Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the on the 'fourth Thursday of November in the United States'. Because of the longstanding traditions of the holiday, the celebration often extends to the weekend that falls closest to the day it is celebrated. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. Historically, Thanksgiving had roots in religious and cultural tradition. Today, … [Read more...]
Celebrating the History of the American Thanksgiving Day ~
November 17, 2012 by Team Celebration
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Women of our World, "Happy St. Patrick’s Day!"
March 16, 2012 by admin
A Celebration of Women™ sends our blessings to the Women of our World, celebrating this day of St. Patrick. May the Luck of the Irish follow you always..... March 17, 2012 Saint Patrick, who was to become the patron saint of Ireland, was born to wealthy parents around the year 385 AD. Although there is some controversy over the exact place of his birth it is said that he was born in either Scotland or Roman England. His given name at birth was Maewyn Succat; his … [Read more...]
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