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Hannukah & Christmas
7 Jan 2024

Hannukah & Christmas

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: December Topics, Holidays, Religion, World History | 0

Those two terms inspire an incredible amount of feeling and emotion and connection. Those two terms represent the most profound holidays that connect their respective believers to the core tenets that define them. Hannukah came about as the results of … Continued

George Frideric Handel – Handel’s Messiah
9 Jul 2023

George Frideric Handel – Handel’s Messiah

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Entertainment, Holidays, Music, Religion | 0

He was born in Haile in the Duchy of Magdeburg, Germany in 1685. His musical talent was discovered very early, much to the chagrin of his father. His education included some musical training, but his father withdrew him from that. … Continued

The Art of Christmas
29 Mar 2020

The Art of Christmas

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: Art, December Topics, Holidays, Religion | 0

The stories about Jesus’ birth in the nativity begin with the opening chapters of Matthew and Luke. Artists throughout history have tried to recreate those momentous times. Come and see the works of the masters such as: Durer, Da Vinci, … Continued

History of Valentine’s Day
29 Aug 2019

History of Valentine’s Day

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: February Topics, Holidays, Literature, Religion | 0

This holiday traces to the 4th Century and a priest named St. Valentine. Come and follow the history of the man and subsequent literary and business people who have impacted that holiday into our time. What did Chaucer say? What … Continued

Thanksgiving Through The Years
29 Aug 2019

Thanksgiving Through The Years

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: American History, Founding of the United States, Holidays, November Topics | 0

As a nation, we very early on realized the value of gratitude and acknowledging help from a higher source. The Pilgrims began the practice of Thanksgiving and the tradition has continued through the years. The art of Thanksgiving is a … Continued

History of the Christmas Theme
29 Apr 2019

History of the Christmas Theme

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: December Topics, Holidays, Literature, Religion | 0

In the early 1800s, the celebration of Christmas had pretty diminished into something that was mostly ignored. What brought about the change? How did one small story of Charles Dickens change our perception? What did Thomas Nast do that made … Continued

Memorial Day & Flag Day
29 Aug 2018

Memorial Day & Flag Day

by Ken Sorensen | posted in: 20th Century America, American History, Holidays, June Topics, May Topics, The World at War | 0

Throughout American history, we have had many wars and supported, to varying degrees, our soldiers and their valiant efforts. How did Decoration Day morph into Memorial Day? Who was BJ Cigrand and what did he do? When we stop to … Continued

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