December: Holidays

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Math at Work Monday: Santa Claus+

There’s a lot of magic involved in Santa Claus’s annual journey around the world. Delivering presents to that many households...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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Hanukkah by the Numbers+

Tomorrow, at sundown, marks the beginning of the Festival of Lights or Hanukkah (or Chanukah, Chanukkah or Chanuka). By most...

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Time for Holiday Cookies — and Fractions+

I haven’t started my holiday baking yet, but that time is just around the corner. Today, I bring you a...

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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...

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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...

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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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