When we think of St. Patrick’s Day, we imagine wearing green, leprechauns looking for their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and eating corned beef and cabbage. But where did these traditions come from? The Birth of… Read More
Today, Christmas is considered a Christian holiday. It’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, many of the traditions came from long before. So where did we get them, and why do we continue them today? What we… Read More
The most famous legend of St. Patrick says that he banished all the snakes from Ireland. According to the story, serpents attacked Patrick while he was fasting at the top of a hill, so he chased them all into the… 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
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
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
Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays? Trick-or-treating, ghostly hayrides, and haunted houses are just some of the fun ways people around the world celebrate the day. A new survey from YouGovAmerica shows that nearly a quarter of Americans, or… Read More
When thinking about the American Civil Rights Movement, no name stands out more than Martin Luther King, Jr. The Christian minister and equal-rights activist was a powerful speaker and leader of the effort to de-segregate blacks and whites in the… Read More
