An article about President Woodrow Wilson signing a proclamation on 9 May 1914, establishing the second Sunday in May as “Mother’s Day” in the U.S... (Read More)
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry explains why the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Boston every March 17 has special meaning for the city... (Read More)
Gena Philibert-Ortega clears up some confusion about today’s federal holiday: is it Washington’s Birthday or Presidents’ Day or President’s Day?.. (Read More)
Melissa Davenport Berry describes how Philadelphia celebrates New Year’s Day – with the fantastic Mummers Parade, the “Mardi Gras of the North.”.. (Read More)
In this article, Jessica Edwards describes some more superstitions our ancestors had about Christmas, many concerning ways to ensure good luck... (Read More)