Category: Christmas

Most Canadians Prefer ‘Merry Christmas’ to ‘Happy Holidays’: Poll

More Canadians say “Merry Christmas” than the secular “Happy Holidays,” and most non-Christians are fine with it, according to a Leger opinion survey commissioned by Postmedia. Almost 30 percent of respondents who grew up in Christian households said they avoid saying “Merry Christmas” to strangers in case it offends them. But 92 percent of respondents…


The Lesson of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Is Terrifying and True

Commentary The story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was written in 1939 by Robert L. May. It first appeared in a coloring book printed by the department store Montgomery Ward. It only later became a song and eventually part of the Christmas story all over the English-speaking world. But how often do we consider its…


Santa Claus Is Back In Business With Post-Pandemic Hiring Boom

Santa Claus is back by popular demand this holiday season. He’s ringing donation bells, attending parades, lighting Christmas trees, and receiving children on his knee at shopping malls and private events. The demand for professional Santas has never been higher since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, said Mitch Allen, founder of Hire…


Tim Allen Defends Against Criticism of Christmas Show: ‘It’s All About Religion’

Actor and comedian Tim Allen has defended the portrayal of Christmas as a fundamentally religious holiday in his new Disney+ series “The Santa Clauses”—which has just been renewed for a second season—after criticism that some of the show’s elements lean too far to the right. As the last episode of The Santa Clauses mini-series was…


Tim Allen Cancels Woke Criticism Over Christmas Show: ‘It’s All About Religion’

Actor and comedian Tim Allen has defended the portrayal of Christmas as a fundamentally religious holiday in his new Disney+ series “The Santa Clauses”—which has just been renewed for a second season—after criticism that some of the show’s elements lean too far to the right. As the last episode of The Santa Clauses mini-series was…


The Night Before Christmas

A kind-hearted, young orphan boy and his loyal cat discover the true spirit of Christmas in this delightfully animated Yuletide tale of musical, magical holiday cheer! Presented by Golden Films. Produced and directed by Diane Eskenazi. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema…


Gifts of Christmas Past: Buy Secondhand to Give Your Loved Ones the Gift of Nostalgia and Imagination

Christmas is a period for celebrating our relationships with family and friends—a time filled with nostalgia and sentimentality. Of course, for many people, it’s also a time of conspicuous consumption, even if this year in the face of a cost-of-living crisis, spending is expected to fall. But in times of uncertainty and anxiety for the…


A Unique Feature of the Aussie Christmas May Be in Decline

Researchers from the University of Sydney suspect that the iconic Australian Christmas beetle is in decline and are imploring Aussies to assist scientists in a country-wide beetle population count. In an email to The Epoch Times, Assoc. Prof. Tanya Latty, from Sydney University, said that it’s not known for sure that Christmas beetles have declined, as long-term…


‘Stuff-an-RV’: SoCal Company Delivers Holiday Joy

As the holiday season approaches, one of the nation’s largest RV rental and sales companies has joined KABC’s Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive to spread Christmas cheer to local families and charities. El Monte RV, located in Santa Fe Springs, held its own “Stuff-an-RV” that ultimately delivered bikes, scooters, dolls, race cars, sports equipment, and more to…


Christopher the Christmas Tree

This film is only available in the United States because of territorial licensing. The story of a scraggly pine tree whose fondest wish is to become a beautiful Christmas tree. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com