December means the winter holidays are upon us. We tend to think of winter as a time of rest, hibernation, and quiet. But a look at the calendar reveals many holidays around the world that prove this entirely wrong. The cold months are clearly a popular time for parties and celebrations. While some are filled with solemn tradition, others focus on fun and frolic.

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Light. We take it for granted, don’t we? In the darkness, we can simply flip a switch and then there is light! And each year at Christmas time we decorate our homes with lights both inside and out.

Traditions…tis the season, right? Even if you are a non-traditionalist in every way, you can’t help but feel all the holiday customs that drive the chill away from our spirits this time of year. There ... (Full Story & Photos)