February 9th is a day that celebrates a food favorite that spans generations and cultures – pizza! Flatbreads with toppings have been enjoyed as far back as the ancient Egyptians, but early pizza as we know it traces its roots […]
For the entire month of February, the United States observes Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month. Throughout the month, we remember important people and events relating to the history of the African diaspora. Black History Month has […]
There are a number of different Holocaust Memorial Days to remember the victims of the Holocaust. One of these days is January 27th, which is recognized as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The holiday is meant to commemorate victims of the […]
It has become a tradition to think about resolutions as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. This tradition dates back to the ancient Babylonians who, over 4000 years ago, began the practice of celebrating New Year and making promises to their royals.
The name Thanksgiving is fitting, as the theme of the holiday is to do just that – give thanks. A mesothelioma or lung cancer diagnosis can be difficult any time of the year, but it can feel extremely difficult to […]
Halloween has been a long-time favorite holiday for those who like to dress up in costume. Classic picks for costumes include pop culture references like superheroes or princesses. Picture this – its Halloween of 1947 and the most sought-after Halloween […]
October is a month filled with celebrations surrounding the Navy. On October 13th, the Navy celebrates its birthday and on October 27th the country celebrates National Navy Day. But what’s the difference? Why do we have two separate holidays to […]
October 2nd is National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day. The day is set aside to recognize the men and women who work hard to keep our public facilities in tip-top shape. Custodians act as our first line of defense against germs […]
