Holidays

Stockings hanging by the fireplace are an enduring symbol of Christmas that began with a legend about St. Nicholas himself

Need help deciding on a resolution for the new year? Check out these 6 ideas!

In celebration of National Pastry Day, I've compiled everything you need to make the most of its national holiday including celebration ideas, photos, a recipe, and more in this article. Let's celebrate the day by learning more about the favored baked goods in the world.

Love it or hate it, eggnog is a time-honored fixture of the Christmas season.

Article has 6 printable pages that will help children learn about the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. Children can learn to write the character for tiger, draw pictures, and read a brief fact sheet.

Many people risk physical harm in celebrating certain festivals.

A roundup of two dozen printable templates for lucky red envelopes and bookmarks for kids to color, cut, and assemble for the Year of the Tiger, Chinese New Year.

Contains 10 pages that can be printed and colored for Chinese New Year. Contains phrase “Happy New Year” in English, pinyin, and Chinese characters.

Santa movie trivia questions & answers for you to test how much you know about Santa Claus. I've mixed some hard questions in with some easy ones. Let's test your Santa IQ with this fun little quiz full of tidbits of knowledge from our favorite Christmas movies with the big guy in them.

November 17th is a National Homemade Bread Day in the United States. This article includes celebration ideas, tips, and a delectable homemade bread recipe with a step-by-step photo tutorial.

If you love Hallmark Channel Christmas movies as much as the author does, challenge yourself to take the quiz below and see how much of an expert you are on this genre of movies. Good luck!

Ordering a prepared turkey or turkey dinner requires a little thought so that you get exactly what you want. Ask the right questions so you can decide what works for your family.

Squid Game Costumes are really popular this year. Survive or die is the theme. If you need cash you can play a game for it and a child's game at that. But if you lose, you die. So you are playing for keeps. This dystopian thriller is the best source for a DIY costume that you can make yourself.

Did you know Columbus Day is not celebrated in every state?

This is an article and poem about Halloween, or is it? Perhaps it is in fact about something much more sinister.

Did you know International Coffee Day is celebrated every year on October 1st? My husband and I are among coffee lovers that very keen about the event. Let's celebrate the day by making and learning more about this javaliocus beverage!

This article shares some new clues for a Halloween candy hunt. If you made a Halloween candy hunt for your children in the past, you will be ready for some fresh places to hide their candy.

The story of the Chinese monster Nian is one of the popular legends of the Chinese New Year and why the celebration is noisy and people wear red clothing

Did you know that September 20th is National Fried Rice Day? It has been observed annually on September 20th since 2018. Let's celebrate the day by learning more about this versatile dish.

What is Qingming? Where is Chongyang celebrated? Here are the basic facts and origins of the Four Great Chinese Ancestral Festivals.

This article suggests some alternatives for teens and tweens who want to enjoy the spirit of Halloween without trick-or-treating.

July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin Day in the United States. This article includes celebration ideas, fun facts, and a delectable homemade blueberry muffin recipe with a step-by-step photo tutorial.

This article includes 20 quick and easy printable templates for several different Year of the Tiger cards to craft for Chinese New Year. Each card shows a picture of a tiger, and the phrase "Happy New Year" is written in English, Mandarin, and pinyin.

Despite its name, the Chinese Ghost Festival is not about the fear of evil spirits. Here are the festival’s origins, customs, and facts.

We all know about President's Day, Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day, but few of us have heard about Ugliest Dog Day, National Flip Flop Day, or the many days set aside celebrate other strange things.

This article shares a homemade candy corn recipe and gives a brief history of the traditional Halloween treat.

Great Father’s Day Gift Ideas For Work From Home Dads.

This article contains 30 printable coloring pages for the Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. The sheets have Chinese characters along with their with pinyin (phonetic) counterparts.

Origins, customs, and facts about the Dragon Boat Festival. One of the four most important festivals each year for the Chinese.

Often falling around the same time as the Jewish Passover, the day to celebrate Easter is determined very uniquely.

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

This article explores the possibilities of using simple materials to create beautiful and meaningful decorations for the church for Lent and Easter. This project was inexpensive and easy to create, which makes it a good option for congregations of any size.

Saint Patrick's Day is one of the few holidays celebrated worldwide. The actual history of St. Patrick is fascinating and contains the stuff that makes a good movie.

Finding the ideal Mother's Day gift can be challenging, especially when your mother or grandmother doesn't suggest something specific they want or need. Here are five ways you can give your time instead of something material.

This is my experience-based guide to creating a more practical Easter basket for your child.

March 2nd is National Read Across America Day. Celebrate the joy of reading with your children this month and all year long with these 10 fun ideas!

It can be challenging to host a family holiday from afar. These suggestions and resources will help your virtual Passover gathering go smoothly.

Make the most of Saint Patrick's Day with authentic Irish quotes, sayings, and drinking toasts!

Starting with National Shortbread Day on January 6th and ending with National Cookie Day on December 4th, this article discusses 10 national holidays devoted to celebrating cookies.

With Christmas just around the corner, many people feel the financial blues when they think about all of the gifts they need to purchase for friends and family. The current economy has left many people with less money to spend on gifts than they’re used to having during the holiday season.

February 5th is World Nutella Day. This article includes celebration ideas, fun facts, a short history lesson, and a decadent homemade Nutella babka recipe with a step-by-step photo tutorial.

Running out of time and still don't know what to give your significant other? I have got you covered with these four simple DIY gift ideass.

Carnivals are known for their music, costumes, dance, and debauchery, and no two celebrations are alike. This article seven of the most spectacular Carnivals around the world.

Want to celebrate Valentine's Day but don't have a wad of cash to spend? You don't have to break the bank to let your partner know you love them. There are plenty of things you can do together that are either super cheap or totally free.

Typically, Easter egg hunts involve children exploring aimlessly to find hidden eggs. This year, why not create formal clues to add a scavenger-hunt element to the event?

This article shares some healthy options for filling plastic Easter eggs and hiding them for your children. Skip the candy and let your children have some healthy fun.

January 30th is a National Croissant Day in the United States. This article includes celebration ideas, fun facts, and a delectable homemade croissant recipe with a step-by-step photo tutorial.

Spread some love around this Valentine's Day with these easy, DIY cards.

This article discusses the Lunar New Year, how to prepare, and what might be in store for you in 2021—the Year of the Metal Ox

More than just ordinary Christmas decorations, Chrismons are white and gold ornaments crafted to resemble ancient religious symbols. This article discusses 24 Chrismon ornaments and examines their meanings.