Although I make this argument in great detail in my bookThe Myths that Stole Christmas, I first argued against the Santa lie in 2009 in an op-ed for the Baltimore Sun, entitled “Sorry, Virginia,” I suggested the Santa Lie should be avoided for three reasons: (1) It’s an unjustified...
The rats' faces fromNutcracker in 3Dare eerily reminiscent of another group of facial-prosthetic-wearing fantasy characters: the Whos from 2000'sHow the Grinch Stole Christmas. While this parallel is relatively innocuous, it does bring to mind that, outside of the prominent front teeth and whiske...
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21. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss Buy on Amazon Add to library This children’s classic is the perfect Christmas treat for those who like their heartwarming tales served with a helping of rhyme. Think of this Dr. Seuss hit as A Christmas Carol for fans of The Cat in ...
'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' Alone with his dog Max on Mount Crumpit, poor Grinch hated the entire idea of all the Christmas bliss. He had a repugnance for all that participated in such holiday because of the countless rejections he received from the Whos as a child. Many Whos includi...
The story of the Trojan War belongs to the myths and legends of the ancient Greeks. It was written by the legendary Greek poet Homer, who lived almost three thousand years ago. Little is known about him, except that he was blind, and many scholars debate whether he really existed. Many ...
the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind (a statue of Prometheus can be found outside the Rockefeller building in New York). Not coincidentally, in another of his myths, Prometheus establishes a form of animal sacrifice that was practiced in ancient Greece....
Some of the experiences are physically visceral, relating events that may have lasted mere minutes, though the scars have lingered for a lifetime. Others share abuse endured for years, cruelty that stole joy and innocence from childhood, instilled deeply rooted shame, and damaged self-esteem. ...
Marketed as a modern-day retelling of the short story, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving, the show takes the same liberties with history as Once Upon a Time does with fairy tales, as facts and myths are tweaked slightly to fit within the show’s universe. Season 2 ...