365 Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations

"Surely there are more holidays!", you say? 

Pagan Sabbats: Litha

Litha, another way of saying the Summer Solstice, comes on the longest day of the year and is at the opposite side of the year from Yule, the Winter Solstice.This Solar Festival marks the day when the Sun God is at the height of power. It is a time of merriment and magic as noted in Shakespeare's 'A

World Vegetarian Day

Every year on October 1st, World Vegetarian Day kicks off a month of parties, potluck, presentations, food tasting displays...and lots of friendly discussions.For those new to vegetarianism, it serves as an enticement to give meatless fare a try (even for a day) and learn about its many benefits. An

Memorial Day - Decoration Day

Memorial Day is not simply a day to 'kick off' the summer season. It's much more than a reason to clean up the BBQ or have a picnic at the lake. It's a solemn holiday when the US pays respect to all fallen troops from all military conflicts. We place flags on the graves of veterans, and the Presiden

Have a Green Halloween

Who cares about all those all other holidays when we have Halloween to look forward too??? As a big science fiction fan it is no wonder that Halloween has always been the most appealing holiday for me personally... with witches, vampires, and ghosts. Add to that the pumpkin pies, apple cidar, and ca

Happy Fortune Cookie Day!

You won't really find your fortune or lucky numbers here, but I'll give you some fun tips to make tasty treats filled with personalized messages. Surprise someone you love by celebrating Fortune Cookie Day! You can easily make custom fortune cookies even if you don't posses the cooking skills and ta

Independence Day

Independence Day (the Fourth of July) is a US holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. Not only is it a day of fireworks, barbecues, and parades, it is a day of reflection. It is a day to remember what a great c

Celebrating the Halloween Holiday in Style!

Are you a big kid at heart? Do you dress up in costume for Halloween? Adult Halloween costumes are just as popular as children's costumes!Do you decorate your house inside and out for Halloween? Do you love to yell trick or treat as you shell out?As a mom, Halloween is such a great excuse to dress u

Flag Day In The USA

Our American Flag, the Stars and Stripes, was first designed and made by Betsy Ross. According to legend, she was asked to do this by George Washington. Our flag was officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777 and the flag resolution was passed.The Benevolent and Protectiv

World's Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies

So it turns out that June 12 is National Peanut Butter Cookie Day. Who knew? Actually, fellow RocketMom Jimmie did, so I need to thank her for the tip! I'll take any excuse to make--and share--this terrific recipe from my grandmother, who passed away a year ago, just shy of her 96th birthday. As a c

Trooping the colour

Trooping the Colour is one of the most colourful ceremonies held in England. This military pagent is held annually on Horse Guards Parade in St James Park, in London to celebrate The Queen's Official birthday.Although Queen Elizabeth II was born on the 21 April, her birthday is officially celebrated

Happy Half Birthday

Ever since I was a little girl, we've always celebrated half birthdays in my family. It was something that my grandmother did for my father so my father carried the tradition down to our family. It is a tradition that I plan on celebrating with my twins when they get just a little bit older.Even tho

Christmas Around the World with Children

I have always loved Christmas. There is just something so special about the time of year. It's not just about the presents, it was the whole magic that surrounded the the holiday. One of the things I loved learning about was the customs of Christmas in other countries. It fascinated me to know that

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Christmas is always a magical time to visit Disney World. So what better way to spend an evening than at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. This 'hard ticket' Disney World event has a special parade,fireworks and lots of events to get you into the Holiday mood.But just what is Mic

July 4th in the US

The Declaration of Independence If you are an American, whether by birth or by choice, you most likely know the importance of this document. And if you do not, you should. The birthday of the United States of America, Independence Day, is celebrated on the 4th day of July every year. This is the ann

Unique Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day!Father's Day - the day when the typical father will receive gifts or ties, shirts, something electronic, or tools. This lens will focus on Unique Father's Day gifts. Gifts they can use, but are more creative than the usual bland tie or shirt.We have occasionally given my husband (father

"Discover Fairy-Tale Family Holidays in Bavaria Like I Did!"

Welcome Fellow Holiday Lover!A few years ago we decided to visit my sister in Bavaria, in the south of Germany. We loaded our car and piled the whole family in. Once we landed in France it only took us about 12 hours to drive along the autobahns! Little did we realise, that it would result in us mov

Creative Father's Day Resources

The best gift, one that will show all love, doesn't have to be expensive. Most important thing that will matter to father is if it's given with love and does it show all the affection you have for him.For these reasons, you can always make something for your father and you should never fear if he is

Celebrating with Profile Pictures

My sister aka Ohme aka @hellams is a very talented lensmaster and artist. At Christmastime in 2008, she created a wonderful Santa hat for me to wear in my bio and on Twitter.It was fun to hear people's reactions to grandma in her hat! And at that time, many other folks on twitter were wearing Santa

Not Too Scary Movies For Tweens or Pre-Teens

Your Tween will probably be clamouring to see a scary movie this Halloween and probably will want to do so without you around. Scary books are one thing, you can put them down and walk away but scary movies on the other hand are 'live.' 'Movie horror walks the line,' Janes Grainer a Toronto editor s

Ice Cream Sundae Day

Why, it's the third Sunday in July. The perfect time of year to splurge on calories galore with something sweet and cold! Let's see if I can give you some ideas for how to celebrate this happy holiday. Technically, it's National Ice Cream Day rather than National Ice Cream Sundae Day. The whole mont

The Midsummer Festival in Finland

The Midsummer Festival is the greatest summer Holiday in Finland. The Finns celebrate it from the heart, let themselves loose and welcome the summer.Cities have official celebrations and festivities, but most Finns gather with family and friends at their summer cottages for a sauna, banquets and the

Best American Flag Cake Recipe

Our 4th-of-July traditionally ends with the family watching a flashy fireworks display while eating a piece of my homemade fresh-fruit-covered American Flag Cake,My flag cake recipe isn't as much a recipe as it is a decorating idea because you don't have to make the actual cake from scratch. You can

What Do You Mean You've Never Heard of Fat Tuesday?

I'm 1/2 Polish. My Grandparents on my Dad's side are both 100%. And being that I live only a short drive from Hamtramck, MI's polish mecca, I have celebrated Fat Tuesday with paczki every year of my life without fail, even in 2006 on the very day I gave birth to my first daughter. Sometime in the be