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Fun fact: St. Valentine’s Day started out as a pagan festival until the Pope changed it to honor a saint. This is the only explanation we have as to why a holiday known for romantic gestures takes place in winter.

DO & DON’TS OF SOCIAL DISTANCING IN EARLY 2021

As the Center for Disease Control continues to monitor the pandemic, please look as this fun list of social distancing dos and don’ts for early 2021.

The New Year’s resolutions serve as an opportunity for a fresh start in a new year, a goal to pursue that will allow a person to grow and mature. Resolutions can be especially meaningful to people who have just ended a bad year and want things to be better.

The calls for donations and volunteering become especially pronounced during the holiday season, when the needs of the community seem especially important during a time of celebration. Looking for ways to participate in local food banks and donation centers? Consider a few things first.

Thanksgiving. Traditionally, the day of giving thanks and the official start of the holiday season. Normally something to look forward to, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused concerns about how, or if, a holiday gathering should be held.

For many, the holiday season tends to be a big source of stress. There’s shopping to do, traffic to endure, weather changes to manage, and the possibility of hosting a family event. Yes, holiday visitors can be stressful, but there are methods to dealing with that stress.

Let’s face it; dealing with junk can be scary. And we don’t just mean the prospect of having to clean it up. Sometimes, you come across stuff that’s truly, horribly, make-you-jump-up-and-squeal scary. Starting with the less frightening items, scary junk can include: