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The Twelve Days of Christmas myth

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Nick

It’s that time of year, when the world falls in love (so sang Frank Sinatra) and when the world also sends bogus urban legend emails about all things Christmas.  Is it true that the song “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” … Continue reading →

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Christmas is coming – get ready for those dinner table atheists!

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Nick

The joyous crowds of rosy-cheeked, Andy-Williams-listening shoppers have given us our first trampling of the year, thus marking the official start of the “holiday season.” But what about those slightly less perilous hazards you are likely to encounter this Christmastide, … Continue reading →

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The return of Tossmas

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Nick

Tossmas is kind of a new holiday, originating last year when one guy had just had enough of retailers advertising for some unnamed holiday generally falling around December 25. I wonder if it will catch on. Care to join this … Continue reading →

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