Definitely my favorite holiday of the year. This is the one day it's perfectly ok to be a slob and throw down massive loads of chow and not feel ashamed. Seriously, I probably gain around 30 pounds on … more
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Madpenguin posted a Quick Tip about Halloween.
October 20, 2011
Great day to just kick back and watch horror flicks all day. But I prefer it to fall on the weekend though. Breaking night watching horror flicks on the weekend is a lot easier to do.
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TanChengling posted a Quick Tip about Chinese New Year.
September 15, 2011
The Spring Festival is the most important festival for the Chinese people and is when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. All people living away from home go … more
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devora posted a Quick Tip about Bastille Day.
July 15, 2011
Memorial Day is another opportunity to sit down with family and friends; a time to enjoy company and perhaps even to indulge in delicious food. However, please remember that for some families it can be … more
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Madpenguin posted a Quick Tip about Memorial Day.
May 27, 2011
This is a day that actually means a lot more to me than barbecues and family get togethers. I have lost a few friends who I served with in Iraq and Afghanistan. For the last 7 years, I always take a long … more
Earth Day and Conservatism April 22, 1970 was the first designated Earth Day and was also the 100th anniversary of Vladimir Lenin, the Russian Marxist Revolutionary and Creator of the Soviet … more
The Spanish version of St. Patty's Day and Oktoberfest, right? We, Americans, love a holiday that gives us full permission to drink and have a good time. In fact, my friends have officially renamed … more
I'm a real bad Christian. I haven't read my bible for many years, not that I ever finished reading it to begin with! Now, I don't even have a bible in my home! What do I have? Lots of useless … more
Why is it a mere +2 rating? Well, no, it's not because I don't appreciate the Earth or going green, but rather, the idea that we have to have an Earth Day to remind us that Earth exists! It's … more
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QualityBilt posted a Quick Tip about Earth Day.
April 20, 2011
I love Earth Day! Its a great opportunity to get out and clean up with your neighbors. I love educating the world on how important it is for everyone to do their part. I believe that recyclng is a very … more
St. Patrick's Day March 17th, 2011- What we celebrate and why ! By: Dr. Joseph S. Maresca The New York City St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee announced … more
St. Patrick's Day March 17th, 2011- What we celebrate and why ! By: Dr. Joseph S. Maresca The New York City St Patrick’s Day Parade Committee announced … more
Based on most programs that cross my television screen, you'd think that Mardi Gras celebrations only take place in New Orleans, LA, maybe one or two celebrations in Mississippi and Alabama, and Carnival … more
*taken from my blog at www.dalydose.com Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap as a corporate holiday, but in reality it is…well, it’s so much worse. It’s … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Chinese New Year.
February 04, 2011
15 days of feasting & festivities for the Chinese around the world. 1st day of the Year of Rabbit begins on Feb. 3 this year (2011) and will last until Feb. 17. 恭喜發財!!!
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Chinese New Year.
February 04, 2011
This is one of the dumbest holidays ever invented. If it weren't for the Bill Murray movie, I wouldn't give it a second thought. It is amazing that this is not one of the holidays that Hallmark has jumped … more
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lyssachttr posted a Quick Tip about New Year's Eve.
December 27, 2010
Overhyped, overpriced, and not actually serving any real point or purpose other than marking the flip of the calendar. I've never really understood it as a holiday.
when we had our foreigh teacher class, she told us about the Christmas spirit, which was very impressive to me. Before this class, what I thought about Christmas was just shopping. You know, in china … more
...There is a day set aside by Christians to celebrate the birth of their Savior, Jesus Christ. While the great majority of scholars agree that it is highly unlikely that Jesus was actually born … more
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djevoke posted a Quick Tip about Cyber Monday.
November 30, 2010
I always stay away from the malls on Black Friday but, fire up my laptop for Cyber Monday. I'm not the biggest fan of malls and start getting physically ill after 2-3 hours. You can't beat getting great … more
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Count_Orlok_22 posted a Quick Tip about Thanksgiving.
November 24, 2010
T H A N K S G I V I N G !!! Isn't that the time you've eggnog and turkey? I wonder how that comes about. We have thanksgiving celebrations in a few countries but I have yet … more