As we celebrate Thanksgiving, it’s difficult to imagine what that first celebration was like for the Allertons, Hopkinses, and other families who broke bread together…
When you ask a child what their favorite subject in school is, the answer is often, “Recess.” As far back as 1884, in a paper…
That’s Kristy Sullivan, who has just used up one of the three wishes she thinks she has in life by safely crossing the Canadian-American border with her family on their way to New York City.
On February 6th New Zealanders celebrate a national holiday. On and off during the 20th century it was called both Waitangi Day and New Zealand…
Bears may hibernate throughout the winter but children and adults with a child’s imagination and immunity from the cold embrace the activities of winter and…
This week we celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. Born January 4 1809, we remember his life, his contributions and his international…
We have just listened to the grandchildren of the legendary singer and musician, Robert Clancy of the legendary Clancy Brothers.
James Joyce is famous for his gifts as a poet, playwright, short story writer, novelist. In fact, in 2004 Joyceans everywhere will be celebrating the…
Though it’s a small country, many Christmas holiday traditions have their origins in Wales. For instance, some musicologists believe one of the most joyful and…
As we celebrate Thanksgiving it’s difficult to imagine what that first celebration was like for the Allertons, Hopkinses, and other families who broke bread together…