Tag: holidays

  • 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!

  • 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…

  • Exploring Sweethearts: A Valentine’s Day Favorite

    Exploring Sweethearts: A Valentine’s Day Favorite

    Sweethearts for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has its traditions and treats. Remember paper Valentines shared with our classmates? And the candy?  There is one candy treat I never enjoyed eating, but I loved to get. Can you guess what it was? What started as a wafer to cure coughs, over decades of innovations, would become…