On AlterNet: holidays

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "holidays"

Patriot Day? 4 Truly Orwellian Holidays On the Books

Sarah Seltzer, AlterNet. May 10, 2012.

From Jefferson Davis' birthday to Loyalty Day, who knew these holidays were still official?

Child Labor, Torture and Rape: Attempts to Regulate the Brutal Diamond Industry Failing

Michelle Chen, In These Times. December 11, 2011.

The holiday season is a time of material pleasures, but it's also a time to take stock of how our social values tend to be at odds with the objects we most prize.

5 Rules for Talking OWS With Your Conservative Relatives

Mike Ignatowski, Tikkun. November 23, 2011.

It shouldn't be about scoring points, but finding common ground.

10 Tips for a Sustainable Thanksgiving

Sarah Newman, Civil Eats. November 23, 2010.

How to make your Thanksgiving meal an opportunity to support sustainable agriculture, reduce your water use and go on a low carb(on) diet.

5 Tips to Stretch Your Holiday Dollars

Makaiya Brown, The Loop 21. November 20, 2010.

With a little creativity and effort you might find that you’ve started a new holiday tradition that helps you avoid holiday debt year after year.

Obama Thanks Troops in Christmas Address

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. December 25, 2009.

In his weekly address, President Obama and the First Lady give thanks to American troops.

Health Care Costs Curb Holiday Spending

mcjoan, Daily Kos. December 24, 2009.

Happy Holidays, if you can figure out how to pay for it.

7 Reasons for Atheists to Celebrate the Holidays

Greta Christina, AlterNet. December 19, 2009.

Even though the standard winter holidays are supposedly religious, there are ample reasons for atheists to celebrate, too.

11 Ways to Make Your Holiday Economically and Environmentally Friendly

Sarah Sloane, AlterNet. December 11, 2009.

The holidays can mean big expenses and lots of waste (not to mention the emotional costs). Here's how to avoid all that mess.

Most of Us Hate X-mas: Let's End That Holiday As We Know It

Bill McKibben, Grist.org. November 30, 2009.

If you poll Americans this time of year, far more regard the approaching holidays with dread than anticipation. How can we make Christmas worthwhile again?

Shocking Santa Investigation: Jolly Elf Or Major Douchebag?!?

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake. December 25, 2008.

Think Santa's just a jolly old elf who brings great gifts and cheer? Think again. (Happy Holidays!)

I'll Be Home For Christmas: Traveling With Our Troops

Mike Ragogna, Huffington Post. December 25, 2008.

On planes that pinballed from airport to airport in bad weather, soldiers and civilians got to know each other.

'Santa Will Take You to Hell': The Battle Over Christmas Really Heats Up

PZ Myers, Pharyngula. December 12, 2008.

The skirmish over Christmas in Washington state just gets funnier every day.

10 Reasons Why It's Awesome To Be Single During the Holiday Season

Simcha, The Frisky. December 10, 2008.

Less family, more booze -- the best way to celebrate the holidays.

Just in Time for the Holidays: Obama's Shopping Advice for Nervous Consumers

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. November 27, 2008.

The president-elect doesn't want to discourage people from spending money right now. He also doesn't want to look like Bush.

Bill O'Reilly Defeated: Surrenders to the 'War on Christmas'

Satyam Khanna, ThinkProgress. November 19, 2008.

Bill O'Reilly isn't practicing what he preaches.

Why Not a War on New Year's?

Amanda Marcotte, Pandagon. December 31, 2007.

There are a number of reasons they should try to wipe this day off the calendar.

Middle Age + Holidays: A Lethal Combination?

Kathy Kastan, Huffington Post. December 19, 2007.

Suicide rates are alarmingly high among middle-aged Americans, and the holiday season often amplifies the problem.

Consider Boycotting Holiday Shopping

Susan Feiner, Women's eNews. November 12, 2007.

The biggest retail day of the year is this month, and it's time to resist the "buy" buttons that advertisers are trying to push and to join a consuming boycott.

Crap of the Future

Annalee Newitz, AlterNet. November 28, 2006.

For the holidays, please allow me to predict what kinds of lame holiday crap I'll be complaining about in years to come.