Tag: traditions

What to Know About Fourth of July Holiday Origins and Traditions

ST. LOUIS—The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday, typically resulting in more than 10,000 trips to the emergency room. Yet fireworks remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in the…


Psychiatrist: Family Dinners Are a Great Marker of a Cohesive Household

Meals together are more meaningful than ever in the age of devices and diverse family types, according to a psychiatrist, who said it is worth maintaining some semblance of sharing meals together in a household, even if it’s just two to three times a week. In terms of quality time with your children, it’s just…


‘Try Slow’ on the North Shore of Kauai, Where Regenerative Tourism Is the Way

By Samantha Dunn From The Orange County Register I don’t want to be an invasive species. I kept thinking this as I made my way up old stone steps into the lushness of Kauai’s Limahuli Garden and Preserve. Never have I experienced so many shades and forms of the color green, all in one place….


Building a Future of Patriots

Last year, Dr. Ben Carson coordinated a National Faith and Values Prayer Call the day before the midterm elections. He encouraged those listening to “vote our values” promoting faith, liberty, community, and life as foundational pillars. “There is good news,” he said on the call. “Our founders have a vision for truth.” It’s these same…


A Candlelit Tradition

If you celebrate Christmas, when do you get your tree? We wait until the week before Christmas to get ours. It’s important that our tree is fresh and not dry for the holiday, because we celebrate Christmas Danish-style: by lighting live candles on the branches. Live candles are traditional on Nordic Christmas trees. It may…


How I Gave Grandma the Best Birthday Present Ever | Little Lady & Friends

It’s grandma’s birthday and Aurelia is on a mission to get the best birthday gift ever: grandma’s favorite gingerbread cookies. But the recipe is hard and Aurelia has to learn to respect her family’s traditions. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media:…


How I Gave Grandma the Best Birthday Present Ever | Little Lady & Friends Episode 4

It’s grandma’s birthday and Aurelia is on a mission to get the best birthday gift ever: grandma’s favorite gingerbread cookies. But the recipe is hard and Aurelia has to learn to respect her family’s traditions. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media:…


Sounds of the Season: 5 Great Songs Preserving Christmas Tradition

Christmas music is inextricably tied to the holiday season, and in this episode, I perform five traditional songs, some secular and some spiritual, that are intertwined with Christmas traditions and even have historical significance. Hosted by the two-time Emmy-nominated actor and singer-songwriter Beau Davidson, The Beau Show addresses issues affecting everyone and invites conversation and…


Ancient Tales of Wisdom: The Light on the Hills

Ancient tales of wisdom remind us of the traditions and moral values that have been treasured all over the world. We hope the stories and messages in our Tales of Wisdom series help uplift the hearts and minds of our readers. This retold tale, “The Light on the Hills,” is one of many audio stories…


A Sparkling Forest from Christmases Past Lights Up Downtown

MANITOWOC, Wis.—Standing in the softly falling snow, staring at the colorful and brightly lit Christmas display, Barbara Bundy-Jost understood anew—there was just something special about that tree. “It was just lit up like a sparkling forest,” she recalled. “We were on our way one Christmas Eve to visit my mother, who lived overlooking the lake…