by billyzh | Jan 1, 2011 | Holidays
As I write this, the sky is lit up with fireworks and the sounds of crackles, pops, and explosive bursts fill my room as the breeze blows lightly through the window. Just think. This type of fireworks extravaganza goes on world wide every year at this same time. If...
by billyzh | Dec 29, 2010 | History, Holidays
Most Americans are not familiar with Boxing Day. We see it on those office supply store produced calendars, but always wonder what it’s about. We think of a day where folks maybe get a chance to punch that annoying visitng family member and let out agressions....
by billyzh | Dec 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
As my mother sat me down to lead us in our Christmas devotion this morning, I had no idea the thoughts that would soon flood my mind and my heart. She read the story of a clergyman who fell asleep in his study during one Christmas Day. In his dream, he awoke and went...
by billyzh | Dec 19, 2010 | History, Holidays
St. Nick a Mid Easterner? Well, kind of. Some of you may remember the days when the land currently known as Turkey was called Asia Minor. That’s what we saw on our maps at least back when I was in school and what we learned in geography. But I certainly don’t remember...
