Worldwide New Year’s Traditions
In previous years we’ve discussed better goal setting in a new year, as well as accountability and SMART goals. We’ve even outlined how to do an annual review. This year…
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How the Electoral College Works
There is often a lot of debate about the Electoral College anytime a national presidential election looms, but the truth is that so few of us know how it works and why…
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How We Got Labor Day
Most of us know that Labor Day is the first Monday in September and that it’s the unofficial end of Summer (and that means no more white or seersucker). It’s…
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Why Old Glory is Red, White, and Blue
One of the things that Americans display prominently on July 4th is the flag. But while we might know what July 4th is all about, we might now know why…
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The Origins of Father’s Day
In the past we’ve talked about the importance of being a good father (and even of the importance of being an uncle) and given some gift ideas. This year we…
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The Origins of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began in the wake of the War Between the States. As with the War, which had many reasons for its origin, so too Decoration Day…
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St. Patrick’s Day: Bigger in America than in Ireland
Several countries helped colonize the land that would eventually become the United States, so it’s unsurprising that their legacy can still be seen in our holidays. Mardi Gras pays homage…
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What actually happened on July 4th?
If there’s one thing Americans know to do on July 4th, it’s have parades and barbeques, fly American flags, light off fireworks, and in general, enjoy a day well into…
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