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Chinese New Year
Excerpt from China, Recipes, Flavors & Traditions By P.J. Tierney Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration tied to the lunar calendar. It typically begins with the first new moon at the end of January and spans the first 15 days of the first month of the lunar calendar until the full moon arrives. Houses
Gratitude, Wishes, and Luck: Creative Thanksgiving Fun to Celebrate the Wishbone
By Meghan Tierney Where Does the Wishbone Tradition Come From? Have you ever considered the random superstitions that we revere? Traditions have a funny way of morphing as time passes and go on to carry different meanings for different people. Thanksgiving is a time that is rich with rituals and traditions that bring together family,
All Things Jack-O’-Lanterns: From Folk to Front Porch
By Meghan Tierney Origins As the leaves begin to change colors, porches become adorned with pumpkins, signaling that autumn has arrived. While carving jack-o’-lanterns is now a fun fall activity, their origins trace back centuries and remain a particularly fascinating case study of the makings of a tradition. The existence of the jack-o’-lantern dates
Labor Day: What It Means and Why We Celebrate
By: Meghan Tierney Labor Day marks the end of summer for many, serving as one last holiday to wrap up the hot summer months and transition into a new chapter as the cooler season begins. Celebrated on the first Monday in September, the holiday is often associated with community gatherings ranging from barbecues to parades.
What to Pack for Day Camp. Everything Parents of Toddlers will Need to be Prepared
By Meghan Tierney Camp often seems unassuming—a time full of play in the summer sun, yet the anxiety from both parents and children is palpable on those first few days. Ensuring children have all the necessary tools to create a safe camp environment is essential for both the well-being of campers and the ease of
Arbor Day
by Yoony Kim At Kitchen Ink Publishing, we celebrate all the fun holidays, including National Hot Dog Day, Cereal Day, and Grilled Cheese Day. But days like Arbor Day remind us that our earth needs nurturing too. This special holiday encourages us to plant trees, care more for our environment, and appreciate and protect our