Category: Holidays

If you have thought about giving to a great charity this season, the task of knowing where to start can be overwhelming. There are so many choices. You want to make sure your gift is going to an organization that is reputable, but you’re not sure how to find that

We eagerly look forward to the celebration of Thanksgiving each November, but how much do we really know about one of America’s favorite traditions. In 1620, English settlers left on the Mayflower intending to settle near the Hudson River. Instead, they ended up in Cape Cod Harbor. The settlement, known

In the 1920s, many of Macy’s department store employees were first-generation immigrants. Proud of their new American heritage, they wanted to celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving with the type of festival their parents had loved in Europe. In 1924, the annual Thanksgiving parade moved from Bamberger’s in New Jersey

With Halloween only a few days away, you may have heard about a recent trend, the teal pumpkin. The Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) began an initiative for kids with food allergies and other food-related issues. More than 6 million children in the United States are diagnosed with food

More than 100 years after the Continental Congress declared red, white, and blue stars and stripes the official design of the United States, a young schoolteacher in Wisconsin started what would come to be known as the annual tradition of Flag Day in the United States. B.J. Cigrand started the

Mother’s Day. The time of year where we all scramble to find the perfect card and perfect gift to warm the heart of the special ladies in our life. But how did this beloved tradition start? In ancient Roman and Greek times, festivals were held to honor the mother goddesses

1. George Washington was actually born under the Julian calendar making his birthday February 12th. When America switched to the Gregorian calendar, it changed his birth date to February 22nd. 2. It took 21 years from the time the idea of Presidents day was first discussed until the time it

We have all heard the familiar story. Over 2000 years ago Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve. Since there was no room in the inn, Mary had to have baby Jesus in a stable where the angels, shepherds, and wise men come to worship baby Jesus. The

It’s that time of year when Americans go stop down to celebrate Thanksgiving, but how much do you really know about the holiday. Take our quiz below and find out if it’s fact or fiction. 1. Fact or Fiction: Thanksgiving is held on the final Thursday of November each year.