Depending on the country, Remembrance Day is known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day, or Poppy Day. Remembrance Day honors and appreciates the people who serve in the military. Most countries hold Remembrance Day on November 11 each year. That date marks the end of World War I. The United States celebrates Veterans Day each year on November 11. The US originally celebrated Remembrance day, … [Read more...]
Veterans Day
Today, Americans celebrate Veterans Day. Observed annually on November 11, it is a tribute to military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces on the anniversary of the end of World War I. However, it is not to be confused with Memorial Day. Memorial Day honors the U.S. service members who died while in service. Armistice Day Initially, Veterans Day originated as … [Read more...]
Native American Heritage Month
America celebrates Native American Heritage Month the month of November. Native American Heritage Month is more commonly referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate diverse cultures, traditions, and histories. Furthermore, it is a time to acknowledge the important contributions made by Native people. It is also a time to educate the general … [Read more...]
History of Halloween/Samhain
October 31, 2021 marks the annual celebration of Halloween. Although the traditions and meaning behind the celebration has changed over time, the origins began with The Celts. The Celts called their festival/celebration Samhain. Samhain pronounced (sow-in) was the end of year celebration for the Celts. It marked the end of the summer and harvest season and a “New Year” which began in … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: The Cuban Missile Crisis
This Week in American History: From October 16, 1962 – October 28, 1962, America waited for a peaceful resolution of what came to be known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. For those thirteen days, not only America, but the world, worried humanity was on the brink of nuclear war. The Cold War America had been engaged in a “Cold War” with Communist Soviet Union (USSR) since the end of … [Read more...]
World Students’ Day
Friday, October 15th is World Students’ Day. The original intention of the day was to honor and remember "the more than 1,200 students from the University of Prague whose lives were taken in WWII.” Whereas, in the modern era the day is focused on the celebration of diversity and multiculturalism. To encourage universities and colleges around the world to highlight their international … [Read more...]
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