Happy Chrismukkah! Christian, Jewish Holidays Coincide for First Time in 19 Years

Christmas Day, which commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, is unusual in that it also coincides with the first night of Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Jerusalem Temple nearly two centuries ago. Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, and Hanukkah (also spelled Hanukkah) falls on the 25th day of the Jewish […]

‘Stressed’ Amazon driver dumps 80 packages in Mass. woods days before holidays

This holiday can be stinky, stinky, stinky. An Amazon delivery driver dumped dozens of packages on the side of a Massachusetts road days before the holidays, but the Grinch later told police he was “stressed.” A sergeant from Lakeville, about an hour south of Boston, was on patrol around 2 a.m. Sunday when he discovered […]

The holidays: A time for hope and disaster relief

It's been just over two months since Hurricane Helen tore through the Gulf states like a runaway freight train, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. This includes my hometown of Valdosta, Georgia. It is the place I have called home all my life, and the community I have proudly served as […]

Egg prices jump with bird flu spreading before holidays

Egg prices have soared in recent weeks as avian influenza spreads in the United States, throwing another curveball at consumers looking to stock up for the upcoming holidays. Last month, 12 large Grade A eggs cost nearly $3.65. According to That's up from $3.37 in October, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics […]

Taylor Swift makes $250K donation to families in need for holidays

Taylor Swift is the gift that keeps on giving. The 35-year-old pop superstar quietly made a very generous donation to families in need ahead of the holiday season. “Thank you @taylorswift13 for making our holiday season even brighter! Your kind and thoughtful donation of $250,000 means the world to our children and families,” said Missourian. […]

The joy is gone: A liberal hate-fest for the holidays

“May Trump supporters, Trump voters, and Trump himself never know peace.” These words were uttered by Disney's New Snow White actress Rachel Zegler shortly after half the country, or approximately 77 million Americans, voted for Donald Trump. It's liberal hatefest season! Just a few weeks ago, Kamala Harris and her supporters were rallying the nation […]