http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Benita+Charles Arts and Crafts Benita Charles Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=22378&ca=Arts+and+Crafts For many years I have been looking for alternatives to Christmas shopping. I find the crowds annoying, the pushing and shoving unnecessary and parking a nightmare. Having to buy all those presents in a few days shopping after working all day or on a Saturday when everyone and his cousin is doing the... Culture Benita Charles Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=22377&ca=Culture The Winter Solstice was traditionally celebrated on December 21 in the northern hemisphere. Well before the birth of Jesus, ancient peoples marked the Winter Solstice with celebrations and rejoicing that the coldest part of the year was behind them. From December 22, the days start to lengthen and t...