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A little spice for your morning coffee
Daily DishI'm not much of a flavored coffee guy, but for the holidays I'll make an exception -- at least when it comes to Groundwork's Winter Solstice Spice Blend. It's not actually flavored coffee, per se, but rather a ground combination...... -
Winter solstice–with more daylight hours–arrives tonight
TribLocal - EvanstonThe astronomical start of winter—better known as the winter solstice—occurs at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night. In practical terms, the solstice marks Chicago’s—and the Northern Hemisphere’s—shortest …... -
Reno takes on SNL’s Seth Meyers -- but Fozzie Bear gets a pass
Nation NowReno targets Seth Meyers: Reno residents were not amused by comedian Seth Meyers' recent put-down of their city, though they seem willing to forgive Fozzie Bear of "The Muppets."... -
Winter solstice: The cold-weather celebration is hot again
Nation NowWinter solstice is a busy time for a Wiccan priestess. Selena Fox talks winter solstice traditions and why our cold-weather solstice is becoming a hot holiday.... -
Winter solstice arrived ... looking forward to spring
Maryland WeatherFrom The Sun's print editions:Baltimore Sun reporter Candus Thomson offers this guest post: "A day without sunshine is like, you know, night," Steve Martin once said.The winter solstice arrived in Baltimore at 12:30 a.m. At 9 hours, 24 minutes and......Tags: Steve Martin
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Try not to forget the real reason for the season
Change of SubjectFirst published 12/5/2006 I've got your "reason for the season" right here, pal. Just outside the window, to be exact: Sunlight. No secret there. Civilizations all over the northern hemisphere have been making merry toward the end of December for...... -
Nativity scenes often reflect cultural influences, Baylor scholars say
The Religion WorldHow the birth of Jesus is portrayed in art has changed over time and often reflects the culture and times of the artists, according to scholars at the Baylor University. In these times, a nativity scene may show Mary exhausted by childbirth while Joseph... -
Local Groundhogs Likely to be Sleeping on Feb. 2
TribLocal - ElmhurstGroundhog Day is on its way, when dozens of towns across the country look to local groundhogs to determine how long winter weather will wait …... -
Mexico City residents to mega-quakes: We can handle it
World NowIt's true that sometimes Mexico City can look and feel like the Hollywood set for a movie about the apocalypse. On Tuesday, riding through another big quake, it proved that it's a city that can take a punch.... -
2011 Holiday Guide: Dozens more shows for the season
If real-life holiday drama has you down — or you simply want to take a break from the fun-but-hectic festivities and relax — we’ve got a list that you can check twice, filled with shows both naughty and nice. Traditional to irreverent,...Tags: Religious Festivals, Entertainment Events, Travel, Harold Washington Library Center, Arts and Culture
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Santa's not pagan
Tribune Media ServicesAs a non-Christian with a deep affection for Christmastime, I've always felt a little left out around this time of year, but not in the way you might think. I've always felt a bit out of place with the venerable conservative tradition of denouncing the...Tags: UNICEF, Religious Festivals, Civil Unrest, Religious Conflicts, Religion and Belief
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Fall Officially Arrives This Week
FOX 17 MeteorologistIt's been feeling like fall lately, now officially it will happen this week as we transition from summer to fall on Friday at 5:05 a.m. It's called the autumnal (or fall) equinox, the moment where the sun will be exactly over the equator. It generally...Tags: Weather, Weather Reports
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Dec 22, 2011
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Dec 19, 2011
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Feb 1, 2012
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Nov 23, 2011
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Dec 23, 2011
|Column| Tribune Media Services
Sep 18, 2011
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