As we celebrate National Cliche Day, it’s time to embrace our love-hate relationship with cliches. These overused phrases may make us cringe at times, but they have become a part of our everyday language and might even hold a special place in our hearts. Some may argue that using cliches shows a lack of creativity …
JayDee Vykoukal
It’s fun to explore the history of any particular day throughout the year. In this case, let’s examine some of the interesting events and occurrences that have taken place on November 3rd. Space Events For whatever reason, a lot of events related to space seem to happen on November 3rd. National Holidays Notable Birthdays Several …
Each year, after the craze for Halloween candy is finished and all the costumes have been put away, there are two holidays in the Catholic church designated to honor the dead. The first is All Saints Day on November 1st, and the second is All Souls Day on November 2nd. These days are meant to …
Celebrating the Versatility of Pumpkins on Their National Holiday It’s been an exceptionally warm fall in most parts of the U.S., but that hasn’t kept Fall from slowly creeping in. The leaves are starting to change colors, pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu at coffee shops, and Halloween decorations are popping up everywhere. …
We are all in the same boat when it comes to being attracted by flashy packaging or catchy slogans while we’re just trying to pick up some shampoo or toilet cleaner at the grocery store (who knew there were so many options?). But, the real key to deciding is to be informed of the ingredients …
For most of us, Sunday is the final day of the week before starting the next week on repeat. Basically, Sunday night is the herald of Monday and the death of the weekend. However, in some countries, Sunday is considered the first day of the week, not the last. Sunday is often a day of …
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not the stereotypical commercialized holiday filled with consumerism. Unlike Halloween, which has an intentionally eerie feel, this Mexican celebration is a beautiful homage to life and remembrance. It’s a time when families believe the boundaries between the living and the deceased blur, allowing them to …
As a physical therapist, I regularly see patients who have lost their ability to do what they love most. Whether it’s taking care of themselves or playing their favorite sport or hobby, these tasks can quickly feel impossible when our bodies are not functioning at their best. Why the sudden decline? Life happens, and a …
The weekend is here, and any excuse to celebrate is good, right? What’s going on this weekend, October 18th and 19th? More than you might think. Thankfully, every calendar day is filled with National Holidays that are quirky and fun. It might not be Halloween or Thanksgiving just yet, but there are still plenty of …
As one of the most infamous figures in American history, Lee Harvey Oswald is known for his involvement in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Today is the day he was born in 1939. The ripple effect of people’s actions, especially large ones like the assassination of a president, can …
