Turn Back Clocks
Time to Fall Back is once again upon us. We will turn our clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 3rd. While the official time change takes place at 2am, most people turn their clocks back an hour the night … Continued
All Saints and All Souls Day
We just finished celebrating Halloween or All Hallow’s Eve. Halloween was set on the last day of October, as a precursors to All Saints Day, which falls on November 1st. But, what is All Saints Day? All Saints Day is … Continued
History of Halloween
As we close out October, Halloween is once again upon us. A time when our inner child surfaces and we can have fun dressing up and trick or treating. Halloween, a word dating to the 17th Century Scotland, is … Continued
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to help bring awareness to the seriousness and possible severity of breast cancer. Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Breast … Continued
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
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
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