by Stephanie Huffman | Apr 17, 2014 | Easter, History, Holidays, HOLY WEEK
Growing up, I thought people were saying, “Monday Thursday,” and it always confused me a bit. But it’s actually Maundy Thursday and you will see church signs today announcing services this evening that bear this name. Most people don’t realize that...
by Stephanie Huffman | Apr 14, 2014 | History, Holidays, HOLY WEEK
Monday was a busy day for Jesus. Basically, He blew into town, blew up, then…blew out. Many of us forget what all went down after He got off that donkey on Palm Sunday. No warm and fuzzy Jesus here. We get to see what you might call His “mean” side....
by Stephanie Huffman | Feb 16, 2014 | History, Holidays
If you’ve ever seen the movie Holiday Inn, with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, you will recall the pair put on shows at their rural Connecticut dinner theatre each holiday. While watching the movie awhile back, I was struck by the fact they did a separate show...
by Stephanie Huffman | Jan 6, 2014 | History, Holidays
Today is a holiday known as EPIPHANY. Here’s some trivia for you on the matter: 1. The 12 Days of Christmas officially ended today. 2. Carnival Season began today. 3. Today is also known as Twelfth Night. In case you didn’t know, Carnival Season officially...
by Stephanie Huffman | Nov 28, 2013 | History, Holidays
We talk a lot about turkeys and giving thanks these days, but if you ask the average American the history of this day, it’s a bit of a struggle to dig up the facts and the stories. Here’s to keeping the info alive!So when was this day made the “real...
by Stephanie Huffman | Nov 6, 2013 | History, Holidays, Politics
Each of us in our own way wish to show gratitude to those who have served. Yet, when we try to express it, I am amazed how many of us so often feel our words are quite inadequate.How do you properly thank someone who went through horrific moments because of their...
