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Last Minute Gifts: Fool-Proof Gifts For Mom
Whether you’re a chronic procrastinator or just like to torture yourself, last minute shopping is a way of life. Fighting crowds to get the toy…
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Beyonce Makes Surprise Walmart Visit & Starts Her Christmas Shopping
Beyonce is full of surprises these days and she her latest impromptu move took place at a Walmart store in Tewksbury, Mass. yesterday. According to…
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A Sherri Shepherd Christmas: ‘The View’ Star Reveals Her Santa Sighting...
Sherri Shepherd, like many other mothers, has a love affair with Christmas. Her holiday spirit shines through in her festive celebrations, her elaborate costumes and…
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Holiday Spirits: National Egg Nog Day Cockatil [RECIPE]
December 24th is not only Christmas Eve, but also National Eggnog Day. On a fateful day in 1826, US Military Soldiers smuggled inexpensive whiskey into…
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Kobe Bryant, Chris Bosh, Diddy & More Share Holiday Portraits [GALLERY]
Tis the season to be thankful and spread good cheer and part of that is sending out Holiday cards to your friends, family and extended…
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Luke 2:1-20 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first…
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A Holiday Message From The Editor Of Elev8.com
Christmas is here again. Retail is mourning the loss of sales. Children are demanding video games that are far too violent! Stores are teaming up…
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Bet You Didn’t Know: 3 Facts About Christmas Traditions
1.The Bible doesn’t actually mention a specific date for Jesus’ birth. In fact, most historians believe he was probably born in the spring, hence the…
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Happy Kwanzaa!
Elev8 would like to wish you and your family a Happy Kwanzaa this season. “The Kwanzaa Song” by William Scott Related Articles: Day 1 Celebration…
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Behind The Scenes: The Wade-Union Holiday Photo Shoot
Fresh off of their engagement announcement Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade shot a behind the scenes video of their Christmas photo shoot featuring the hot…
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Day 1: Celebration Of Kwanzaa – UMOJA (Unity)
I graduated from California State University Long Beach where the founder and creator of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karanga, taught African American studies. At that time,…
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The Obamas Extend Kwanzaa Greetings From Their Family To Yours
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama send a special message to everyone celebrating Kwanzaa this year. “As families and communities across our country…
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Day 2: Celebration of Kwanzaa – Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)
KUJICHAGULIA: “In a time in which occupation and oppression of countries and peoples are immorally presented as necessary and even salvational, the principle of Kujichagulia…
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Day 3: Celebration of Kwanzaa – Ujima (Collective Work And Responsibility)
“In opposition to alienation and isolation from others, fostered fear and hatred for political purposes, and a vulgar individualism at the expense of others, the…
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Day 4: Celebration of Kwanzaa – Ujaama (Cooperative Economics)
“In a world where greed, resource seizure, and plunder have been globalized with maximum technological and military power, we must uphold the principle and practice…
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Day 5: Celebration of Kwanzaa – Nia (Purpose)
“In a world where there is an urgent need to move beyond petty and perverse purposes and narrow and narcissistic concerns, the principle and practice…
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New Year’s Eve Symbols & Traditions Explained
New Year’s Eve is tied up with many things we believe and practice. Here are just a few of those symbols: Baby New Year The…
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What Foods Are Considered Unlucky To Eat New Year’s Eve?
There are foods many traditions avoid eating New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. It is a tradition in the african American community to eat…
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Kwanzaa: Day 6 Kuumba (Creativity)
Kuumba (Creativity) To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial…
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Day 7: Celebration of Kwanzaa – Imani (Faith)
“Finally, in our world and time when words of hope and change evaporate into business as usual, when peace is postponed for war, social programs…
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Unboxed: 8 Bromance Gifts That Won’t Make Him “Pause”
He’s your dawg through thick and thin. He’s held you down, he’s given you passes and he’s kept your secrets (aka lied for you,) and…
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CRAVE: 5 Things On A Man’s Holiday Gift List
Every shopper’s dream season of spending— or nightmare, depending on how you look at it— is finally here. That’s right, it’s time for holiday shopping! Although…
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5 Unlikely Gifts Every Man Will Need
He takes care of you and the kids (his or not), holds down the house, does dishes, takes out the trash (without being asked), kills…
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How To Decline An Invite Gracefully
Do you have a go-to, standby excuse or do you always say yes? As much as we love being social butterflies and hopping about town…
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On-Demand Holiday Movies to Watch
Most of us spend a good deal of time watching television over the holiday season. We watch movies on “On Demand” or pop in a…
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Simple Explanation: If It’s Jesus’ Birthday, Why Do We Get Gifts?
John 3:16-17 (New International Version) “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall…
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Tis’ The Season: The 13 Best Christmas Movies In Under 5 Minutes [VIDEO]
Every year, after wrapping the presents and downing a couple of mugs of eggnog, I sit down to enjoy the annual marathon of Christmas movies.…
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What Do You Do When Your Christmas Gift Sucks?
Okay folks, it’s that most wonderful time of the year again. We’ve decked the halls because ‘tis the season to be jolly. Christmas is absolutely…
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The Obamas Extend Warm Wishes For Kwanzaa
The White House issued the following statement from the Obamas on Friday: “Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday…
View ArticleStocking Stuffers The Fit Girl Will Love [GIFT GUIDE]
The holiday season is upon us and the anxiety of finding the perfect gift might be stressing you out. If you’re looking to give something special to the fit girl in your life, you’re in luck! Here are...
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