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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Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Move over Macy’s! Here in the merry state of Maryland, we have our own Thanksgiving Parade of prestige to celebrate the season with. I’m, of course, referring to the one and only Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade. Credit: Silver Spring Downtown Unlike the more famous, albeit overhyped Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Montgomery County’s procession always occurs … Continue reading Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
My Maryland Farmers to Host a New Harvest Time Tradition
This Saturday, October 4, marks the launch of an all-new harvest time tradition in the making. Hosted by My Maryland Farmers, it’s their first Annual Maryland Farm Tours event. Credit: Deere Valley These Farm Tours are presented by My Maryland Farmers as free, open-to-the-public opportunities to explore local area farms and meet the dedicated, hardworking, … Continue reading My Maryland Farmers to Host a New Harvest Time Tradition
The Galbani Maryland Italian Festival Has a New Location!
The Galbani Maryland Italian Festival continues a new tradition-in-the-making this weekend with a new location at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen. In just a few short years of its successful launch, it’s already on its way to becoming one of the state’s most eagerly anticipated annual events—a contested crowd-pleaser with an ever-impressive turnout. Credit: LC Hermoza … Continue reading The Galbani Maryland Italian Festival Has a New Location!