Category: Holidays
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday)
Maundy Thursday we don’t hear about this day too much, especially as a Baptist. Holy Week, that starts on Palm Sunday, week before the resurrection of Christ. Maundy Thursday falls the day before Good Friday and Easter. This is just a short write up on this day. #MaundyThursday #HolyThursday
Truth about the Easter Bunny & Easter Eggs
What is the truth about the Easter Bunny and Easter Eggs? A goddess? Fertility? Who should we celebrate? Find out in this blog entry. #EasterBunny #Easter #EasterEggs
Palm Sunday
What is Palm Sunday? When is Palm Sunday? I talk about Palm Sunday the start of Holy Week that leads to our Saviors death, burial and resection. #PalmSunday #PassionSunday
St. Patrick’s Day
So what is St. Patrick’s Day? Did you know it was a Christian Holiday? Who is St. Patrick, what is the shamrock and why the color green and more … #StPatrick #StPatricksDay #Green #SaintPatrick #SaintPatricksDay
The meaning behind popular St. Patrick’s Day symbols
The meaning behind popular St. Patrick’s Day symbols. St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that is quite rich in traditional symbolism. Even though many of these symbols are familiar and even celebrated, people may not know the full meaning behind their usage. #StPatricksDay
Free Ice Cream Cone for Free Cone Day
Free Ice Cream Cone for Free Cone Day – Score a free vanilla ice cream cone on this day. Dairy Queen is allowing people to also make a donation to help support Children’s Miracle Network. #FreeConeDay #FreeCone #DairyQueen #HappyTastesGood
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month
March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, a time when individuals and organizations across the world come together to raise awareness about this chronic and often debilitating disease. The goal of MS Awareness Month is to increase understanding of MS, promote research, and support those who are living with the disease. #msawareness #msawarenessmonth
Why does the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
Why does the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? – March 17 is a special day for people of Irish heritage and other celebrants across the globe. Each year, millions of people pay homage to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, with parades, parties and religious services. Celebrations occur even though many celebrants may know little about this legendary saint.
Leap Day
Leap Day, some people call it Leap Year Day, which is an extra day to the year that happens every four years during a Leap Year. #LeapYear #LeapDay #LeapYearDay
Spring Ahead! Daylight Saving Time Begins
It’s that time again! Time to SPRING AHEAD! or Spring Forward however you want to look at it. Basically for most of us we set our clocks ahead an hour before we go to bed. If we don’t we may be late for church or even work. #timechange #daylightsavingtime #springahead #ChangeBattery #ChangeClock
Ash Wednesday | Day of Ashes
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Also known as Day of Ashes. This day is marked with services of penitence (fasting and repentance). Celebrated by many Christian faiths including Anglicans, Lutherans, Methodists, Presbyterians, and Roman Catholics. #AshWednesday #DayofAshes
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day – I want to wish a very Happy Valentine’s Day to all my readers. Be sure to check out these Valentine’s Day Blog Post! #ValentinesDay
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday – The start of Lent season. This day is the day before Ash Wednesday. This day was day set aside to remind Christians about a season of penance and was originally a solemn day. #ShroveTuesday
Mardi Gras Has A Christian History?
Mardi Gras is best known as a raucous event that takes place in New Orleans, LA and other areas around the world in January and February. Fat Tuesday, the final day of Mardi Gras, can occur in March depending on the calendar year and how it corresponds to the Christian liturgical calendar. While Mardi Gras may be legendary for scantily clad costumes, delicious food, overflowing spirits, and many acts of debauchery. Many people — particularly non-Christians — may not know what the celebration is truly all about. #MardiGras #FatTuesday #ShroveTuesday