and Health Benefits
SAN JUAN ISLAND, Wash., Dec. 8, 2010 — According to the Project NatureConnect (PNC) Ecopsychology program at Akamai University and the Institute of Global Education, humanity could, but doesn’t, enjoy Christmas and its benefits the whole year round because we seldom acknowledge the his…
Seattle Author and Illustrator Featured at Local Holiday Book Signing Event
SEATTLE, Dec. 7, 2010 — Seattle author Maribeth Stephens and local illustrator Nina Seven will showcase their holiday book, Theodore the Tree, Saturday, December 18, at 10:30 a.m., at Santoro’s Books, 7405 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, Wash.
Theodore the Tree, published by Big Think Media,…
SEATTLE, Oct. 6, 2009 — Just in time for the holidays, Theodore the Tree, a 32-page picture book featuring a squat Christmas tree, an ill-tempered ornament and a benevolent star-shaped decoration, brings a tender message for readers of all ages. The book is authored by Maribeth Stephens and illus…
