April welcomes the beginning of spring, sometimes includes the celebration of Easter, and also celebrates the world of poets and poetry. National Poetry Month was established by the Academy of American Poets in 1996 and is celebrated every year throughout… Read More
Every year, Americans hang Christmas stockings in hopes that Santa Clause will fill them with fun toys and delicious treats. While it may be a yearly occurrence in American homes, have you ever wondered how this tradition began? Several stories… Read More
It’s almost Thanksgiving, and with that knowledge comes thoughts of big family dinners with a golden turkey as the centerpiece. How far back does the tradition of eating turkey for Thanksgiving go? Some say it all started with the Pilgrims,… Read More
Every November 11, the US gives a day to the courageous men and women who sacrifice their safety and time with their families to protect and defend our country. Beginning November 11, 1919, Armistice Day, as it was originally dubbed,… Read More
When you think of Halloween, you probably imagine spooky costumes, bobbing for apples, and trick-or-treating. While these are typical American traditions, other countries have some different ways to celebrate this time of year. Ireland and Scotland: Samhain Samhain is the… Read More
Columbus Day is celebrated each year on the second Monday in October. It is in honor of Christopher Columbus, the explorer who brought Europeans to the Americas. It also celebrates the growth of our nation since the first European settlers… Read More
Happy Easter! This Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Christ two days after his crucifixion. Traditions for this holy day can differ depending on where a person lives, but what are some of the most common, and where did they… Read More
Just about everyone who celebrates Christmas these days have at least one beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The tree is such a prominent part of the holiday, there’s a song all about it – “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How… Read More
One of the overlooked aspects of Thanksgiving is that the holiday has produced some remarkable writing. The tradition of reading poems to the family has sadly disappeared from much of modern life, yet these poems, sayings, and stories still exist…. Read More
It’s that time of year again when kids of all ages (and even some adults) get dressed in their scariest or cutest costumes and flood the streets, knocking on every door and hoping to fill their baskets with treats. But… Read More
Memorial Day has always been a day to remember and honor soldiers who died in the line of duty. However, this holiday wasn’t always known as Memorial Day – it started out being called Decoration Day. And at that time,… Read More
It’s the day after Easter – or Easter Monday, as it’s often called. While today isn’t a federal holiday in the US like it is in many other parts of the world, there are still plenty of celebrations. The most… Read More
