Putting up the Christmas tree is one of my beloved holiday traditions. For many years, I went to a tree farm a couple of weeks before Christmas. We’d cut down a tree, bring it home, and decorate it. I wasn’t mixing holiday traditions with science back then. But the science of Christmas trees is fascinating. … Continue reading Mixing Holiday Traditions With Science
Category: People & Customs
Blog posts by author Lynette M. Burrows about interesting people, customs, celebrations, and holidays from around the world.
Do You Know Rudolph Like I Know Rudolph?
Welcome to the second installment of holiday fun and an interview with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Do You Know Rudolph Like I Know Rudolph?
Do You Know Frosty Like I Know Frosty
While I honor and respect all the national and religious celebrations during this month, my holiday is Christmas. It’s been a bit difficult getting in the mood for all the pandemic and political and problems we face these days. So I thought I’d have a little Christmas fun. Today, Frosty the Snowman answers some questions… Continue reading Do You Know Frosty Like I Know Frosty
First Lines for the Holidays
Welcome to First Lines for the Holidays. December has more than just the Christmas holiday. See my posts on December Celebrations for some of the celebrations held this month. For this First Lines Friday, here are a selection of first lines from science fiction and fantasy books that include or are about the holidays.… Continue reading First Lines for the Holidays
Why we Believe in the Impossible
Since the beginning of time, people have believed in the supernatural to explain things they did not understand. As scientific knowledge and understanding grew, one would think belief in the supernatural would lessen or disappear. Turns out that’s not true. Why do we hold on to false beliefs? Why do we believe in the impossible?… Continue reading Why we Believe in the Impossible