It’s Veteran’s Day in the United States. Other countries also honor their veterans. Whether it’s called Veteran’s Day, Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day, we dedicate this day to thanks and remembrances for those who have served in an armed service. Now we also have the Veterans History Project. In the U.S., we have national and…… Continue reading Remembering: Veterans History Project
Category: People & Customs
Blog posts by author Lynette M. Burrows about interesting people, customs, celebrations, and holidays from around the world.
A Halloween Mash-up
Otis and Spike, invite you to join them at their Halloween mash-up party. Learn the origins of Halloween, how other countries celebrate, and other fun stuff.
13 Links for Friday the 13th
Do you have paraskevidekatriaphobia — a morbid, irrational fear of Friday the 13th? If you do, this year will be difficult. Tomorrow is the second of three Friday the 13ths this year. I found 13 links for Friday the 13th to help you avoid bad luck and attract good luck. But perhaps your fear isn’t…… Continue reading 13 Links for Friday the 13th
The Art of Saying Thank You
Your mother probably taught you to say please and thank you. She probably taught you to write a nice thank you note for birthday and Christmas gifts. Do you practice the art of saying thank you as a grown up? Unfortunately, research says many people do not write thank you notes. In the rush and…… Continue reading The Art of Saying Thank You
Life – It’s a Balancing Act – Really!
I’ve read a lot of blogs during the last week or two that mention a goal or resolution of restoring balance in their lives. Apparently, 2 011 left a lot of people feeling unbalanced for a lot of reasons. Ever the helpful girl scout, I went in search of all things balanced and discovered, as…… Continue reading Life – It’s a Balancing Act – Really!