United States Holidays

From Pilgrims to pumpkin pie, here is the story of how our Thanksgiving traditions came to be.

Fireworks are a staple of many people's Fourth of July celebrations, but they can also be used for many other holidays and celebrations.

Liven up the Fourth of July for the kids with firecracker Popsicles and sparkler cookies.

"The Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday," June 15, 2021, "establishing June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US holiday."

For a patriotic event - check out these July 4th Centerpieces.

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. The day has also morphed into a time to pay homage to recipients of the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor. My hometown of Memphis, TN, has raised some Medal of Honor Recipients.

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.

Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14 every year. It is a national observance but not a public holiday. Don't be surprised if you see a lot of flags waving in the air to celebrate the day.

The kids are on break, and you're trying to prepare the holiday meal. These tips will keep your kids inspired, busy, and out of your hair. They will have fun, and your work will get done faster!

When I was a kid, we were such a patriotic Nation, not just on our Independence Day, but all year through. Even at school...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.

Some years are more newsworthy than others - 2016 didn't disappoint and might be considered one of the most interesting years we've seen in a long time.

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.

Get decorating ideas for a centerpiece, place settings, and other fall decor.

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.

You know the songs (most of them.) You may know the words (at least some of them) but do you know the origins of America's patriotic songs you will likely sing (or hum) on the 4th of July?

Let us not ever forget the importance of 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. If you see a veteran today you know or even don't know, thank them for their service.

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.

We need to remember the history and original purpose of Thanksgiving Day-- a time for giving of thanks.

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.

Read about the wacky holiday happening on August 1, 2012, and get an awesome Raspberry Cream Pie recipe while you're at it!