The Naughty List: Krampus, Other Dark Characters as Holiday Traditions As Krampus gains popularity, discover the history behind the folkloric figure and other dark legends connected to the holiday season.
A Holiday Greeting That Applies to Everyone The Thanksgiving holiday season brought with it interesting discussions about “the holidays” – so many holidays are celebrated by people of different cultures, religious backgrounds…
I Love it When Linus Reminds Me What Christmas is About As Linus said: “Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about. Lights, please: ‘And the angel said unto them, Fear not,…
Let’s Set Aside Differences – Not Just During This Season, But All Year ‘Tis the season, the season of giving—whether giving thanks, praises, spare change, an extra tip or bonus. You name it, and it’s officially “the season”…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year When is the most wonderful time of the year? December—right?—despite the many people and things that try to blur the calendar. Early October my grandson…
Extended Holiday Leave for Staff and Faculty Members President Hitt sent the following email to UCF employees on Wednesday morning: I am extremely thankful for the outstanding dedication and unwavering commitment of our…
It’s Hard to Adjust to a Florida Christmas When You’re Sweating I have tried. I really have. But to no avail. I just can’t adjust to Christmas in Florida – not the religious holiday, but the…
Teach Children to Appreciate Giving You would think that someone who studies greed and altruism would be immune from the inner too-few or too-many presents turmoil parents face each holiday season, but you would be wrong.
Help Local Children’s Christmas Wishes Come True During the holiday season, University of Central Florida students and staff and faculty members can make a difference in the lives of children from the Bithlo-Christmas area.
UCF Economist: ‘Twas the Florida Forecast Before Christmas ‘Twas the forecast before Christmas and all through the state, those wishing for a booming economy would still have to wait. Foreclosure signs were hung…
