In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California. Typical festivities include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions and baile folklórico, or folkloric ballet, with whirling dancers wearing shiny ribbons and braids and bright, ruffled dresses. The History: Cinco de [...]
Southern Living graciously invites you to enjoy the latest annual compilation of top-rated recipes from the editors of Southern Living magazine—now in full color For decades, Southern Living Annual Recipes has collected every recipe from an entire year’s worth of Southern Living magazine in a single complete volume, creating an indispensable companion for devoted readers and an inspiring discovery for all who [...]
Today is National Parents as Teacher Day ! Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher. So let's celebrate : History: National Parents as Teachers Day takes place every year on November 8th. It aims to support parents in their role as teachers in their child’s life. All parents, whether they choose to homeschool or [...]
It's Tuesday November 1st ! And in Louisiana and many other places will be celebrating our lost love ones. With cleaning of graves, placing flowers and enjoying fellowship with family and friends. There lives live on in story and food so they are never forgotten. All Saints Day in Louisiana The day after Halloween, All [...]
They’re polar opposites not looking for romance. But what will they do when it finds them?Lucy Gardener is finally ready to settle down and stop job hopping. So, when her brother asks for her help to document the town’s quirky fall festivals for a promotional video for his inn, she’s up to the challenge. She was not, however, ready to share [...]
It's Thursday and today I am celebrating ; Invite an Alien to Live with you day ! So today I am inviting some kids over to watch Mork and Mindy and make some crafts. Invite An Alien To Live With You Day is celebrated every year on July 21, to remember the four-year-long Pam Dawber and [...]
Happy Tuesday ! The last Tuesday of June and today post is Fireworks - history, symbolizes and safety. So Enjoy and Be Safe ! Lisa Many historians believe that fireworks originally were developed in the second century B.C. in ancient Liuyang, China. It is believed that the first natural "firecrackers" were bamboo stalks that when [...]
Happy Friday and Happy New Year! The week between Christmas and New Year as been pretty quite here in Louisiana. We had a big Covid shot event here in town at the Library. We have had another spike of cases since the holidays. The weather has been Hot with Rain but a cold front is [...]
History of Banana Splits : "We've got clear evidence that William Strickler invented the banana split right here in the Tassell Pharmacy at 805 Ligonier St. when he was a 23-year-old clerk, “He had this genius to create this banana split sundae,” Turback said. It was culinary opulence: Chocolate syrup oozing down a scoop of chocolate ice cream, [...]
Happy Friday! Can you believe it's almost the end of May. But we have lot more to celebrate. Happy planner We have had a busy week and the weekend looks like we may be through with theb rain. So get out and have fun. Maybe ride I bike or visit the local zoo. . Let [...]
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