tToday is Arbor Day. Always the last Friday in April, Arbor Day is a designated national holiday established to recognize and commemorate the significance of trees. There are many unique ways to celebrate the occasion. The most obvious is, of course, to go out and plant a tree. Other optimal suggestions include engaging kids with … Continue reading Rooted Memories of Three Tree Titans from Maryland’s Past
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The Unknown Origins of Second Christmas and Other Amish Traditions
What is officially deemed Christmas Day, December 25, has just wrapped up. Other holidays like Hanukkah and cultural celebrations such as Kwanzaa last several days and are currently ongoing. Some may argue that Christmas is still technically going on, too, as there are “12 Days of Christmas,” so to speak. But the sight of folks … Continue reading The Unknown Origins of Second Christmas and Other Amish Traditions
The History Behind the United States National Arboretum
Last Sunday was National Gardening Day. Now with Earth Day upon us and Arbor Day only a week away, it has many folks thinking a bit more about plants, nature, trees, and conservation practices in general. That’s a good thing considering how all of the above are far more crucial to our everyday lives than … Continue reading The History Behind the United States National Arboretum
Black Friday Kicks Off the Holiday Season in Gettysburg
The Borough of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania is getting into the spirit of the Christmas season with plenty of holiday happenings slated to take place in the coming weeks. Some venues are starting things even earlier, like the Shriver Family Museum, which is set to kick off the first of its Five Christmases at the Shriver House … Continue reading Black Friday Kicks Off the Holiday Season in Gettysburg