There’s a lot of magic involved in Santa Claus’s annual journey around the world. Delivering presents to that many households...
December: Holidays
Christmas by the Numbers+
There’s a lot more to this time of year than the 12 days of Christmas, 3 wise men or 5...
Last-Minute Gifts for Geeks and Not-So-Geeks+
I don’t know about you, but I’m still pulling together some gifts — with less than a week before Christmas....
Tis the Season to Give Generously: Do the math first+
Yesterday afternoon, I dropped off the gifts I had purchased for a mother and son who are spending the holidays...
Math at Work Monday: Cecilia the grant writer+
While we’re on the subject of museums, I thought I’d introduce you to Cecilia Meisner, who is the Director of...
Hanukkah by the Numbers+
Tomorrow, at sundown, marks the beginning of the Festival of Lights or Hanukkah (or Chanukah, Chanukkah or Chanuka). By most...
Using Math to Wrap Gifts+
Photo courtesy of Thomas Hawk My shopping is done. I’ve got no more baking to do. And save one, all...
Last-Minute Mathy Gifts for Kids+
Photo courtesy of -Snugg- Looking for a last-minute gift for your budding Eistein? You’ve come to the right place. I’m...
Math at Work Monday: Kim the candle maker+
True Bayberry Candles from Adirondack Chandler Candles Good grief the winter holidays include a lot of candles! Earlier this month,...
















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