1924 In the News
We are profiling the year of 1924. Last week we discussed the prices of 1924. This week, let’s look at the headlines and items of interest from 1924. In 1924, news moved much slower today. Most people still received the … Continued
1912–The Year of the Presidents
1912 was the year of the Presidents. It was an election year, but it saw the prominence of three Presidents {Past, Present and Future} involved. To learn about a candidate in 1912 you had to depend on the newspaper or … Continued
History of Hogmanay
Hogmanay is the Scottish tradition for New Year’s. The word is a Scots word for the last day of the year. While the origins are unclear, it is believed they are derived from Norse and Gaelic observances. The origins of … Continued
History of Kissing at Midnight
Have you ever wondered why people kiss at midnight? Couple come together to celebrate and bring in the New Year together, kissing as the New Year rings in. However, this can be very lonely and uncomfortable for singles. However, the … Continued
History of December
December is the twelfth and last month on the Julian and Gregorian Calendars. It is also the seventh and last month to have 31 days. The word originates from the Latin word decem, which means ten. December was the tenth … Continued
History of Saint Andrew’s Day
St. Andrews Day on November 30th is an official national holiday in Scotland. Saint Andrew was a disciple of Jesus and the brother to the apostle Peter. Saint Andrew is considered the patron saint of Cyprus, Scotland, Greece, Romania, Russia, … Continued
History of April Fool’s Day
April Fool’s Day is a day spent playing pranks or practical jokes to people or spreading hoaxes. The prank is revealed by shouting “April Fools”. Even some media outlets enjoy getting involved on the day, and often reveal the following … 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
History of February
February is the shortest month of the year with 28 days, except when we have leap year with 29 days. The Roman month Februarius was named after the Latin term februum. The word februum means purification. The Romans originally considered … Continued