Although customarily known as “the land of sun and sea”, Malta is very
rich in culture and has so much more to offer than just the beautiful sandy
and rocky beaches, adorned by crystal-clear seas of the Mediterranean.
101 reasons why you should visit Malta
Let’s get one thing straight from the off – Malta is an absolutely
fabulous little country. What it lacks in size it more than makes up for
in terms of things to do, places to see and experiences to, er,
experience.
Ah, St. Patty’s day, you say. The luck of the Irish. The shamrock. The Fifth Avenue Day Parade. All things you think about every March 17th. But did you ever wonder how St. Patrick’s Day got started? There are a lot of inconsistencies surrounding the folklore of this happy Irish holiday, but the basic history of St. Patrick’s Day is definitely an interesting one.
Have you ever thought of where Mother’s Day comes from? Do you know how it came about that we pick one special day a year to show our appreciation for all the things our mothers do for us? God knows she deserves it. And isn’t that just it? Isn’t that what it’s all about – appreciation? Giving our mothers what they deserve? After all, it is Mother’s Day. And if you wonder about the origin of this day – her day, then you’ll probably find this history of Mother’s Day very enlightening.
Memorial Day isn’t a day of mourning – it’s a day of celebration. We, in the Western World, sometimes take for granted the lifestyle we have – the democracy, the freedom. But we need to take the time on Memorial Day to remember why we have this freedom, and who was responsible for giving it to us. So, to inspire you to do that, we’ll look at the history of Memorial Day, and why it still remains as a special day of the year.
Labor Day – a special holiday. But why? Why is it so welcome? Why do people look forward to that holiday so much? Could it be because it’s the only long weekend between Independence Day and Thanksgiving? Or could it be because it’s the end of a wonderful summer?
Hey, want to go to a birthday party? It’s the biggest party of the year. In fact, it’s happening all across the United States. It’s at my place, it’s at your place, it’s at everyone’s place. It’s on the Fourth of July – Independence Day. It’s a celebration of the freedom achieved by a new nation. The history of Independence Day is quite interesting. So acquaint yourself with the facts, and you’ll realize why it’s such a cause for celebration.
Trick or treat! Isn’t it fun to see all the little children dressed up in their Halloween costumes? The little angels, the little devils; the little cowboys, the little Indians; the little fairies, the little witches – all shapes and styles of fun costumes. But have you ever thought about where this custom came from? We’d like to tell you all about the interesting history of Halloween. So put on your Halloween costume and read on.
We all have a father. But how many of us have stopped to think about exactly what a father is? The dictionary describes a father as “a male parent”. A parent is described as “one who nurtures and raises a child”. But isn’t it more than that? Isn’t a father a source of strength for the family? The stereotype of a father is usually the strong one, the one with the “iron hand”, while the mother is the soft one. But deep down inside, the father is as loving as the mother. He just shows it in a different way. And that’s why Father’s Day was created.
Everybody knows the history of Easter, right? It’s the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus, right? Well, yes and no. We’ve done some digging and found that Easter had it’s crude beginnings before Jesus was born. We’re going to tell you all about it. And we’re also going to tell you how the Easter bunny came about. Surprisingly enough, they were actually connected – also before Jesus was born. Check this out.
The very first Thanksgiving was a bit different than most of us think – a pilgrim would usually only wear his black and white outfit to church, and buckles weren’t yet in fashion. There were no forks at the party. In fact, there was only one fork in all of America at the time. Everyone ate with spoons, knives, and their hands.
