Articles Containing Tag: holiday
Pagan or Christian: The Origin of Christmas
Today, Christmas is considered a Christian holiday. It’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, many of the… Read More
Poems for Thanksgiving
One of the overlooked aspects of Thanksgiving is that the holiday has produced some remarkable writing. The tradition of reading… Read More
Easter Traditions: From Rabbits to Egg Jarping
Happy Easter! This Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Christ two days after his crucifixion. Traditions for this holy day… Read More
St. Patrick’s Day: A Celebration of the Irish
When we think of St. Patrick’s Day, we imagine wearing green, leprechauns looking for their pot of gold at the… Read More
How Popular is Halloween?
Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays? Trick-or-treating, ghostly hayrides, and haunted houses are just some of the fun ways… Read More
St. Patrick: Bringing Christianity to Ireland
The most famous legend of St. Patrick says that he banished all the snakes from Ireland. According to the story,… Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: A Holiday That Almost Never Was
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of America’s most recognized historical figures. Through his work with the civil rights… Read More
Celebrating Martin Luther King Day
When thinking about the American Civil Rights Movement, no name stands out more than Martin Luther King, Jr. The Christian… Read More