The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. It is a time to remember loved ones who have passed. While there are many local variations as to how the holiday is celebrated, one commonality is the ofrenda (alter or offering). Ofrendas are usually constructed on OctoberContinue reading “Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos”
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. 1964Nobel Foundation [Public domain]via Wikimedia Commons Martin Luther King Jr. Day (also known as MLK Day) is a federal holiday commemorating the life and works of Martin Luther King Jr. It is held on the 3rd Monday of January each year, which falls on or near King\’s birthday of January 15th. The pushContinue reading “Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Independence Day
On July 4th we celebrate Independence Day. On this day in 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which formally declared that the United States was free of any connection to Great Britain. However, actual independence was not achieved until the conclusion of the American Revolutionary War and the signing of the TreatyContinue reading “Independence Day”
Bill of Rights Day
December is the month we celebrate a very important holiday. You guessed it, Bill of Rights Day is on December 15th! The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution. They were ratified on December 15th, 1791. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the first Bill of Rights day in 1941. TheseContinue reading “Bill of Rights Day”
Chinese New Year – January 28th
The biggest holiday of the year for Chinese families will soon be upon us: Chinese New Year (also known as Spring Festival) is happening this Saturday January 28th (New Year\’s Eve is the 27th). To compare the significance of this holiday for the American context, it would be like combining Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year\’sContinue reading “Chinese New Year – January 28th”
Happy St. Patrick\’s Day!
Photo courtesy Bluebells 2008- https://flic.kr/p/bqPgA7 – CC BY 2.0 Don\’t forget to wear green today- it\’s St. Patrick\’s Day! Want to learn more about Ireland? This encyclopedia entry should get you started. We also have many resources relating to Saint Patrick\’s Day that you can find in this Discovery search. Enjoy your St. Patrick\’s Day responsibly!
Christmas Books
Are you looking for books relating to Christmas? We have several here in the library for all age groups; here\’s a few of the ones we own: A Bad Kitty Christmas by Nick Bruel PZ8.3 .B8253 BAD 2011 Curriculum Collection A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; Illustrated byContinue reading “Christmas Books”
Top Ten Tuesday – Ready for Halloween?
Tomorrow is the big day! I have my candy, and my jack-o-laterns are made. I thought I would give you a list of fun movies you might watch as you wait for the trick-or-treaters. (Sorry I don\’t do scarey.) Beetle Juice – 1988 Hocus Pocus – 1993 The Goonies – 1985 The Nightmare Before ChristmasContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday – Ready for Halloween?”
Black History Month
Every year since 1976, the U.S. president has designated February as Black History Month. It celebrates the achievements of black Americans. Many other countries around the world devote a month to celebrating black history. Here are some resources to find out more about Black History Month including biographies, timelines, quizzes & games, even some lessonContinue reading “Black History Month”
New Year\’s Resolutions
Do you regularly make (and break) New Year\’s Resolutions? If not, take heart. You\’re not alone. Here are some tips to make it more likely you\’ll follow through this year. 1. Visualize the end result.What is the positive outcome of each resolution?Find a motivating image or quote to keep you going. \”Money\” by 401K onContinue reading “New Year\’s Resolutions”
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