Lincoln Herald

Decorating For Christmas No Simple Matter

When should a Christmas tree go up?

I follow my mother’s rule: no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, that red-haired stepchild of a holiday, is squeezed ever tighter between jack-o-lanterns and Santa Claus.

One Deep Dive Led To Another, Then Another

When it comes to history, one thing follows another.

Halloweening In The Boomer Era

When I think of jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treat, I’m a child in our small farming community. It’s the 1950s, and for at least a week before Oct. 31, farm families load costumed kids in the bed of their pickups to make the rounds.

Since When Is AntiSemitism OK?

Last year, antisemitic episodes in the US increased by more than 35 percent, according to the Anti-Defamation League. These include physical violence, verbal threats, swastika graffiti and more.

Inflation Rocks Tooth Fairy Business

Yes, the Tooth Fairy has reached an all-time inflationary high

The ageless nymph who flits about in the dark, swapping baby teeth left under youngsters’ pillows is having the ante up more cash.

Don’t Miss Carole King Musical At Green Room This Weekend

Remaining performances are at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16 and 3 p.m. Sept. 17.

Attention music lovers: you have just a few more chances to see Beautiful at the Green Room. I caught this musical last weekend and was blown away.

Balls Creek A Living Slice Of Americana

Balls Creek is a national historic district with nearly 300 buildings

Every August, some of Catawba County’s oldest families gather at Balls Creek Campground for a respite from modern distractions. It’s a religious retreat, but I’m willing to bet that most of the folks enjoy the old-time nostalgia as much as the churchy aspects.