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Holiday traditions around the world
By Linda McClain, CTA Nearly a century ago, many of our ancestors arrived on Ellis Island and brought with them the customs of their homelands. Because of the many different nationalities, Christmas celebrations, including music and food, vary between regions...
Achieving a healthy body image
By Judy Torel You can’t go anywhere in America without being confronted with images of thin and ultra lean models and celebrities. Magazine covers, TV shows, Hollywood movies and even advertisements on the sides of public transportation relentlessly emit a...
A Dreidel for Christmas
Divergent holidays provide opportunities for unity, understanding By Amy E. Tucker The countdown to Christmas has begun. Hallmark started it in July with their holiday ornament premiere and retailers nationwide have been lining shelves with merchandise since September and bombarding...
Holiday Cheer
Bustling city streets! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire! It’s Troy’s Victorian Stroll. This popular–free annual holiday tradition transforms the streets of historic downtown Troy into a magical stage of song, dance and family enjoyment. Now in its 24th year,...