New Year’s Eve is the only time when dropping the ball is considered a good thing. Each December 31st a ball is dropped in Times Square in New York on the last minute before the new year, landing at midnight. Of all the things we could do to celebrate, why drop a ball? Why notContinue reading “History of the New Year’s Eve Ball”
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Why do we eat turkey for Christmas?
Every year for Christmas my family enjoys a large Christmas feast with a turkey and all the trimmings. For years I ate the traditional festive meal without considering the history behind it. In this post, I’m exploring the origins of the Christmas turkey. There is a lot more to the Christmas bird than I originallyContinue reading “Why do we eat turkey for Christmas?”
Why are Poppies the flower of remembrance?
On Remembrance Day we set aside time to remember fallen soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. The poppy symbolizes how we respect and remember those who died for our freedom. But why a Poppy and not a Carnation or a Daisy? The story is a common one by now, but no less important.Continue reading “Why are Poppies the flower of remembrance?”
Why do we have Jack-O-Lanterns?
Halloween is a popular holiday full of candy, monsters and fun. There are many traditions for this familiar holiday such as trick-or-treating, going to parties, wearing costumes and carving pumpkins. For this post I’m going to focus on the beloved pumpkin; a delicious fall treat and spooky Halloween decoration all rolled into one. Why doContinue reading “Why do we have Jack-O-Lanterns?”
Happy St. Jean Baptiste Day!
If you belong to a francophone community, you are probably already familiar with today’s holiday. If not, then this is your lucky day because I’m going to tell you all about it! St. Jean Baptiste Day is a unique holiday in Canada with a rich history. Over time the holiday transformed from being a paganContinue reading “Happy St. Jean Baptiste Day!”
Why do we celebrate Father’s Day?
Fathers and father figures are celebrated for their care and love each year on Father’s Day. After writing a post about Mother’s Day I began to wonder about this celebration of fatherhood. This Day did not come about as quickly as Mother’s Day. Father’s Day is a few weeks away and it’s time to findContinue reading “Why do we celebrate Father’s Day?”
When did we begin celebrating Mother’s Day?
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?”
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?”
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?”
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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