Other Holidays

Many families are now made up of more than just Dad, Mom and kids. Often kids are part of a blended family where they may have two dads to celebrate on Father’s Day. Finding a way to...

The National Council of Teachers of English recognizes in its framework for 21st century curriculum and assessment that standards of literacy and the ways to teach literacy need to be reformed in...

One of the most important holidays in the Hispanic culture is Three Kings Day, which occurs on January 6. On this holiday, children receive gifts from the three kings, known in Spanish as Los...

Regardless of how someone feels about turning forty, it's going to happen so it's better to celebrate the occasion. If you know someone turning forty you can ease the pain with a memorable...

Detoxification (detox) is the body's method of eliminating impurities and toxins through the colon, liver, lungs, skin and kidneys. An excess of toxins in the body due to bad eating and living...

Birthday parties are not just for children. Adults love to celebrate this special occasion with a party in their honor. Adult birthday parties are more about being together with family and friends...

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Without trees, the quality of most land ecosystems perishes. J. Sterling Morton, upon his arrival as a settler of Nebraska's prairie, recognized this and set forth to plant trees. He and his wife...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Day is observed every fourth Monday in October. While breast cancer is a serious illness, celebrating the recovery of many whose lives it has touched and gaining the...

All people would like to feed their children organic foods, but many people don't go into the organic food stores because they think they can't afford the prices. If you have a tight food budget,...

In Japan, May 5 is Children's Day, a time to pray for the health and happiness of the country's children and to give them special treats and gifts. If you find yourself spending more time ferrying...

Cookie bouquets put a new spin on traditional flower bouquets. You can make a heart-themed cookie bouquet for Valentine's Day or send cookies shaped like flowers to celebrate a summer or spring...

Attending Earth Day events will help raise your consciousness regarding environmental concerns. You can make the most of this annual event by assuming a proactive approach.

Earth is the only planet in the solar system known to harbor life. Our planet's extensive magnetic field and atmosphere shields us from nearly all of the harmful radiation coming from the sun. The...

Health insurance has become an expensive necessity. The rising cost of health care is directly reflected on the cost of insurance. It is in your best interest to seek out the best deal for health...

Flag Day is an important event for Americans. Each year, this day is celebrated all over the United States by people of all ages. It is a tradition to display an American flag on this day. The...

Flag Day is a very important day in America. It is a time for us to honor the American flag and pay tribute to those who fought for this country. The American flag is a symbol of our freedom,...

Use your crochet skills to make super-simple, funny hats for the toddlers in your life. Make your base hat out of a crocheted rectangle; it couldn't get any easier. Then add embellishments to make...

To make history come alive for children is to re-enact vital moments in history. Children get the opportunity to have first-hand experiences at local and national history. They can pretend to be...

The Mardi Gras king cake is a twisted bread traditionally topped with sugar or icing and colored purple, green and gold. King cakes from around the world are stuffed with a small trinket (usually...

Flag Day, celebrated on June 14th, is a day for Americans to celebrate and show respect for our flag and our country. The flag is a symbol of our country's independence and unity as a nation....

Parents who prefer organic food and natural fiber clothes for their children take the next step when purchasing organic toys for their tots. Organic toys, made primarily from cotton grown...

Organic meat is a much healthier alternative to regular meat because it is raised on land that is pesticide free, chemical fertilizer free and herbicide free. Organic meat is also raised on...

Organic food stores offer vegetables, fruits and cooking supplies that are unavailable at major grocers. Your experience with traditional grocery stores may leave you unprepared to locate your...

Organizing local events to celebrate Earth Day is a laudable goal in these times of weird climate change and scientific controversy over our collective future. The more work you put into...

You can find just about anything in New York City-- great sample sales along 7th avenue in the Garment District, museums along 5th Avenue on the Upper East Side, art galleries in Chelsea. And the...

Storing summer clothing can be a tiresome job. But when done the right way, your clothes can be fresh and in great condition when summer rolls around again next year.

Yellow water in an aquarium is usually caused by a build-up of compounds and wastes. Though unpleasant to look at, it is usually not harmful to fish at low levels and can be easily remedied.

Parents' Day officially began in 1994 when President Clinton signed it into law. Now people celebrate parenthood the fourth Sunday of each July. With some parents serving in the military, Parents'...

The official Greek Flag has nine equal horizontal blue stripes alternating with white with a blue square in the upper hoist-side corner that bears a white cross. There are five blue stripes and...