Operation Overlord—better known as D-Day—was the largest amphibious invasion in military history.
Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Easter
When you think of Easter, does it bring up images of chocolate bunnies, pastel-colored eggs, sweet marshmallow candy, or all of the above? Or maybe it brings to mind something completely different? Depending on where or how you grew up, you may not even recognize any of these Easter traditions.
St. Patrick’s Day’s Surprising Origin
Every year millions of people around the world gather to celebrate St. Patrick’s day with green beer and “kiss me I’m Irish” shirts. Even still, how many would actually be able to say who St. Patrick was or if he was a real person? Here are some interesting holiday facts you can bring out during your St. Patty’s bar crawl.
6 Lucky Treats For Chinese New Year
For westerners, the new year begins on January 1st with champagne and the ball drop. However, this is not the case for many. This year Lunar new year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, began on January 25th, making 2020 the year of the rat. With this new year, comes another set of traditions and customs complete with firecrackers and fireworks.
18 Ways To Upgrade Your Hot Chocolate This Winter
For those that love winter, hot chocolate is simply another added perk. Yet, for those of us who despise the winter, hot chocolate can be a method of coping. Curling up with a good movie and a cup of hot chocolate is one of the ways I survive even the most bitter parts of the winter.
What You Should Know About Kwanzaa
Although Kwanzaa is a relatively new holiday in the United States, it is still an important cultural holiday for many people. Observed from December 26th to January 1st, Kwanzaa is a celebration of heritage often observed in addition to Christmas and New Year.
A Beginner’s Guide To Chanukah
If you’re not Jewish or if you didn’t grow up in a traditional, Jewish household, then you may know surprisingly little about Chanukah. To help with this lack of information, here’s a little bit of information on one of the most important holidays:
A Witch’s Guide To Yule
While Christmas may be one of the best-known winter holidays, it is far from the only one. This time of year witches and pagans get together to celebrate the ancient Yule.
How To Create The Best Cookie And Wine Pairing
An upcoming holiday season is basically the equivalent to “cookie season”. To me, the best winter night is spent making cookies while watching a Christmas movie, and of course a glass of wine in hand (bonus points if it’s snowing outside.)