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Originally called Armistice Day but was changed to Veterans Day in 1954 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to commemorate all of the men and women who served and died on all of the wars of the United States.

Although not a national holiday, Super Bowl Sunday marks the day that a champion is crowned in National Football League. Super Bowl Sunday has grown immensely popular and is the catalyst for millions of parties in homes and bars around the world.

Celebrated on March 17th, St. Paddy’s Day is held in honor of St. Patrick of Ireland. St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland.  The holiday has grown in popularity over the last century giving birth to celebrations and parades all over the U.S. The Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the largest … Read more

Ramadan is one of the most sacred holidays in the Muslim faith. It is the beginning of a month long fasting period. Devote prayer and worship is also important as well as is the renewal of family ties.

Passover marks the celebration of the Jews being freed from slavery of Egyptian rule over 3000 years ago. Those of the Jewish faith eat unleavened bread called Matzoh on Passover in lieu of traditional bread.

Is a national U.S. holiday and is celebrated on the last Monday in May. Memorial Day is a day to celebrate and honor all of the armed service men and women who’ve given their lives for our freedom in the United States.

ML King Day is celebrated on the 3rd Monday of January and it marks the birthday of Martin Luther King. King was a pioneer of the Civil Right’s Movement and was assassinated on April 4th 1968. ML King Day is an American Federal holiday to celebrate the life of this great American leader.

The July 4th holiday celebrates the genesis of our nation. Written by Thomas Jefferson it was signed on July 4th, 1776. Today parties and massive displays of fireworks in cities around the United States mark The 4th of July.

Halloween is celebrated on Oct. 31 and was originally called All Hallow’s Eve. It’s popularity began to grow in the early 1900s with children wearing costumes and Trick Or Treating by going to door to door to ask for candy. Halloween has exploded in popularity and it one of the most beloved holiday of the … Read more

The Godfather of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson. He began his quest to promote a healthy environment in 1962 when he tried to convince JFK to support his efforts. Unfortunately John F. Kennedy did not quite bite however Senator Gaylord never stopped his fight April 22, 1970 marked America’s National Earth Day.