Why we wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, many theories are circulating the web. Some of these theories revolve around green being a part of the Irish Flag, Ireland being a green country, and the honoring of an old Irish custom of spreading ashes on the fields to make the land richer. Sadly, there is… Read More >
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Besides, being a time to don your favorite green apparel and hit your local pub, or your home, for some green beer or a pint of Guinness. But why do we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? And why is green associated with this day?
During the past few weeks, you may have noticed almost every place you go or every radio station you hear is playing the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. I have personally heard the song The Twelve Days of Christmas hundreds of times but never have I ever questioned the meaning of the song or when… Read More >
Curious How People from Other Countries Decorate Their Christmas Trees? Each year, people all over the world festively decorate evergreen trees with ornaments for Christmas. Many believe that this tradition began with Martin Luther in Germany in the 1600s, but decorating trees in the wintertime was actually a pagan tradition before being associated with Christmas…. Read More >
While the first Thanksgiving dinner fare varies from family to family, usually, you’ll find turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and corn. There is little written documentation about what food they ate at the First Thanksgiving dinner, but we know there are two main dishes from modern-day Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims served turkey and corn. Turkey… Read More >
Cornucopia in Greek Mythology There are two Greek myths that explain how the Story of the Cornucopia. The first is that while hiding from his father, Kronos. Baby Zeus accidentally broke off the horn of the goat who nursed him. The horn then had the divine power to provide unending nourishment. The goat was revered… Read More >
It may sound gloomy, but make no mistake that the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, is in no way somber. In fact, it’s more festive than you may think. Unlike Christian traditions in which the dead are remembered. The Day of the Dead stems from way back to the indigenous people of Mexico welcoming… Read More >
All About Flag Day The official flag of the United States of America is an integral part of our national identity. The first flag was adopted on June 14, 1777, under the First Continental Congress. Even though the Revolutionary War was well underway by the time it was adopted, it became an important symbol. Each… Read More >
