Global Holidays of Note
“Would you believe that this American classic was created by accident? Ruth Wakefield was preparing her traditional butter cookies at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Mass., when she decided on a whim to add pieces of a chocolate bar to her dough. Wakefield expected the chocolate to melt...
May 15 is Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day to honor law enforcement officers. In memory of all fallen officers, flags across the country are to be flown at half-staff in honor all the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The calendar...
Happy Mother’s Day to not only our mothers and grandmothers, but also to those caregivers, comforters, and loving nurturers of the child within each of us, the part of us that connects in the most innocent and vulnerable way. To all those who have given so unconditionally, loved so...
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla, when Mexican soldiers defeated French troops on May 5, 1862. Cinco de Mayo, though locally observed isn’t celebrated on a large scale. Those knowledgeable about Texas and Mexican history think that it could be partly due to the small size of the...
Inspiration at a Glance An ancient spring holiday for many cultures, that continues today. Whether you are prone to dance around a maypole, bear witness to the crowning of the Queen of the May, frolicking in the park, praising the Creator, giving gratitude to Mother Earth, or simply rejoicing...
Vesak or Visakah Puja (“Buddha Day”) is a celebration that encompasses the birth, enlightenment, and passing (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. A major Buddhist festival celebrated on the first full moon day in May, except in a leap year when the festival is held in June. Traditionally observed during the...
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