Leif Erikson Day – Celebrating The Real First Arrival
Columbus Day is a federal holiday, but why isn’t Leif Erikson Day one too? If this is your first time […]
Senior Citizens Day – The Time To Honor A Lifetime
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan would sign a proclamation that declared a whole special day would be dedicated to honoring […]
Rosa Parks Day: Why We Celebrate the Civil Rights Leader
Rosa Parks, an iconic figure, was instrumental in the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s. A black woman, she refused […]
Maryland Day: Celebrating State Pride
Maryland has a unique history that stretches from the early 1600s to the present. Maryland Day gives residents the opportunity […]
What Is Shavuot and How Do We Celebrate It?
Shavuot, sometimes called the Feast of Weeks, is a Jewish holiday that commemorates two important events. Religiously, it is the […]
Arbor Day: Raising Environmental Awareness
While almost everyone agrees that protecting the environment is important, very few take concrete action. Arbor Day is a day […]
Employee Appreciation Day: A Manager’s Must-Read
Lack of appreciation is one of the top reasons that employees quit. Recognition and appreciation are two essential items that […]
Advent Calendar: What Is It and How Does It Work?
‘Tis the season for gift shopping, cookie baking and time spent around the fireplace with friends and family. For many of […]
Tu Bishvat – The Jewish New Year Of Trees
Many of us wish we had more New Year celebrations, if only for the fact that it’d make it easier […]
The Celebration of Hanukkah: All You Need to Know
Hanukkah is a traditional Jewish holiday that begins on December 24th and ends on January 1st. Hanukkah, also spelled “Chanukah”, […]