Each year, on the Feast of St. Nicholas, we traditionally break out a few old bottles of Samichlaus Bier that have been aging undisturbed in the cellar. “Samichlaus” means “Santa Claus” in the Swiss-German dialect of Zürich. Brewed only once a year on …
December 6 is the feast day of St. Nicholas, one of several patron saints of brewing. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, was a wealthy and extraordinarily generous man. His charity toward others ultimately inspired the tradition of Santa Claus and the custom of…
December 6 is the feast day of St. Nicholas, one of several patron saints of brewing. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, was a wealthy and extraordinarily generous man. His charity toward others ultimately inspired the tradition of Santa Claus and the custom of…
On December 5, 1933, the long and difficult chapter of Prohibition finally came to an end. Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, officially repealing the 18th Amendment that had attempted to ban alco…
On December 5, 1933, the long and difficult chapter of Prohibition finally came to an end. Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution, officially repealing the 18th Amendment that had attempted to ban alco…
It had been almost two weeks since I’d enjoyed a cigar. Between day trips, weekend travel, holiday prep, and time with family, I hadn’t found a moment to sit down for a proper, relaxing smoke. I’m not one to light a cigar just because — for me, a cigar…
It had been almost two weeks since I’d enjoyed a cigar. Between day trips, weekend travel, holiday prep, and time with family, I hadn’t found a moment to sit down for a proper, relaxing smoke. I’m not one to light a cigar just because — for me, a cigar…
Today is the day most Americans set aside to reflect on — and give thanks for — the many graces and gifts that bless our lives. For some, the day is simply a preliminary event to the day of shopping to come. That particular holiday tradition has never …
Today is the day most Americans set aside to reflect on — and give thanks for — the many graces and gifts that bless our lives. For some, the day is simply a preliminary event to the day of shopping to come. That particular holiday tradition has never …
This was originally posted November 23, 2013, and shared nearly annually on this date. This is not ancient history and should not be forgotten. November 23 is the Feast Day of Blessed Miguel Pro. Born on January 13, 1891, in Guadalupe, Mexico…
