Christmas

Jupiter and Saturn align.. the darkest day before the sun, and son, rise on Christmas

The Jupiter and Saturn alignment could not have come at a more appropriate time according to the gazers of the stars.. astrologers have looked to this conjunction as a massive moment in human history.

Biblical scholars have equally paused at the magnificence of this time in their worldview. And while the wonders of the heavens made us wonder, a volcano came to life on earth.

So let’s light the Yule log, and travel back in history. After all, Christmas is a time of the paranormal, the ghostly, and the macabre.

The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight

As this post is written, there are only 5 days left until Christmas. That is four shopping days. four/five food prep days.. Six stressful days of work, COVID-19 fears, and also wrapping. Santa can’t do it all, after all..

So we travel back in time and see headlines of the past… headlines of tumult and hope.

And you can decide.. Are you the kind of person who signs, who sees miracles. Or do you believe that people just get lucky…

Oh Little Star of Bethlehem, appearing for the first time since the Middle Ages

By now you have heard the word: During the upcoming winter solstice, Jupiter and Saturn will line up to create what is known as the “Christmas Star” or “Star of Bethlehem.” These two planets haven’t appeared this (relatively) close together from Earth’s vantage point since the Middle Ages. That is incredible. And we get to … Read moreOh Little Star of Bethlehem, appearing for the first time since the Middle Ages

2 0 1 9 — THE END OF A DECADE AND THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ROARING 20S

It’s not just a year in review. It’s a decade in rewind..

At this point of societal evolution, we are now poised to have a generation of people more apt to talking to people through apps than in person. The landscape of modern life has shifted away from anything that was known prior to these past few years.

There are thousands of social media stars on hundreds of social media platforms on websites run by dozens of monstrously large companies headed by a handful of billionaires.

That is who we are..

Merry Christmas from the Starcourt Mall!

The feel of the mall was perfect for STRANGER THING 3 — but the 21st reality of locations like this does not look anything as it did in the 20th.. the excitement of the hallowed halls of the shopping malls has turned dead and vacant like the upside down..

So enjoy this Erika NekoArc display of the Starcourt Mall at Christmas.. otherwise known as the dying Gwinnett Mall in Georgia..

Yes, there WAS a war on Christmas. President Grant ended it.

All Christmas activities, including dancing, seasonal plays, games, singing carols, cheerful celebration and especially drinking were banned by the Puritan-dominated Parliament of England in 1644, with the Puritans of New England following suit. Christmas was outlawed in Boston, the Plymouth colony made celebrating Christmas a criminal offense, according to “Once Upon a Gospel”.. The Puritans of New … Read moreYes, there WAS a war on Christmas. President Grant ended it.

The night that ‘Krampi’ took over Jim Thorpe

Saturday night’s cold air was filled with warm embraces in Jim Thorpe.. It is the Christmas season yet again.. Beautiful lights.. packed bars and restaurants.. families parading the street to take in the sights and sounds of winter in the the town.. Another type of fare paraded the streets, however.. An event hosted by The … Read moreThe night that ‘Krampi’ took over Jim Thorpe