July 25th, 2008
July 25 is Commonwealth Day in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico. This holiday marks the anniversary of the day the Puerto Rico constitution became effective in 1952. Although the United States acquired the island nation after the Spanish-American War, they did not permit self-rule until the 1950s.
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July 24th, 2008
Today is “Christmas Eve in July” and we continue our look at holiday-related items. The Swiss Colony has been selling fanciful and tasty food gifts since 1926. I remember looking through their catalog as a child and have been ordering items from them since I was in college (more years ago than I like to […]
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July 24th, 2008
This month, Lifestyles decided to have a little fun with one of summer’s favorite pastimes - picnics. Keep these in mind for Labor Day or use them now for whatever holiday you’re celebrating.
As we take a stroll around the channel, you’ll find recipes, tips and a few laughs thrown in for free.
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July 23rd, 2008
If you’re looking for a refreshing–and festive–beverage for your summer holiday picnic, this watermelon lemonade recipe, courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board, fits the bill. Add a little rum, vodka, or gin to make it an adult beverage.
Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade6 cups watermelon cubes (seeds removed)
¼ cup raspberries
1 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
½ cup lemon […]
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July 22nd, 2008
The Christmas holiday celebration begins in Mexico on December 16 with nine days of “posadas,” processions that re-enact the nativity scene. These usually include “Mary” on a burro, led by “Joseph” and followed by a host of pilgrims. Afterwards, there’s a celebration, complete with food, music, and “pinatas” filled with candy and other goodies.
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July 22nd, 2008
July 22 is the Feast day of Mary Magdalene, a saint in the Catholic and Orthodox churches. Mary Magdalene was a disciple of Christ, the only non-family woman to be closely associated with him. She was among the first to witness the resurrection and was charged by Christ with spreading the word to the other […]
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