Rabbits, eggs and springtime are tradition
The Easter Bunny has hopped a long way in his lifetime — all the way from ancient Europe, Alsace and Germany to the United States. Even part of his…
Art History Talks
The art of making a mummy
The tombs of the ancient Egyptians, and the mummies within, have captured the imagination of people around the world. It appears that it was considered important that the body…
Looking at art
Our western tradition of Santa Claus originates with St. Nicholas, who is quite a different personality from the jolly old elf we know today. According to tradition, St. Nicholas…