Table of Contents

October 8, 2001

Popular Celebrations—Are There Hidden Dangers?

Many popular celebrations are rooted in superstition. What dangers might such celebrations pose?

3 Popular Celebrations​—Harmless Fun?

5 The Truth About Popular Celebrations

11 Crossword Puzzle

16 Autumn—A Spectacular Time of Year

19 The Chicken​—Popular and Plentiful

24 Cross-Country Skiing​—Is It for You?

28 Watching the World

30 From Our Readers

31 The Tree That Wakes Up Early

32 How Awake! Saved His Life

The Forgotten Glory of the Byzantine Empire 12

What lasting impact has this ancient empire had on our lives today?

How Tolerant Is God? 22

How can God’s tolerance of wickedness be explained?

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COVER: Right photo: AP Photo/Edward Wray

AFP/Pascal Guyot