Strange News
Boars' Heads And Even More Ancient Holiday Fun
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Holiday Story of the Day
Essay
An Ode to Hickeys()
February 14, 2008 For Valentine's Day, there's the heart-shaped candy, the chocolate kiss, and the hickey? We talk to an array of people about the "love bite" and find that some hold this special kind of bruise close to their heart, while others are appalled by the very word.
Inauguration 2013
An Inaugural Memory: President Lincoln's Food Fight()
January 20, 2013 The Smithsonian recently uncovered the menu from Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural ball, and it provides an interesting look at how different the celebrations were just 148 years ago.
A Thanksgiving How-To
Thanksgiving Secrets: Cook's Tips From Chris Kimball()
November 23, 2011 A cook's secrets are meant to stay in the kitchen — and many chefs feel that their techniques and special ingredients are their own property. Luckily, Chris Kimball of America's Test Kitchen is happy to share his secrets, as he offers tips to make a great Thanksgiving meal.
Economy
Moms Become Breadwinners As Job Losses Hit Men()
May 10, 2009 Legions of women will have little time to mark Mother's Day this year. They will be busy working weekend jobs as they step up to being their families' primary wage earners.
Simon Says
A Christmas Story For The Times()
December 27, 2008 Joseph and Mary got off the bus in Detroit. He had worked as a carpenter for 20 years, but lost his job. His pension was invested with Bernard Madoff, and there was no federal bailout for carpenters. He and Mary had no place to live, and Mary was pregnant.
Santa Fe Farolito Walk Lit With Student's Help()
December 21, 2008 Every year, in the weeks before Christmas, students at Acequia Madre Elementary School in Santa Fe, N.M., participate in the holiday tradition of making, setting and lighting farolitos.
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