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Tag Archives: holidays
Book Review: Turkey Bowl by Phil Bildner
Phil Bildner has created a wonderful story that encapsulates an American tradition – Football and Thanksgiving. The family in this picturebook has put their own twist on this tradition. The children look forward in anticipation to the usual rowdy game of … Continue reading
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Did you know that Ireland is often called the Emerald Isle – not because the gemstones are found there but because the abundance of green vegetation? You can find out even more about Ireland by exploring our guidebook collection or … Continue reading
Laissez les bons temps rouler – it’s Mardi Gras!
Today is Mardi Gras, which translates from French to mean Fat Tuesday. (‘Laissez les bons temps rouler’ translates to ‘Let the Good Times Roll, in case you were wondering.) You can learn more about the holiday (and the celebrations surrounding … Continue reading
Honoring Presidents on Presidents’ Day
Former President Harry S. Truman, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, President John F. Kennedy, House Parliamentarian Clarence Cannon, and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson at the funeral for Sam Rayburn, 1961. See more pictures of Presidents visiting Dallas, courtesy of … Continue reading
Last Minute Ideas for Valentine’s Day
If you’re a last-minute type of person like myself, chances are that even if you know who you’re spending Valentine’s Day with, you still have absolutely no idea what you’re doing. Here are some last minute ideas: Try out a … Continue reading
