While much of the world, including the United States, follows the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia uses a 365-day calendar based on the Coptic calendar. Ethiopia, along with other Orthodox churches calculate the birth of Christ to be on January 7. Not only do they differ on the day, but they disagree on the year of Christ’s birth. On the Ethiopian calendar, Christ’s birth is seven years later, making it only 2012 in Ethiopia.

What’s stylish, functional, and lasts longer than Starbucks red cups during the holidays? No, this isn’t a bad riddle. We are talking about quality, leather handbags. Quality, leather handbags are also the answer to the question, “What are you going to get HER this holiday season?”

Teachers pour into the lives of our kids every single day, so why not make this holiday season a special one for the teachers in your life? Show them they are appreciated in a unique and meaningful way. Honestly, how many mugs and candles (or homemade fudge) do teachers need anyway?!

The holidays are almost here and the gift exchange frenzy is upon us! There’s the Secret Santa event at the office, the annual ornament exchange, the Greed game at your small group, the neighbor who always gives you a gift...the list goes on. If you are already stressing about all the holiday shopping, just know I am right there with ya! 

Did you know that by representing Carry 117 through carrying a bag, wearing a t-shirt, or posting about Carry 117 on social media that you are a Carry 117 Ambassador?