It’s been a pretty sweet week, with November 4 being National Candy Day and November 5 being one of two National Donut Days observed annually. Pair that with last week’s Halloween candy crash, and it’s safe to assume that many people are experiencing a serious sugar rush right about now. Credit: Pixabay The Mid-Atlantic region … Continue reading The Two Most Time-Tested Candy Classic Destinations in Ocean City, Maryland
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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
A Brief Look at the Legacy of Maryland’s Canning History
Did you know that Wednesday, October 23, is National Canning Day? These days, many folks don’t even consider the convenience allotted to them via those tin cans that line the shelves at the local grocery store or those glass jars laden with flavorful fruit jams, savory pickles, and other preserved favorites. All the same, it’s … Continue reading A Brief Look at the Legacy of Maryland’s Canning History
The York State Fair—Oldest in the Nation
Today it’s not uncommon for a state to host an official fair or even various concurring fairs at different fairgrounds located within a single region. Yet many do not realize that the traditional holding of state fairs in the New World officially began right in the heart of York, Pennsylvania. That’s right, York County is … Continue reading The York State Fair—Oldest in the Nation