Living nativities demand camels
When it comes to living nativity scenes, nothing makes a splash like a camel. Yes, you have your sheep, and they are fluffy and warm when it is cold…
Month: December 2021
How Chinese food became a Jewish Christmas tradition
According to one New York rabbi, one question has persisted for as long as Jews lives alongside Christians: What should we do on Christmas? The solution…
How chicken became the Japanese Christmas food
Nothing illustrates the ubiquity of Christmas like how the Japanese do it. Only 1 percent of Japanese people consider themselves Christians. But Christmas…
Fortune cookies didn’t come from China
The minute you munch the last noodle in the chow mein, you are ready for the final act of Chinese dining, at least in Western style. That’s right: It’s…
Prolonged grief disorder classified as official diagnosis
The American Psychiatric Association will add prolonged grief disorder (PGD) to the newest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…
Sodium consumption outpaces dietary recommendations
If you don’t watch your salt intake, it might be time to start. According to the Washington Post, American adults consume an average of 3,400 mg of salt…
Try yoga as a foundation for healthy habits
Yoga is more popular than ever, and not just among flexible young folks with expensive studio memberships and even pricier workout clothes. Nearly 29…
New study sounds alarm on colorectal cancer
According to a study published in October in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, younger colorectal cancer patients are just as likely, if not…
Ditch the watch to enjoy run
New research suggests that when runners leave their watches and fitness trackers at home, they might enjoy their workouts more, according to CNN….
Celebrate with traditional Mexican Rosca de Reyes
Rosca de Reyes, or Kings Day Bread, is a festive traditional orange-flavored yeast bread decorated with dried fruit and eaten on Dia de Reyes, the Feast…