by Mikey Shaffer What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? The fifth of May is not Mexican Independence Day it celebrates the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexican army defeated a French attack 163 years ago. The battle was not just an important military victory, it became a symbol of hope and perseverance for Mexico …
By Julia Rose As we celebrate Read Across America Day, it is wonderful to consider the creative ways we can foster a love for reading (and cooking) in kids. Nanette Lavin, author of “Recipe Road Trip, Cooking Your Way Across the USA” lived in Connecticut for years without ever realizing New Haven was the home …
Read & Cook Your Way Across America with Nanette Lavin’s cookbook, Recipe Road Trip! Read More »
By Olivia Hahn This year marks a very special event which only happens every 4 years. 2024 is a leap year. Leap Years are often misunderstood and forgotten, but they are extremely important. And no, they have nothing to do with frogs! Leap Years were originally added to the calendar in 46 BC to keep …
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By Kate McCullom Growing up, Thanksgiving was always one of my favorite holidays because of all the delicious food I got to enjoy. A day dedicated just to eating (and being thankful of course)! I have vivid memories of waiting in the kitchen as my mom prepared our Thanksgiving feast, my mouth-watering counting down the …
Now is the perfect time to send a care package as many soldiers are unable to come home for the holidays. As U.S. troops continue to defend our nation overseas, many Americans want to know how to send care packages for service members — even if they don’t personally know them. When military members are …
By Kate McCullom One of my fondest childhood memories was going to my grandparent’s house. They lived in this beautiful, old-fashion farmhouse in Massachusetts with tons of land and wildlife all around. Now that they have sold the house, I treasure numerous childhood memories of time spent at my grandparent’s. Everything about their house was …
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Or, happy May 5th! Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage, culture and pride. It is an honor of when the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. This day is celebrated with parades, carnivals, street fairs, and piñatas! Celebrate this Cinco …
By Kate McCullom Earth Day is a great holiday to remember how much our planet means to us and how important it is to take care of the Earth. When I was a child, Earth Day was always a day to celebrate nature and be thankful for Mother Nature. It is easy to focus on …
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Ever wonder where “sundae” came from as in “ice cream sundae”? There is no exact pinpoint in the history of ice cream as to when or who created the first ice cream sundae. One widely known origin happened in the late 1800s. Blue Laws, which are religious laws, were being put in place and one …
The sticky spread, Fluff, was first whipped up over 100 years ago, and is enjoyed as a sweet treat to this day. Fluff, a staple of childhood, can be found in many lunchboxes spread between two slices of white bread and accompanied by peanut butter. With National Fluffernutter day on October 8th, celebrate the history …
