The hottest Holidays Substack posts right now

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XZ Backdoor: Times, damned times, and scams

Rhea's Substack • 254 HN points • 30 Mar 24

🕹 Technology Security Software Analysis Holidays

The recent discovery of a backdoor in the xz/liblzma tarball raises concerns about trust in the free software ecosystem.
Analyzing the time patterns of code commits can reveal valuable insights about a developer's work habits and potential attempts at deception.
Changing time zones to manipulate commit timestamps can be a deceptive tactic in software development, but inconsistencies can ultimately reveal the truth.

Cup of Coffee: Labor Day 2023

Cup of Coffee by Craig Calcaterra • 1729 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23

🎭️ Culture Holidays Newsletter Writing

Labor Day is often overlooked as a holiday
Some readers asked the author to focus more on the meaning of Labor Day
The author decided to take a break from writing a full newsletter on Labor Day

Nobody knows how to post about Mother’s Day

Embedded • 1100 implied HN points • 08 May 23

🎭️ Culture Social media Brands Marketing Grief Holidays

Mother's Day posts online can be fraught with attempts at inclusivity
Brands sending 'dead mom' marketing emails can be perceived as pandering
Acknowledging grief around Mother's Day can offer a chance for open conversation

On Valentine's Day

Welcome to Garbagetown • 825 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23

🎭️ Culture Holidays Traditions Rituals Literature Celebration

Valentine's Day is a significant holiday worth celebrating, regardless of relationship status
Holidays and rituals are important as they mark time and bring joy and pleasure to life
Valentine's Day has a deeper meaning rooted in history and symbolism, making it more than just a commercialized celebration

Holidays, Travel, and Journeys

Cosmographia • 219 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23

🏝 Travel Holidays Travel

The post discusses a trip to Japan for the Rugby World Cup, highlighting experiences like watching rugby and visiting temples.
It mentions transformative experiences in Japan and Africa, suggesting that travel can be a source of personal growth and change.
The content is available for paid subscribers, indicating exclusive access to more travel stories and insights.

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Purim, Kandinsky, The Philosopher of The Damned and "the best therapy?"

Strange Wonder • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23

⛪ Faith & Spirituality Religion Beliefs Holidays Spirituality Ceremonies

Purim celebrates a story of Jews turning the tables on their pursuers in ancient Persia.
During Purim, moral norms are subverted with costumes, dancing, and drunkenness.
Purim story involves themes of idolatry, power worship, and societal struggles.