We honor the Indigenous people of the United States for many reasons big and small. Here are six large categories that will help you explore more reasons.
Category: People & Customs
Blog posts by author Lynette M. Burrows about interesting people, customs, celebrations, and holidays from around the world.
A History of the Frightening & Fun Traditions of Halloween
For fun, I wrote a brief recap of the history of Celtic, Roman, European, Catholic and Native American influences on how we observe Halloween today.
Monsters, Aliens, & Horror Stories to Celebrate Spooky Season
This post is part of a monthly series that offers the first paragraphs of science fiction and fantasy titles. The stories in these books celebrate Halloween.
On Memorial Day Remember Women Who Made the Final Sacrifice
Memorial Day in the U.S. is set aside to remember those who died in service to our country. Let us not forget the women who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Last-Minute Ways to Protect Your Creativity & Holiday Cheer
if you’re a procrastinator like me, you have no plan for the holidays and are winging it. Here are 4 ways to be creative and enjoy the holidays.