Holidays

Do I have some stories for you — This is my first entry since Mom’s death that I’ve answered from Keeley Schroder’s March Challenge. The prompt for the 17th was, “Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?” I laughed at this one so hard that I couldn’t pass up telling you stories as an answer. We are Irish. My…

Every March, Consumerism covers up slavery issues with its green-colored glasses. One night after a few green beers, as glitter fell off my cheek’s clover tattoo art, my curiosity finally grew into annoyance. “Why do we celebrate St Patrick’s Day?” I asked many times to no avail, only to be…

It’s March 19, 2023, a Sunday and a day purportedly designated internationally to honor men, but as a holiday, it’s sort of a flop. It’s not a great day for florists or restauranteurs, or for retail sales or for holiday bookings. But perhaps it’s meaningful if we take a moment…

The Lunar New Year holiday evokes images of food, family, and decorations in red that represent wealth and good luck. People wear new clothes, often in red, to symbolize a fresh start and positive change during the holiday, which can span a full week ruled by the official government calendar. …

National No Housework Day is coming up on April 7th, and as parents, we all know how tempting it can be to just ignore the mess and put our feet up. But this year, why not get the kids involved and make it a day of fun and laughter? …