Beloved, timeless Christmas traditions can be found worldwide. As a younger nation settled by diverse immigrant populations of long ago, it comes as no surprise to discover that the United States has adopted many old-world cultural customs and traditions in how holidays are celebrated. These vary, however, by region and based on the origin of … Continue reading Recounting Old Appalachian Christmas Traditions and Superstitions
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Harrington Heritage Day is This Saturday!
What are your plans for Saturday, August 23? If you happen to be in or around Harrington, Delaware, then you may want to consider attending the town’s highly heralded Harrington Heritage Day. Credit: Harrington Heritage Day The 2025 season marks the festival’s 47th year as a community mainstay, held every summer on the fourth Saturday … Continue reading Harrington Heritage Day is This Saturday!
Gettysburg’s Good Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Is Happening Today
How does attending a good old-fashioned corn roast sound to you? Well, if you happen to be in the vicinity of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, then you’re in luck! You can experience one today, in fact, and be a part of an ongoing tradition spanning more than two decades and still going strong. It’s the 22nd Annual … Continue reading Gettysburg’s Good Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Is Happening Today
Origins of the Oldest Ongoing Independence Day Traditions
Today is the Fourth of July. Also known as Independence Day, our nation has now been marking the occasion for 249 years. Of course, some of the observatory celebrations have evolved and changed over time, which is to be expected. Many of our most beloved annual traditions, though, have surprisingly antiquated roots you wouldn’t expect. … Continue reading Origins of the Oldest Ongoing Independence Day Traditions