Fun and Frugal Father’s Day Activities

Father’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you thought about some Father’s Day activities for the family this year? Below is a list of activities you may want to consider when you want to have fun on Father’s Day but not blow the family budget. When Dad was a child, there were [...]

How to Teach Children the Meaning and Importance of Memorial Day

Children love to celebrate and have fun. But they don’t always understand the reason behind the celebrations unless we tell them. You may be wondering how to teach children the meaning and importance of Memorial Day. Take a cue from the ideas below to help you. Most people think of Memorial Day as the first [...]

History of Memorial Day/Decoration Day

There are so many holidays which are celebrated every year. The ones most people enjoy the most are those which spread over two or three days. Quite often, however, after years of being celebrated people often forget the meaning behind the holidays. Knowing the history of Memorial Day may encourage people to do more than [...]

The History of Mothers Day

Some historians believe that Mother’s Day began as a pagan holiday celebrated in Greece.  Some believe it started as a way to recognize the Virgin Mary and was celebrated in conjunction with Lent.  While these may have been a type of Mother’s Day, they are not what most people think of when they consider this [...]