United States Holidays

A very brief history of Memorial Day plus 23 inspiring Memorial Day quotes to honor our fallen heroes.

There are several legends of St. Valentine and how we came to celebrate love. Today it's a billion-dollar retail bonanza and is second in sending cards after Christmas.

I can't go back and I must not stop going forward! I must pursue the future and create my own bliss while using the gifts I've been given.

It's not about what you are thankful for buy Who you are thankful to.

I'm making this page about Thanksgiving Stuffing because, in essence, I like playing around with the traditional, but I hate the usual HUGE MESS in the KITCHEN. What makes this the Easiest, and Best Ever Stuffing is taste, and more importantly... ...

Easy tips for vegetarians on thanksgiving and tips for people that are hosting people that are meat-free.

Remember what we have experienced together and share what we love the most about it. That is Thanksgiving. It is familiar. It is custom. It is my culture on Thanksgiving. It is a sacred act and cherished expectation that will not happen this year.

Sometimes the feast that we receive is not one of food. When we appreciate the small things in life, the feasts can be truly heavenly and spiritual.

All the apple pie that is America did not stop the shift to make America great again. That greatness is not about political power, but the power to uphold the laws of the land without prejudice. Thanksgiving is about being thankful for what we are given: Freedom and the power to vote!

It was my first Thanksgiving in Arizona, away from my mother and home state of Georgia. Seems like lately, we skip Thanksgiving and slide right into Christmas. Just like a prayer though, we should give thanks before we get the things that we've been asking

There are a lot more observances during the fall and winter than Thanksgiving and Christmas.

On Memorial Day, Americans pause to remember those who died serving in the U.S. Military. It is also a time to pay homage to recipients of the nation's highest and most prestigious military decoration.

Evangelicals misused the Bible to spread the message that anyone who was not a White Anglo Saxon Protestant,(WASP) had no rights in America.

What a birthday bash it always is....a Party, HONORING the birth of The United States of America....now that's a “bash”, that I can truly get behind.

Most people know about the horn of plenty as a Thanksgiving symbol. It is also known as a cornucopia by its Latin name.

The face mask is an essential identity which completes the character or the costume for Halloween, Mardi Gras, other holiday celebrations or rituals. The mask is also critical for protecting people in their working or living environments.

When I was a kid, we were such a patriotic Nation, not just on our Independence Day, but all year through. What happened?

February is the second month of the year. Learn some interesting things about February.

"Kuumba" is the sixth principle of Kwanzaa. It is the Swahili word for creativity, practiced by African Americans on Day 6 of the 7-day observance of African heritage, values, and principles.

Celebrate the olive branch of friendship between people who may be different culturally and philosophically, share the same bonds of human

You think that eating as much as you can hold is fun? Think again. Try to understand what it is like to be a competitive eater.

Rock a patriotic mani with these ideas for DIY 4th of July Nails.

Learn about some laws and regulations you need to follow when celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Dance is such a beautiful art, because of all the emotions it so fully expresses. I am so grateful to be a dancer and choreographer to have this art in my life.

See the best Thanksgiving prayers & blessings for the holiday, each one on a printable custom graphic. Find your favorite traditional prayer & new selections.

See the best collection of Thanksgiving poems for the holiday, with text on printable custom graphics for each one. Here, you will find classical & new poems.

Why Do We Celebrate With The Thanksgiving Turkey As Our Main Course?

Let us not forget the importance of November 11th; Veterans Day. I'm proud to say my father served in the U.S. Navy aboard the Antietam CV-36 during WW11 and my nephew served in the Marines in Afghanistan.

Have fun decorating your golf cart for Mardi Gras. Take a look at parade videos and examples of decorated carts plus tips for attaching the decorations.

Sitting at the kids table doesn't have to be a big bummer. With a little imagination kids will love having their own space at your Thanksgiving family meal.

America acknowledges a number of patriotic and other kinds of holidays and observances each year, although not all of these days mean time off from work. Still, Americans celebrate America!

250 free Thanksgiving pictures, including prayers, turkeys, clip art, and funny pictures.

Learn about Grandparents day, its celebration and about some ideas for gifting...

For Memorial Day, my kids and I did some red, white, and blue crafts and activities. We talked about the holiday itself, but our activities were pretty generally patriotic, so it's easy to replicate these for July 4th, Veteran's Day, or whenever the...

Every year on the fourth Thursday of the month of November people in the United States come together to celebrate Thanksgiving - a time of praise and thanks for all that we have in our lives, all the things that we were blessed with, and all the things that we cherish in this world.

Terrific group of wallpapers with a variety of Thanksgiving themes.

A Complete wagon setup including a refurbished J. D. Hit & Miss motor and a Country Ice Cream Freezer ready to go to work, just like the old county fair days.

Thanksgiving Dinner, Happy Thanksgiving, Pumpkins And Turkey Coloring Pages

Today is just not any ordinary day it is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of all American Workers in the United States and abroad. When I stop and think about the implications of that first sentence I get goose bumps running...

Yummy, yummy! Pumpkin seeds are a good source or protein and they're tasty, too. These seeds are available all year-round so don't think fall and Thanksgiving is the only time you can use this recipe.

This hub is a recipe for the summertime and 4th of July using the grill. Specifically it is a marinade for grilling flank steak.

Celebrate one or two of the many amazing food holidays in July this year! Choose from fruits, ice creams, cakes, and more.

This article is about how to make Fourth of July greeting cards. It includes ideas for a wide variety of Fourth of July themes including flags, stars, freedom, and fireworks.

This article is about Fourth of July drink recipes. It includes a variety of non alcoholic and alcoholic recipes, including layered drinks. There are lots of photos as well as party resources.

This article is about Fourth 4th of July desserts. It includes a wide variety of easy patriotic recipes including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more. There are lots of photos and resources

The Venetian jester mask is the classic male joker face with red and black velvet tines tipped with gold bells. This is handcrafted and fashioned after the centuries-old clown masks worn by professional actors in the traveling improvisational...

Want to learn how to make a beautiful wreath like this one out of a hanger and some christmas ornaments? Heres how check it out!

America's President's Week honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, but in Ohio, a famous astronaut is also honored. Governor John Kasich signed legislation that makes February 20 each year "John Glenn Friendship 7 Day."

Let me just start out by saying.. there is no law that says you cannot leave a flag out after dark, but there used to be. I also want to say that I don't and never have put a flag out. I AM however married to a gorgeous soldier who fought for YOUR...