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Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is “Lunar New Year?” Pronounced: [lü-nər nü yir] The word lunar refers to a moon. New refers to latest. Year refers to 365 days. Thus, Lunar New Year means the celebration of the new year in the Chinese calendar. February 12, 2021 […]
Enjoy that tasty pizza by getting deals on National Pizza Day, Tuesday, February 9th! Businesses across the nation are celebrating with discounted pizza and other specials. Check these and other deals out to find out what’s best for you! BJ’s Restaurant – 1/2 off large pizzas Domino’s – get two menu items for $5.99 Einstein […]
Who Am I? This woman (1820 – 10 March 1913) escaped slavery and became a leading abolitionist. This woman escaped slavery to find freedom in the North in 1849 and became the most famous “conductor” on the Underground Railroad. She led hundreds of family members and other slaves from the plantation system to freedom on […]
Now what animal is so very adorable, furry, and cute that you absolutely want to see it at least once each February 2nd? It’s your favorite groundhog on Groundhog Day! Well, it’s just as you guessed! Punxsutawney Phil (of Pennsylvania) saw his shadow this morning and predicts six more weeks of winter! How does the […]
We commemorate January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day by remembering the 6 million Jews, Slavs, disabled persons, and others who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Shoah. Let us never forget the truth of what happened across Europe because of an attack on freedom of speech and private property rights. […]
What is the cuddliest day of the year? Winnie the Pooh Day, of course! Imagine yourself sitting next to Winnie the Pooh! He is smiling and saying how very much he likes to put his paw in that honey pot for just one more lick of something yummy! We all are in need of the […]
Let’s celebrate National Religious Freedom Day 2021! Your first amendment right says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” This means you have the right to practice your own religion. No one should harass you about your religious beliefs. You have the right to believe in […]
Let’s say a great “thank you” to all the law enforcement professionals for protecting our communities! We can: Wear blue Say “thank you” Send an email or share on social media Fly a blue ribbon on your lawn Share a story how they have helped keep your community safe Give them a smile when you […]
Freedom! In the United States, we say we are “the land of the free.” Let freedom ring! We asked some people what freedom means to them. Respondents said freedom means – hope success opportunity private property rights pursuit of happiness assurance justice the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without […]
Let’s take a trip back in history to 1818, Salzburg, Austria. “Silent Night” is a popular Christmas carol by Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr. How exciting! Let’s see if we can make some observations and learn from history. Gruberg was a primary school teacher, church organist and composer in the village of Arnsdorf, who is […]
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