Earlier this week, I mentioned two free events planned for Lancaster, PA, in celebration of Groundhog Day on February 2. Whether you believe in the portending superstition of a mammal seeing its shadow as indicative of early or late spring, it’s still a fun and cute tradition to observe each year. But where did it … Continue reading The Foundational Origins of the American Groundhog Day Tradition
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Elizabeth Ann Seton—First United States-Born Saint
Today is All Saints’ Day. Alternately known as “All Hallows’ Day,” “the Feast of All Hallows,” “Hallowmas,” “Feast of All Saints,” and “the Solemnity of All Saints,” various Christian Churches of today observe the occasion as a way to honor all saints (known and unknown) who have attained Heaven. Those most observant of this sacred … Continue reading Elizabeth Ann Seton—First United States-Born Saint
The History of St. Mary’s—Maryland’s First Capital
I previously wrote about the various Maryland Day celebrations coming up this weekend. But to offer a better sense of what Maryland Day is really about, I feel it’s worth delving more into the state’s foundational history. While the story primarily begins in St. Mary’s County and, more specifically, right in the heart of the … Continue reading The History of St. Mary’s—Maryland’s First Capital