January 31st, 2008
Need something to distract you from the cares of the day? Design your own candy hearts with this candy heart generator. You can even save them and email them to friends.
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January 31st, 2008
The Thursday before Ash Wednesday is Paczki Day in Eastern European communities around the globe. In 2008, that day is January 31.
Paczki (pronounced “Poonch-key”) are round, jelly-filled doughnuts, prevalent in Polish and Czech bakeries two to three weeks prior to lent. The decadent sugar-dusted pastries were traditionally a last indulgence prior to the strict Polish [...]
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January 31st, 2008
January 31 is Valkyries Day in the Norse countries. It celebrates the Valkyries, the warrior maidens of Norse mythology. These spritely, yet powerful ladies were the warrior maidens of the god, Odin. They precided over battles and gently led the fallen to the Norse afterlife in Valhalla.
The Valkyries are perhaps best know for [...]
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January 30th, 2008
It’s time to plan your Valentine’s Day activities. Whether you are single or spending the day with your sweetie, here are 25 ideas for what to do on Valentine’s Day:
1. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at home.
2. Explore an exhibit at a local art museum.
3. Go cross-country skiing [...]
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January 29th, 2008
February is Black History Month, Library Lovers Month, and American Heart Month. It’s also filled with lots of fun and interesting holidays. Below are just a few of the holidays we’ll be talking about in February:
February 1 - St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland
February 2 - Groundhog Day
February 3 - Super Bowl Sunday (not typically [...]
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January 28th, 2008
January 28 is National Blueberry Pancake Day. Blueberries are nutritious and have a number of health benefits, including (according to a USDA study) slowing the aging process.
Celebrate the day with this recipe for Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes:
2 cups Sifted flour
3 teaspoons Baking powder
1/4 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup Shortening, melted
2 [...]
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