Parents Argue Over Culturally Relevant Halloween Costume
CALGARY—Parents Shareem and Todd Wilson remain deadlocked in a debate over what their child should be for Halloween. The pressure to balance edgy with cute in a way that will…
Americans Wary of Undefined Thanksgiving Traditions
“Monday was Thanksgiving for you all?” asked dental assistant Jody Warner. “What kind of sales did you have to celebrate?” Welder Jonathan Skyler wanted to learn more about the differences…
Frosty the Snowman canonized by Catholic Church
VATICAN CITY—Frosty the Snowman is a fairy tale they say, but don’t tell that to the Roman Catholic Church. After decades of debate, the famed jolly, happy soul is not…
What’s Haunting Toronto this Halloween?
Toronto has some demons that need to be exorcised. This Halloween, let’s take a look at who and what is haunting the citizens of Ontario’s capital.
God Planning Epic April Fools’ Joke for Easter Sunday
WORLD—This coming Sunday, two important events will take place simultaneously: Easter and April Fools’ Day. God said he plans to honour the coincidence with a legendary joke. “When I realized…
Men reminded to plan now for post-holiday estrangement
It’s that time of year again: a time of warmth and togetherness and giving and good cheer—or so the media would have you believe. But for those of us living…
Carolers Accuse “Baby it’s Cold Outside” of Sexual Misconduct
TORONTO—A group of carolers is accusing the classic holiday song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” of sexual misconduct. Inspired by the #MeToo movement, the singers say the time has come to…
The Night After Christmas
illustration by J Craig Melia 'Twas the night after Christmas, when all through the house Was an orgy of presents, worth more than... the house; The Xbox was stuffed up…
Galaxy Note 7 rebrands as Yule Log
SOUTH KOREA—Samsung halted production of its beleaguered Galaxy Note 7 on Tuesday. Known as the Ford Pinto of smartphones, the Note 7 and its replacement model sometimes burst into flames.
Rain hampers annual Filipino cull
Despite a record effort to wipe themselves out–including a Guinness Book attempt by religious group Iglesia ni Cristo to launch more than 700,000 fireworks–the Filipino New Year death and injury…