Cicadas, those strange, noisy, and harmless insects, are emerging from underground again this year in parts of this country. Parts of 15 states will see billions of Brood X 17-year cicadas emerge in May or June. The Brood X is emerging in parts of Ohio, but shouldn’t affect our local area. However, if you are traveling you… read more >>
Our United States military goes back hundreds of years. Men and women have given their lives to keep our country safe. They are always on call, whether it be stateside or helping overseas. It was not until 1999 that Congress declared that May be National Military Appreciation Month. This ensured that our nation could publicly show appreciation and to… read more >>
May 6, 2021 is designated as the National Day of Prayer. All Americans, from all walks of life, are encouraged to pray for our nation. All faiths are invited to pray. It is not a political event, nor is it necessarily a religious event. All Americans are simply encouraged to “turn to God in prayer… read more >>
The Kentucky Derby: the most exciting two minutes in sports! However, for fans of this race, this is more than just two minutes. It is a month-long festival celebrating spring, otherwise known as the Kentucky Derby Festival. Marathons, boat races, parades, hot air balloons and more make up this time prior to the official derby day (which is always… read more >>
Thursday, April 22, 2021 is Earth Day! Earth Day has been celebrated nationally since 1970 and globally since 1990. It started, as many things do, with a book: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. Written in 1962, this New York Times Best Seller raised awareness of pollution, public health and the environment. Several years later, Senator… read more >>
Holi is a Hindu festival, also known as the Festival of Colours. It is celebrated to welcome the spring season in India, and typically takes place in March (depending on the full-moon day of Phalguna). It symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The day before Holi, pyres, or mounds of combustible materials, are lit on fire to signify the burning of evil spirits. The day… read more >>
Kick off your St. Paddy’s celebration with these classic Irish tunes! St Patrick’s is a day to celebrate the very best parts of Irish culture — and what better way is there to do that than with some Irish music? Luckily, there are so many Irish songs that will get you in the St. Patrick’s… read more >>
Have you been following the Mars exploration program? Did you catch the launch from Cape Canaveral in July? You will be able to catch the Mars landing on February 18 at 3:55 p.m. ET. If you missed the lift off, you might not have realized the significance of this event. Let’s discover what this is all about with some… read more >>
Today is the Lunar New Year! If you haven’t heard of this holiday, that’s okay! Keeping reading to learn all about the Lunar New Year and its traditional celebrations. What is Lunar New Year? Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, is a major holiday celebrated by Chinese people… read more >>
The 8 days of Hanukkah are under way! One of the most fun ways to celebrate is by playing the dreidel game and hoping luck is on your side. During Hanukkah, children (and adults!) spin four-sided tops, or dreidels, and play a game for delicious chocolate coins, known as gelt. You can have as many people play as you want and the… read more >>