Few people can resist the tug of innocent cuteness from one of the animal kingdom’s softest critters. They sport long ears, powder puff tails and can twitch their noses better than the character Samantha on the television series, “Bewitched”. Every Easter, children eagerly await its arrival which precedes the hunt for colorful eggs. And from […]
September
Why are there nine letters in the ninth month of the year? Is this alone reason enough to declare September sensational for exploring more from HolidayDispatch? Yes, it is.
A Sense Of Community
Whether city, country or suburbs, we all share a commonality. We are all neighbors. Most lifestyles, limit our efforts to get acquainted, to an occasional wave. National Good Neighbor Day, observed annually on September 28, reinstates the good neighbor policy. School has commenced, the best days of autumn are upon us. It’s the […]
Climbing The Family Tree
Your family tree is filled with intrigue, secrets and stories waiting to be revealed. September 27 is the perfect day to announce to the world, “I’m going to climb my family tree!” Today is Ancestor Appreciation Day. Most of us are well versed in who our parents and grandparents are, no sleuthing skills […]
They Take Care Of Us
You don’t often get to commemorate something beautiful, soul-soothing and profoundly important. In fact, there probably isn’t another designated date quite like the fourth Sunday of September. Mark it on your calendar, and join in on the global celebration of World Rivers Day. Recognition of our vital waterways began as an offshoot of the UN’s […]
An American Contradiction
If you imagine him dressed in ragged clothes complemented by a tin pot hat, historic drawings support that impression. Stories about his dedication to the ordinary act of planting and nurturing trees are also well-documented. The Johnny Appleseed of legend was a simple, religious man who introduced his beloved fruit throughout northeast America during the […]
Our Salute
On the last Sunday in September, we observe Gold Star Mothers’ Day as a quiet and somber occasion. American families display their service flags with a blue star representing each member deployed in war. Those lost to combat are honored with a gold star on the flag. We remember that those lives lost in war […]
Expressing Our Collective Thanks
The name could be snazzier, but our state and local governments, nonprofits, and other federal agencies rarely master catchy phrases. And though they do not always play well together either, National Public Lands Day celebrates a remarkable alliance between all the powers that be and the rest of us. Every year, it happens on the […]
Flaming Jubilation
Life may not always be a bowl of cherries, but on Cherries Jubilee Day, observed annually on September 24, a luscious treat can provide a jubilant outlook. This classic dessert was pushed backstage while the more trendy confections, tiramisu and lava cakes, took turns in the spotlight. But this is the holiday on which to […]
Lingering In This Golden Stretch Of Time
It has its own rich colors and delicious aromas. The days are a little shorter, and things begin to slow down. Still, there’s a sense that we need to prepare. The squirrels chatter and dash and scold us for taking it easy. They don’t see past their nests to the tops of the trees, but […]
A Tapestry Of Flavors
Fire up the grill and take up your spatulas to an all-American classic on Cheeseburger Day, celebrated annually on September 18. This is the perfect day to host a burger party. Just remember that creating a good burger requires thinking outside the bun. Cheeseburgers are made from ground beef that is formed into […]
