History of Boss Day
Did you know there was such a thing as Boss’ Day? This is a day that was designed for employees to thank their boss for being “kind and fair throughout the year.” In 1958, a secretary for State Farm Insurance … Continued
History of Christopher Columbus Day
Columbus Day celebrates the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the European discovery of the American continent, which occurred on October 12, 1492. This holiday is not only celebrated in the United States but in many countries that consist of the … Continued
History of Universal Music Day
Did you know there is a universal music day? Universal music day is October 12th. Music is important to our health and mental wellbeing. Music has the power to heal and can lift a disheartened or discouraged spirit. Music is … Continued
History of October
With the appearance of October, the weather begins to grow cooler {hopefully} and we begin to prepare for Halloween, with the knowledge that Christmas is quickly approaching. The word octo means eight. On the original Roman calendar, October was the … Continued
May We Never Forget
This year marks the 18th anniversary since the tragedy that occurred on September 11, 2001. 9/11 is one of those events along the lines of Pearl Harbor, the Kennedy Assassination and the Challenger Disaster in which we all remember where … Continued
National Grandparents Day
Today is National Grandparents Day. Enjoy spending the day with your grandparent, or if you are a grandparent with your grandchildren. If you don’t have a grandparent, contact a local nursing home to inquire. National Grandparents Day began in … Continued
The History of September
September is the ninth month of the year on both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is also the third of four months which has a length of thirty days. Autumn or fall usually begins in September the Northern Hemisphere … Continued
History of Labor Day
With the appearance of September arrives the unofficial end of the summer. Any students who have not yet started back return to their studies after Labor Day. The celebration of Labor Day began in 1882 and became an official holiday … Continued
History of the Gladiolus and Poppy
The gladiolus and poppy are the flowers for August. The gladiolus derives from the Latin word gladius, meaning a sword. This is why the flower is known as a sword lily at times. Many larvae use the more than 300 … Continued
History of Peridot
Peridot is the birthstone for August. The gemstone is one of only a few gemstones that occur in only one color, an olive green. The intensity and tint of the green, depends on the amount of iron contained in the … Continued