Eight Hour Work Day History
Strangely enough, although not at all well recognized in the USA, May Day actually has American origins, arising from the American fight to get the right to an eight-hour working day for everyone.
Saint Patrick The Slave, The Missionary, The Patron Saint
Some little known facts about Ireland’s Patron Saint.
Celebrating St Patrick
Would the holy man be amused by the celebrations held globally to celebrate his influence on Irish history, when people don’t even wear the correct colours?
Fun Festivals Around The Globe
Fun can at times be of medical benefit, in more ways than one, even if it does mean getting down and dirty, as some of these celebrations surely do.
How Mothers Day Got Started
We owe a debt of eternally gratitude, to these far-sighted people, for theymade it possible for us all, on that special day each year, to pamper the wonderful women who gave us all the life that we enjoy.
Pancake Day
If you live in the UK or most other English speaking countries, you probably ate pancakes yesterday. The tradition dates back hundreds of years and is steeped in cultural and religious history.
Valentine! Valentine! Won’t You be Mine
How St. Valentines Day evolved from ancient Romans. With the added poem Valentine! Valentine! Won’t You Be Mine. Done in remembrance of Whitney Houston who will be sadly missed. Her music to me are meaningful strong lyrics about Love. R.I.P Whitney Houston.
Kolam – an Indian Art..
This is about kolam, an Indian art form of drawing designs with rice flour. It is also known as Rangoli. This article is specially meant for those who have not heard about this form of art.
Chinese New Year: Wet, Noisy and Raw
Chinese New Year, the biggest holiday in China’s Lunar calendar is about to take off. Thought I’d share one or one or two insights.
2012 a New Years Resolution
A Poem How people can treat other people.











