Category Archives: Holidays

LIVE: White House Easter Egg Roll: (Various Locations)

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Stella
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He is risen!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Stella

John 20: 1The first day of the week comes Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, to the sepulcher, and sees the stone taken away from the sepulcher. 2Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the … Continue reading →

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The President’s message for Easter and Passover

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Stella
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Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Stella
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President Trump and the First Lady Host the Greek Independence Day Celebration

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Stella

Scheduled for 5:30 pm Continuing a long tradition at the White House, President Donald Trump is hosting a Greek Independence Day Celebration. Hundreds of Greeks and Greek Americans will attend the event to honor the men and women who fought … Continue reading →

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My Spring

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Stella

In the cold North, Spring comes in gradually.  Maybe it is because Winter is overstaying its time, and I watch more carefully to spot Spring’s coming, but every year I notice the small things that tell me that we are … Continue reading →

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What to eat on St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Stella

This ^^^ is what I am eating! The traditional favorite, accompanied by root veggies and cabbage. I have many meals ahead containing this delicious beefy treat. My mother called it a “boiled dinner”, and she also made that with ham, … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Stella

For all of my Irish, part Irish, wish-you-were Irish, and temporarily Irish friends, I lift a glass to your health and happiness! An old Irish/Celtic folk song Of all the money, e’er I had, I spent it in good company, … Continue reading →

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President Trump Delivers Remarks at the Shamrock Bowl Presentation by Prime Minister Varadkar

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Stella

Scheduled for 6:00 pm WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he plans to visit Ireland as he welcomed the country’s prime minister to the White House on Thursday. Trump greeted Leo Varadkar — the recently elected Irish leader or … Continue reading →

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Beware the Ides of March …

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Stella

Or as the soothsayer probably really said, “Cave Idus Martias”. At least, that’s what the soothsayer in Shakespeare’s play, Julius Caesar, said. Caesar should have listened. After all, March 15th, 44BC was the day he was assassinated. On the other … Continue reading →

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