Anyone with a mother (biological or otherwise) knows how amazing they are. Mothers should never be taken for granted, yet they often are throughout the year. Thank goodness there’s Mother’s Day. Now take a moment to think about not having a Mother’s Day. Seriously, think about it. At one point the Day didn’t always exist.Continue reading “When did we begin celebrating Mother’s Day?”
Category Archives: Everyday things
Where did the Easter Bunny come from?
A short while ago, we celebrated Easter. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, chocolate eggs and bunnies were still sold for this springtime holiday, often represented by a bunny. But what does a bunny have to do with Easter and why the eggs? Well, the answer isn’t a simple one. There are a few different theories aboutContinue reading “Where did the Easter Bunny come from?”
Who invented glasses?
The stereotypical symbol of intelligence, nerdiness, or sometimes both, glasses have been around for what seems like forever. The thing is, they had to come from somewhere – no, not the store, not the manufacturer, before that. Think MUCH before that. Many people rely on their spectacular spectacles to make it through the day. DependingContinue reading “Who invented glasses?”
Why do we celebrate St.Patrick’s Day?
Everywhere you look there’s something green, and I don’t mean the grass. St. Patrick’s Day has just passed but do you know why this celebration exists? Of all the things to celebrate why would we celebrate St. Patrick? The answer to that question begins, not surprisingly, in Ireland. However, this holiday isn’t just celebrated thereContinue reading “Why do we celebrate St.Patrick’s Day?”
Who invented Fudge?
What do caramels, college, and ice cream have in common? You guessed it; fudge! If you have a sweet tooth, odds are you love fudge. This sweet treat is easy to find on store shelves or as a recipe. It’s hard to imagine not having fudge, but once upon a time there wasn’t any. SoContinue reading “Who invented Fudge?”
Why do we use shampoo?
Ah, shampoo. It’s foamy, smells great and it cleans the grime off your scalp; but why do we use it, really? People must’ve been able to clean their hair before shampoo so why use it? To answer that question, we’re travelling through history. Shampoo has a story originating in ancient customs, travel and sales. INDIAContinue reading “Why do we use shampoo?”
The Tooth about Braces
Braces are a common bit of orthodontic life. If you haven’t worn braces (like me) you’ve talked about them at some point. It’s true that not everyone needs braces to be healthy, but some people do need them. They can help stop sucking habits which can cause problems with your bite and sinuses among otherContinue reading “The Tooth about Braces”
Easy as…Food?
A look at some common expressions Let’s be honest, we say several weird things. For now, let’s look at some ways we say, “Oh, it’s easy!” with food and why. Where did these expressions come from? LEMONS Calling a lemon easy doesn’t seem to work, yet the phrase ‘easy peasy lemon squeezy’ is a commonContinue reading “Easy as…Food?”
The Evolution of Mac and Cheese
The noodles, the cheese, the comfort food to top all comfort foods. Macaroni and cheese is favourite dish in almost every home, at any age. But how did it come into our homes in the first place? ITALY To begin with, Italy was involved. The earliest macaroni and cheese recipe found to date is writtenContinue reading “The Evolution of Mac and Cheese”
Why is Christmas on December 25?
Those who celebrate Christmas usually celebrate it on December 25, but why? This family – centred holiday is known for originating as a celebration of Christ’s birth. However, no one really knows when Jesus was born. There is no clear reason known for why Christmas is on December 25 either! Below are some different theoriesContinue reading “Why is Christmas on December 25?”
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