Category Archives: Holidays

President Trump will be the first sitting president to attend the NYC Veterans Day Parade

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Stella
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Honoring our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Stella

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Monday, November 11, 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Stella
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Thanksgiving planning and sharing !!

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Stella

Planning for Thanksgiving? I have already ordered a free-range fresh turkey that will be delivered on the Tuesday before the big day, and I plan to roast it in pieces after an overnight dry brine. Here’s the process and recipe … Continue reading →

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Halloween at the White House 2019

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Stella
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White House Halloween 2019

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Stella
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The first celebration of Columbus Day

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Stella

As usual, TARA ROSS explains the details behind our historical milestones. And as a wise person says, I don’t know exactly what Columbus did or not and I’m pretty sure that he wasn’t perfect. Not unlike the practices of slavery … Continue reading →

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President Trump’s message on Labor Day, 2019

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Stella

The White House On Labor Day, we recognize the remarkable American workers who comprise the greatest labor force in the world.  American workers are the heart and soul of our Nation’s economic resurgence.  Since my first day in office, I … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Music

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Stella

To honor all of those who work hard every day, and for those who did so for many years and are honorably retired! There are many great songs celebrating workers – the good bits and the bad bits. What’s your … Continue reading →

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Labor Day 2019

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Stella

According to the United States Department of Labor, the first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its … Continue reading →

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