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Eric Stoltz

actorBorn: 9/30/1961Birthplace: Whittier, California Stoltz has a strong background in theater, and was nominated for a Tony for his Broadway debut in Our Town (1989). His film credits include Mask…

Christmas Traditions Slideshow

Liz Olson Although in modern times Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, it was not observed by early Christians. Christmas was added to the…

monarchianism

(Encyclopedia) monarchianismmonarchianismmōnärˈkēənĭzəm [key] [Gr.,=belief in the rule of one], the concept of God that maintains his sole authority even over Christ and the Holy Spirit. Its…

Saramago, José

(Encyclopedia) Saramago, JoséSaramago, Josézh&oomacr;zĕˈ särˌämäˈg&oomacr; [key], 1922–2010, Portuguese novelist and short-story writer. He became a member of the Communist party in 1969 and…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2005

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2005 In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2006

In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…

Holidays: Religious and Secular, 2007

In the United States, there are ten federal holidays set by law. Four are set by date (New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Day). The other six are set by a day of the week…

Bartimaeus

(Encyclopedia) BartimaeusBartimaeusbärtīmēˈəs [key], in the New Testament, blind man to whom Jesus restored sight.

Denis Leary

actor, comedianBorn: 8/18/1957Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts Leary taught at his alma mater, Emerson College in Boston, for five years and also worked as a standup comedian. He appeared on…

Immanuel

(Encyclopedia) Immanuel or EmmanuelImmanuelboth: ĭmănˈy&oomacr;əl [key] [Heb.,=God with us], in the Book of Isaiah, name given to the child who would be a sign to Judah of her deliverance. In the…