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In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a very minor holiday. It’s celebrated more in the United States, as a day of commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage.
Cinco de Mayo actually only celebrates the victory of a single battle which took place in Puebla de Los Angeles, a small town in Eastern Mexico. The French decided to attack this small town because they were sure it would result in a quick victory for them. This would further their attempt to carve out a section of Mexican territory for France.
T...This year Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 14th. If you don’t have anything planned for Mom yet, there’s still time!
1. Something nice you can do for Mom this year is take a photo shoot together. And you can keep the memories alive by framing the photos and giving them to her afterwards.
2. Another way to celebrate is by cooking for her. A lot of times, moms do all the cooking, so pay it forward by having a cookout for her in the backyard.
3. Camping is also a great way to spend some time this...Get ready to change those clocks! Daylight Saving Time starts on March 12th, at 2 a.m. There's not too many clocks that don't fix themselves these days, but for those that need it, spring forward one hour!
Although according to Reuters we might not be dealing with Daylight Saving Time too much longer. In 2022 a bill was approved by the Senate called the "Sunshine Protection Act". This would effectively stop us from needing to change our clocks twice a year. Now even though it was approved, it is...The weather’s getting nicer so it’s time to have some fun outside again. Here are 15 activities to enjoy outdoors in the spring.
Enjoy a picnic in a park. But be mindful of ants! You could plant a garden, or just a plant or two. Ride a bike around the neighborhood. Walk around on the beach. Fly a kite. Enjoy the atmosphere of an outdoor café. Visit your local zoo. Grab the binoculars to go birdwatching and listen to the birds singing. Organize a game of kickball with some friends. Go for a camp...
St. Patrick is actually from Wales, not Ireland. At the age of sixteen, he was captured by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave. He tended to sheep for six years before he was able to escape. After he escaped and returned home he learned about Christianity and became a priest. Then he returned to Ireland and established the Christian Church. St. Patrick’s real name was Maewyn Succat. After becoming a priest he changed his name to Patricius, which means “Father Figure”. From 1903-1970 m...
Here are some successful businesswomen to honor on International Women’s Day.
Barbara Corcoran is now known as a wealthy investor on the hit show Shark Tank. But she used to be a waitress at a diner in New Jersey before putting $1,000 into starting her own real estate business in 1973. Now that same company is worth billions with 111 different locations. Tracy Tutor is a successful real estate agent who was able to become a host on the show Million Dollar Listing, Los Angeles in 2006. She has w...Theodore Roosevelt wore a lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair during his inauguration. He had a ring with the hair in it. After the death of his son, Willie, Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary engaged in several séances at the white house to try to interact with their deceased son. George Washington was the owner of a very profitable whiskey distillery. Gerald Ford was a fashion model when he was younger. He even made an appearance on the cover of Cosmopolitan. President John Tyler had 15 children. H...
