2020 year-end trading schedule; Plus, boring Wednesday markets
Today we post our 2020 year-end trading schedule for US and Canadian markets. Watch out for Christmas and New Year's settlement dates.
Christmas
An Al Goodwyn Cartoon: I heard the bells on Christmas Day
I heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeatOf peace on earth, good-will to men!
Christmas 2020 – coming just when we need it the most
The 20th century witnessed religion without God. Materialism, self-actualization, Marxism, and fascism reign. Christmas 2020 is needed
President and Mrs. Trump’s 2020 Christmas Message (Video)
The mainstream media mostly ignored President Trump's December 13 Christmas address, which is now still hard to find online.
A LifeCycles Tradition: Santa Claus arrives by helicopter in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, December 15, 2020– Memories and the holidays are synonymous and 2020 will be no different, Santa Claus may be in a mask, but the love we share at this season will always remain in our hearts all year long. Of course, please follow the safety guidelines for COVID-19 during your celebrations. Christmas was ...
Mom’s Swedish Almond Tarts ignite Christmas memories – Recipe
Mom's Swedish Almond Tarts sparked childhood memories of weeks-long baking of Christmas delights, many of which were of Swedish origin.
Living with ALS: Reflections of 2019 as the New Year quickly approaches
Two days before Christmas, my four-year-old granddaughter said of Santa Claus, "I think he'll bring you a little wheelchair!"
A LifeCycles Tradition: Memories of Christmas in San Diego
Even without snow and year round sunshine, when I was growing up, Christmas in San Diego was always a wonderful experience.
Attention investors! Year end trading schedule for stocks and bonds
Once again, during Christmas, the old year passes as the New Year approaches. Which brings us to our 2019-2020 year-end trading schedule.
Defeating darkness: Chanukah and Christmas
FORT WORTH, Texas: Christmas may define December in the minds of many. But it also hosts Chanukah, or the Festival of Lights. This year, Chanukah began at sundown on December 22nd. It would seem that Chanukah and Christmas have nothing to do with each other. But that isn’t so. Raised as a Christian around Christians, ...
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; the real story
FORT WORTH, Texas: Robert May’s holiday standard, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will be 81 next month. Rudolph first appeared in a 1939 booklet written by Robert L. May and published by Montgomery Ward, a retail and catalog department store in Chicago, Illinois. The origins of Rudolph The author of one of Christmas’ most famous pop-culture ...
Myth Trivia visits the Nordic celebration of Santa Lucia
the Santa Lucia celebration is an endearing tradition that captivates anyone with the good fortune to witness the ceremony.
Finding Christmas peace in a once-troubled corner of the world
Devoid of joy and color, paranoia prevailed behind the Iron Curtain, a black and white "film noir" world. And Christmas peace seemed nowhere to be found.
Alzheimer’s and the holidays: Tips to keep the season merry
Christmas with a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's can envoke stressfulness and loss gradually replacing joy and merriment.
Living with ALS while embracing the love of the Christmas Holidays
In my pre-Pinocchio days when I could walk and talk like a real boy, I visited the Christmas markets in Europe where Christmas is the way it should be.
Holiday cleaning plan: make your bathroom shine
FORT WORTH, Texas: It’s easy to hide some rooms from guests. In contrast, the kitchen and bathroom are open to all. Last week we covered deep cleaning your kitchen. Equally important is the bathroom. The old axiom to clean “top to bottom, side to side” is the best way to accomplish your cleaning goals for ...
Testing the biblical evidence for celebrating Jesus’ birth December 25th
The Bible is silent on the day or the time of year. Emperor Constantine, the first Christian Roman Emperor, introduced December 25 as Jesus' birth
Christmas: Staying in balance during the most wonderful time of the year
SAN DIEGO: The holidays and the Christmas season are the most wonderful time of the year for many Americans. However, it’s important to remain balanced. Celebratory times with friends and family can include indulgences on a variety of levels from overeating to overspending, just remember to pace yourself. THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR ...
Red or White: The best 2018 Christmas Wine Guide
SEATTLE:. With so many clamoring to snatch up last minute Christmas gifts, it can be easy to overlook many a great wine. This somewhat brief line-up comprises a list of white and red wines that will help make your Christmas meals memorable. Or double as a great gift idea. Keep a few on hand, in ...
Holiday Football: NFL 2018 Week 16 Preview and Bettor’s Guide
For those Holiday Football fans staying home to watch Thursday Night Football, do not do so. There are no NFL games this week until Saturday.