Traditions

Sympathy Oranges

Guest Author Food Traditions

In Sympathy Oranges, Carleigh Lacroix reflects on a bowl of oranges from her late grandfather's wife, a gift that evokes memories of his annual holiday tradition. The citrus fruits, once ...

In Traditions, Kelly Piner captures the warmth and nostalgia of a long-held Thanksgiving ritual. As Frances and Dale arrive at the charming country retreat, the setting's festive decor and familiar ...

Patricia

Guest Author Drama Love

In Sally Bonn-Ohiaeriaku’s "Patricia," a woman’s life in bustling Borokiri takes a dramatic turn following a fateful encounter with a charismatic pastor. Patricia’s journey of grace and elegance is upended ...

Christmas Once Upon A Time

Guest Author Christmas Supernatural

In Christmas Once Upon A Time, Thomas Harrison Humphreys recounts a tale of familial tradition and spectral visitations. The short story blends historical family lore with a supernatural encounter, as ...

Bone Dry and Scorched

Guest Author Loss Traditions

In "Bone Dry and Scorched," Suzanna C. de Baca reflects on a solitary fishing trip to an old farm pond. With nostalgia and a sense of loss, she casts her ...

This Is Now, and That Was Then

Guest Author Reflection Traditions

In Thomas Harrison Humphreys' poem "This Is Now, and That Was Then," a young boy reflects on the wisdom imparted by Ol’ Mr. Freeman during his daily ritual of raising ...

Christmas Past

Guest Author Christmas Family

Delve into the bittersweet nostalgia of "Christmas Past" by Chella Courington, as Adele and Tom navigate their first Christmas in a new house, haunted by the absence of their parents. ...

An Old-Fashioned Christmas

Guest Author Christmas Family

In 'An Old-Fashioned Christmas' by LaVern Spencer McCarthy, journey back to a time when sawdust floors, hallelujahs, and Santa's secrets filled the air. Delight in the innocence, love, and gratitude ...

The Sorrowful Sweetness of Christmas Eve

Guest Author Christmas Reflection

In "The Sorrowful Sweetness of Christmas Eve," Marisa Frasca blends the sacred and the culinary, as the ritual of preparing an octopus on Christmas Eve becomes a moment of reflection ...

The Olde Ways

Guest Author Halloween Traditions

Kyle Richtig’s poem "The Olde Ways" delves into the mystique of Hallow’s Eve. The piece reflects on the ancient belief that those who walk beneath the moon on this night ...

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