Legend of The Leprechaun
One of the most well-known figures associated with the Irish and St. Patrick’s Day is the Leprechaun. But where did it originate? The leprechaun is a fairy, depicted as a bearded man, wearing a coat and hat and a twinkle … Continued
Ides of March
We often hear of the Ides of March, but what is it? Let’s travel back to the day of the Romans, who celebrated the Ides as the midpoint of the month, which falls in March on the 15th. The Ides … Continued
History of March
The name March drives from the Roman word Martius. Martius is from the Roman god of war, Mars, who is also considered to be the ancestor of the Roman people. Martius was the beginning of the season of warfare for … Continued
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which ends on Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and those that observe the season of Lent, often give up an indulgence during this time of prayer and observance. Ash … Continued
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is also known as Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, which begins the official start of the Lent Season. In the Bible, the arrival of the Magi or Wise Men on January 6th, … Continued
Top 10 Sites to Research My Family History
Are you new to genealogy? Are you wondering where to begin? Are you overwhelmed by all of the genealogy sites and what each one offers? Let’s break it down and take a deeper look. Ancestry.com—Ancestry is the leading genealogy … Continued
How Did My Ancestors Spend Valentine’s Day?
The day of love is upon us, which means flowers, candy, a card and a romantic evening with our beloved. But, how did our ancestors spend valentine’s day? While the history of valentine’s has been around for history, … Continued
History of Cupid
In Greek and Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and desire. He is often portrayed as the son of Venus, the love goddess, and Mars, the war god. However, there are many theories on his … Continued
Delving Deeper Into Our Ancestor’s Lives
So, we’ve been researching our ancestors’ lives and we’ve hit a stone wall. There are no more records to be found on our forefathers. But we want to know more about his or her life. There is a … Continued
History of Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year is Tuesday, February 5th and we will celebrate the afternoon before. This is the year of the pig. The holiday is tied to the lunar-solar Chinese calendar and seen as a time to honor household and … Continued