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...]
Fall Into Winter – Alaska Road Safety
Driving For Weather Conditions Changing weather conditions in Alaska make driving more dangerous than in most states, especially at this time of year. Alaskan roads may be dry, debris-covered, wet, snowy, icy or any combination of these on any given day. In addition, certain conditions make roads even more dangerous. For example, the angle of the sun and lack of light in the winter … [Read more...]
International Artist’s Day
International Artist's Day is celebrated annually on October 25. In 2004, Chris MacClure founded this holiday. MacClure is a Canadian artist who specializes in Romantic Realism art. Art is a creative human expression and can capture the beauty of life and history. Today celebrates all mediums of art, for example, painting, sculpture, and photography. By celebrating, we show our respect … [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...]
How to Celebrate Halloween Safely During COVID-19
Yet again we are heading into a holiday season during an international pandemic. Luckily this year we have a bit more experience on how to celebrate Halloween safely. Just remember to take it outside, or mask up indoors so we may have a safe, spooky and sweet Halloween 2021. Take It Outside During an appearance on CNN's State of the Union, Dr. Fauci, the head of the National … [Read more...]
Alaska Day
Celebration of Alaska Day occurs annually on October 18. The holiday commemorates transferring the Alaska territory from Russia to the United States. To mark the official transfer of land, representatives raised the American flag for the first time in Alaska. This flag raising took place on October 18, 1867 in Sitka, Alaska. Alaska Day is an Alaskan holiday, in which most schools and … [Read more...]
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