I thought I was the only one who found Valentine’s Day a procrastinator’s delight. There are 141 million Valentine’s Day cards exchanged each year, not including the boxes of cards school-age children exchange. More than 50% of those cards are bought in the six days immediately preceding Valentine’s Day? That’s a lot of procrastinators! Are… Continue reading Valentine’s Day: Procrastinator’s Delight
Category: People & Customs
Blog posts by author Lynette M. Burrows about interesting people, customs, celebrations, and holidays from around the world.
Top Ten Posts of 2012
As we say goodbye to 2013, I’m revisiting my top ten posts for 2012. Thanks to all who’ve followed, commented, and shared my posts this year. You’re the best.
Wake Up the Happiness
Are you normally full of joy and Christmas cheer and anticipation of the new year, but not this year? Has the sadness of recent tragic events overwhelmed you? Financial worries, crowds at the mall, parking lot show-downs, to-do lists, and all the other practicalities of life weighing you down? Then, how do you wake up… Continue reading Wake Up the Happiness
A Very Small Heart with a Lot of Gratitude
Being small, being human and getting caught up in things we think we should do, we often forget what’s important. Gratitude is what it’s all about.
Remembering: Veterans History Project
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