Reminiscing: 1950’s Etiquette Rules That We Wish Were Still Alive and Well
There are so many wonderful things about life today but we thought it would be fun to reminisce a little bit about some of the rules for children’s behavior that were hard and fast rules in the 1950’s. Remember that parents in the fifties had lived through at least...
What Would Elvis Eat?
Elvis grew up poor in the backwoods of Tupelo, Mississippi eating the down-home southern comfort foods his mama used to make; biscuits and gravy, fritters, and coconut cake were probably some of his favorites. Even after he gained fame and fortune, he never strayed...
Five Things You Probably Don’t Know About Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick’s Day is officially March 17th, but this Sunday’s celebrations in Denver will begin with a parade downtown; it is the biggest St. Paddy’s day celebration outside of Ireland. Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and it is in his honor that...
Three Bizarre Christmas Traditions from Around the World
We all have our favorite Christmas food traditions passed down for generations. Most Americans serve turkey, ham, roast beef, even lobster along with a bevy of sides as part of their Christmas feast. But Christmas is a holiday celebrated all around the world and some...
Veterans Day – Honoring those who serve
Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, officially began on November 11, 1919, one year after the United States and Germany signed an armistice to end World War One. The Armistice was actually signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.. Not to...