Fun Facts for the Christmas Season
Posted on December 14, 2023 by | 2 Comments
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I came across an online article from Good Housekeeping entitled “32 Interesting Christmas Facts for a Fun Holiday Trivia Night.” Written by Asher Fogle and Lizz Schumer, this article will give you a new perspective on everything from Santa Claus to “Jingle Bells.” Here are a few of my favorites: – Before Coca-Cola decided to […]
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Christmas Quotes
Posted on December 20, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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We could all use a little easygoing Christmas cheer at this point in the holiday season. I came across a few Christmas quotes that I really enjoy. Here are a few of my favorites that I consider meaningful and light-hearted. “Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.”― Charles M. Schulz “One can never […]
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Day of the Dead
Posted on October 26, 2022 by | 2 Comments
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Halloween is fast approaching, and for some cultures, there is much more to Halloween than just tricks and treats. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated throughout Mexico. Day of the Dead combines the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating ancestors with All Souls’ Day, a holiday that Spanish invaders brought to […]
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The History and Significance of Flag Day
Posted on June 14, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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America celebrates Flag Day on June 14. I recently came across an interesting article on History.com entitled, “What Is Flag Day?” Written by Jennie Cohen, this article offers some excellent insight into flag day and why it is a significant holiday. According to the article, in 1885, school teacher Bernard Cigrand originated the idea for […]
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Memorial Day and Cemetery Etiquette
Posted on May 25, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May and honors the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. We remember and salute our veterans for the sacrifices they’ve made for our great country. Memorial Day has also long been touted as the first official holiday of the summer […]
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