January 10th is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. Alaskan winters are long and cold so we are always working hard to stay warm. There are ways on how we can stay warm, save energy and money at the same time. To start, make a list of the things you can change right away. Then work on making improvements to your home to help lower your energy costs. Today is the day you to take a … [Read more...]
New Year’s Day
There are many ways to welcome the New Year. Typically, people enjoy New Year’s Eve parties, preparing a special meal, watching fireworks, and making resolutions for the new year. However you enjoy welcoming the New Year, stay safe and stay healthy. Good Luck Food While there isn’t a traditional meal for New Year’s Day, like for instance a Thanksgiving turkey, there are a number of … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve
December 31st, or New Year’s Eve is the final evening of the Gregorian calendar year. It is also a night for merry-making to welcome in the new year. Festivities usually continue on into the early hours of January 1st – New Year’s Day. Julius Caesar Introduces The Julian Calendar and January 1st As The Beginning of The New Year Initially, the Roman calendar was made of 10 months … [Read more...]
Resolution Planning Day
December 30th is National Resolution Planning Day. A day set aside to prepare goals for the coming year. Instead of waiting until January 1st, Resolution Planning Day is set aside to reflect on the past year, ask yourself what changes you will make for the new year , and how you will achieve those changes. History The tradition of resolutions dates back to ancient Babylonia. … [Read more...]
Go Caroling Day
Caroling is one of many ways to share joy with family and friends. Most commonly, people enjoy singing carols during the winter holidays. Since 2001, December 20 is officially Go Caroling Day, as it's close to the winter solstice and Christmas holiday. This year, it may not be possible to gather together to sing and share the holiday spirit. There are many ways to still enjoy singing … [Read more...]
Mitten Tree Day
Mitten Tree Day is celebrated annually on December 6th. It can be a fun holiday that encourages the use and giving of mittens. Mittens are used to keep your hands warm when playing in the snow. They come in handy when you build a snowman. Mittens can also be a great gift because of the fun and colorful patterns. History of Mitten Tree Day The exact details of how this holiday was … [Read more...]
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