February 12, 2018, is President’s Day where we celebrate the birth of the first president and founding father of the United States; George Washington. While George Washington was married and had step-children, let’s look at a few more of our presidents and learn about their families.
Once the holiday decorations start showing up in stores, the holiday music isn’t far behind. Do you know where some of the most famous holiday and Christmas Carols come from?
And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. ~Rainer Maria Rilke Happy New Year! 2018 is a new year with new beginnings. Let’s compare what life is like today vs life in 1918 to see how far we’ve come. 1918 2018 Estimated number of high school graduates 311,000 3.6 million Average Life…
Have you heard or seen an Advent Calendar? What is it? What does it mean?
Let’s get this Halloween season started! Here are some fun (and scary) facts and activities surrounding Halloween that you can enjoy with the family. History of Halloween Halloween, or often referred to as “All Hallow’s Eve” or event “All Saints’ Eve”, is celebrated annually on October 31st. It’s not a religious holiday but it does have religious mentions here and…
Everyone has one and is probably one of the most important days of a person’s life. Birthdays are celebrated by not just the person with the birthday but also the family. Did you or someone in your family celebrate a summer birthday?
It’s that time of year again! Labor Day is almost here!
On this day, July 4, 1776, the Founding Fathers of the United States signed the Declaration of Independence as one of the first steps to establishing a new country away from the rule of Great Britain. While the Revolutionary War had already begun as of April 19, 1775, and would last until September 3. 1783.
Father’s day is Sunday, June 18, 2017. Do you plan on spending the day with your dad?
All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. ~Abraham Lincoln Matka, Mor, Mère. Maman, Mutter, Mother, Mom. Whatever language you speak or what nickname you have, the meaning of the word is still the same. It’s what we call that person that gave each and every person on earth life. Moms work tirelessly and often…
