Dec 24 Military men and women recite ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ By Dan Sagalyn Watch U.S. service men and women stationed all over the world recite lines from the beloved holiday poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Special thanks to the Pentagin's Defense Media Activity department for this heartwarming piece. We hope you all… Continue reading
Dec 23 Don’t ignore economic inequality at schools, especially during the holidays By Paul Chylinski From the time students start kindergarten, they learn about the importance of being kind and generous toward others. But what happens to young people's understanding of that message around the holidays, when the excitement of receiving shiny gifts overtakes the season? What… Continue reading
Dec 17 How to cook a gourmet vegan dinner for the holidays By Tal Ronnen When you think "holiday cooking," vegan dishes might not be the first options that come to mind. But for chef Tal Ronnen, cooking vegan is a given. Continue reading
Dec 11 White House asks: What is the story behind your menorah? By Abbey Oldham A menorah created by a Holocaust survivor and one designed in Israel in the 1920s were selected for a White House ceremony this week from more than 50 submissions. Continue reading
Dec 09 This holiday, talking about religion in the classroom is more important than ever By Syd Golston Tree in the classroom? Yes. Crèche beneath it? No. It’s called “the December Dilemma.” As the winter holidays approach, schools are aware that the issue of separating church and state is not just something students encounter in social studies classes,… Continue reading
Dec 04 Too many Christmas lights may paralyze your WiFi, but here’s how to fix it By Nsikan Akpan A viral story claims Christmas lights wage war on your WiFi. Here’s the science behind whether or not it's true and ways to fix it if so. Continue reading
Oct 30 Last-minute Halloween costumes that will cost you nothing By Colleen Shalby Didn’t have time to get a Halloween costume this year? Here are five ideas to get you through the holiday. Continue reading
Oct 29 Happy Halloween! Here’s an hour-long, 4K jack-o’-lantern video for you By Colleen Shalby Feeling too lazy this Halloween to carve your own pumpkin? Thinking that Jack-O-Lantern clean-up really isn’t worth jack? Have we got the solution for you!… Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 2:59 The father-son team who make a Capitol Fourth pop By PBS News Hour This year marks the 35th anniversary of an iconic Fourth of July tradition: fireworks and music on the National Mall. To celebrate this milestone, the NewsHour introduces you to the father and son who put the show together. Continue watching
Apr 03 Your holiday cheat sheet to Easter By Wendy Thomas Russell Ironically, secular parents often have an easier time explaining Easter (without religion) than many Christian parents do (with it). The Passion is just such a darn mystery. Continue reading