Halloween is a holiday celebrated annually on October 31st. This year it occurs on Monday, October 31st. While the modern tradition of Halloween is more about dressing up in costumes and collecting candy, it originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off spirits. Samhain Throughout the Years By 43 AD, the Roman Empire … [Read more...]
Keep Kids Safe This Halloween
Another year has passed, let’s keep kids safe this Halloween with some simple tips and tricks. COVID-19 still looms over us, though the push for vaccinations, social distancing, and heightened hygiene has helped. International pandemic or not, it is always of the utmost importance to keep our children safe whilst celebrating the spookiest days of the year. Staying Home This … [Read more...]
Day of the Defender (Ukraine)
Defenders Day (Ukraine) is a public holiday in Ukraine. It is celebrated annually on October 14th. On October 14th of 2014 then Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko issued a decree, making the day a new holiday: “Defender of Ukraine Day”. This was because of the Russian military's intervention into Ukraine (2014-present) and decommunization in Ukraine. The Ukraine parliament approved the … [Read more...]
Columbus Day
For a long time, the second Monday in October has been known as Columbus Day. However, since the 1970s many alternatives have been proposed for this day. Many see celebrating Columbus’ conquests in the Americas as a true offense against the native populations. Truly, though Italian Christopher Columbus’ exploration was exciting for Europe, it is important to note that the world was not … [Read more...]
2022 Fall Equinox
September 22nd marks the 2022 fall equinox in the northern hemisphere. The fall, or autumnal equinox occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south. Also, this day marks the official first day of fall in the northern hemisphere. What is an Equinox? During an equinox, the sun crosses the celestial equator. The celestial equator is an imaginary extension of Earth’s … [Read more...]
Honoring American Workers
Labor Day Honors American Workers. American labor has generated the most outstanding production capabilities the world has ever known. What is Labor Day Before it was a federal holiday, labor activists and individual states recognized labor day. Likewise, municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, developing a movement to secure state legislation. The idea of a … [Read more...]
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