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Historical Traditions: Christmas Stockings

February 20, 2025December 28, 2020 by Macee Hall

Sit back, grab your favorite winter beverage, and enjoy learning about Christmas stockings, the second ritual in our series of favorite famous Christmas traditions.

The holiday season is a time of full of belief and tradition, and while some holiday traditions are self-explanatory, others are tied to legends dating … Read more

Historical Traditions: Christmas Trees

February 20, 2025December 28, 2020 by Macee Hall

Sit back, grab your favorite winter beverage, and enjoy learning about our third and final favorite famous Christmas tradition in this series, Christmas trees.

The holiday season is a time full of belief and tradition, and while some holiday traditions are self-explanatory, others are tied to legends dating back … Read more

Writing a Letter to Santa in 2020

February 20, 2025December 14, 2020 by Macee Hall

Writing a letter to Santa is a big deal to many kids around the globe, and with Christmas and other holidays looking a little different this year, this seemingly simple tradition has taken new life through the challenges of the pandemic.

Writing a letter to Santa is a big deal to many kids around the globe, and with Christmas and other holidays looking a little different … Read more

Countries Debate COVID-19 Immunity Passports

February 20, 2025December 4, 2020 by Macee Hall

COVID-19 immunity passports could bring back the air-travel industry and stimulate the world economy, but at what cost?

The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the whole world, but several groups are fighting to bring a taste of normalcy back. One such group is fighting … Read more

What is Long-Term Care Coverage

February 20, 2025November 21, 2020 by Macee Hall

Though typical health insurance and Medicare provide some long-term care coverage, many of the costs are left for the beneficiary to cover.

AARP reports that approximately half of all Americans aged 65 and up will need some form of long-term care in their lifetimes. Though typical health … Read more

What Is Final Expense Insurance and Do I Need It?

February 20, 2025November 19, 2020 by Jenny McCann

What Is Final Expense Insurance and Do I Need It? Final expense insurance, a.k.a burial insurance or funeral insurance, is a type of permanent life … Read more

Nokia Installing 4G/LTE Network on the Moon

February 26, 2025October 24, 2020 by Macee Hall

the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with Nokia Bell Labs to establish a full 4G/ LTE network on the moon by the end of 2022.

Over the past several decades, technology has taken a sharp turn and expanded in leaps and bounds, sometimes improving in ways not thought possible. Where … Read more

Financial Mistakes to Avoid Over Age 65

February 26, 2025October 16, 2020 by Macee Hall

Discussing finances is historically taboo, however, it is an important part of getting older and approaching retirement. It is often hard to decide what to … Read more

Net-Zero Buildings: The Future Of Sustainability

February 19, 2025October 10, 2020 by Joe Manichia

The consequences of climate change are becoming more obvious with catastrophic events such as the California megafires and the 9 hurricanes we have experienced in … Read more

Patio Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining Through Winter

February 19, 2025October 9, 2020 by Joe Manichia

The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial take out only rules were incredibly … Read more