by Upright | Apr 16, 2018 | Blog
Nursing is a vital profession. Doctors diagnose and order treatments, but nurses do the brunt of caring for and serving the sick. To honor the men and women who devote their careers to nursing, National Nurses Day is celebrated in the United States on May 6th each...
by Upright | Apr 11, 2018 | Blog
Every year, Earth Day provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we treat our planet. This holiday is observed worldwide in over 192 countries. People all over the world gather together to give nature a bit of respect and TLC when this day of the year comes...
by Upright | Apr 6, 2018 | Major Holidays
The United States is currently on its 45th president. Not every single president has a national celebration of their birthday. The ones that do have done many things are remembered for, making it a must to celebrate them. One of the past presidents that has a...
by Upright | Apr 2, 2018 | Major Holidays
On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, the site of a U.S. Navy and Army base. Not only did the attack catapult the United States into World War II, it also resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries for...
by Upright | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog
One of the best ways to learn about the people around us is to learn about their culture. And an interesting way to do that is to delve into the meaning of their holidays. Today, we’ll learn about Kwanzaa. Who celebrates Kwanzaa? And what is the meaning behind the...
