Wednesday, February 8, 2012

April Fool’s Day: A History of Hoaxes

March 22, 2011 by  
Filed under Holidays

fool_gilded_tarot

Share! TweetEach year, April 1st rolls around and causes a mix of emotions.  Pranksters plan their attack weeks in advance, hoping to catch unaware those of us gullible enough to believe anything on this day.  People like me go on high alert…prepared for anything fishy that may come our way, and remain skeptical of all [...]

Easter Traditions of the World

April 12, 2009 by  
Filed under Holidays

Easter Bunny

Share! TweetWhen I was a little girl, my parents would sneak into my room the night before Easter and place an Easter basket next to my bed.  When I awoke, I found before me irrefutable evidence that the Easter Bunny was no joke.  He existed, and I had the goodies to prove it! Usually, we [...]

The Mysterious St. Patrick

March 17, 2009 by  
Filed under Holidays

st_patrick-banising_snakes-large

Share! TweetOnce again St. Patrick’s Day is upon us.  For most, it is a day of celebration, particularly if you are of Irish heritage.  Even if you aren’t, no one will fault you for fibbing a bit on this day, if only to earn a free kiss or two.  Revelers will drink green beer, wear [...]