Tag: history

  • May Celebrations: Historical Roots and Modern Practices

    May Celebrations: Historical Roots and Modern Practices

    Discover fascinating May traditions, from ancient rituals to modern community-building events. Learn how spring celebrations foster unity and joy and get inspired with practical ideas to strengthen connections in your neighborhood!

  • April Fool’s Day Postcards to Pranks

    April Fool’s Day Postcards to Pranks

    We all enjoy a good laugh, especially when we’re not the ones being pranked. In the late 19th century and early 20th, people celebrated April Fools’ Day with postcards. Without today’s communication options, postcards were a good medium – simple and inexpensive. It was easy to share a joke or an artistic drawing. Photography was…

  • Celebrate National Ampersand Day: Fun Facts & History

    Celebrate National Ampersand Day: Fun Facts & History

    We are going to explore a new holiday for both of us. First celebrated in 2015. It’s in honor of something we have all seen, understood and used. Happy National Ampersand Day September 8th, 2025! When I created this website, I needed to create an opening page. The sentence I crafted used the ampersand, without…