The Twelve Days of Christmas is Not When You Think What if I told you The Twelve Days of Christmas are not when you think they are? The truth behind the Twelve Days of Christmas is here! Read More > Posted by Kristen Lepage on Dec 14, 2021
How People from Other Countries Decorate Their Christmas Trees A comprehensive list of How People from Other Countries Decorate Their Christmas Trees. Christmas tree decorating from around the world. Read More > Posted by Gwen Watson on Nov 27, 2021
The First Thanksgiving – A Brief History of Corn for Thanksgiving How many of our "traditional" Thanksgiving dinner dishes were part of the first Thanksgiving dinner? These dishes were likely there. Read More > Posted by Mackenzie Fraser on Nov 15, 2021
The Story of the Cornucopia: The Thanksgiving Horn of Plenty Ever wonder what a Cornucopia is or how it came to be? Discover the myths it started with to how to make one for your Thanksgiving table. Read More > Posted by Gwen Watson on Nov 15, 2021
The Story Behind The Day of The Dead Día de Los Muertos commonly referred to as The Day of The Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrating the life of deceased loved ones. Read More > Posted by Gwen Watson on Sep 3, 2021
All About Flag Day Flag Day is celebrated each year on June 14th. Americans all over the country raise their flags and attend special ceremonies. Here's why... Read More > Posted by Gwen Watson on Jun 14, 2021
The History Of Utensils How often do you think about the history of utensils? What inspired our ancestors to create each of these eating tools? Read More > Posted by Kristen Lepage on Jan 21, 2020
Where Does Popcorn Come From? Where does popcorn come from you ask? The answers may surprise you. Following is a brief history of our favorite corn kernels. Read More > Posted by Mackenzie Fraser on Apr 10, 2015
Salt is Fascinating — A Pinch of History! Salt is fascinating and has a unique history. It sits on your kitchen table and you've probably not given it much thought. Read More > Posted by Gwen Watson on Sep 26, 2014
Where Do Apples Really Come From? Leaf peeping and apple picking are traditional fall family activities here in New England. But where where do our apples come from? Read More > Posted by Gwen Watson on Sep 8, 2014