April 29 is Shōwa Day in Japan. It is the anniversary of the birth of the Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), who reigned from 1926 until his death in 1989. Hirohito’s reign saw Japan move from a primarily rural country into an industrial power. He also oversaw the turbulent years of Japan’s involvement in World War II, […]
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Ten years ago, on April 25, Sue Ellen Cooper (above right) gave a friend a festive red hat to celebrate the friend’s 50th birthday. It was an act that would change the way women feel about aging.
The Red Hat Society, in just one decade, has evolved […]
April is National Pecan Month, a celebration America’s only native nut tree. A relative of the Hickory tree, pecan trees are prevalent throughout the Southeastern United States, but can be found as far west as Texas and as far north as Indiana and Illinois. Some other pecan facts:
Pecans contain 19 vitamins and minerals
The […]
April 22 is Earth Day. This holiday, founded in 1970, celebrates the planet’s natural wonders and promotes education on ecology and ways to improve and preserve the environment. But don’t take my word for it. The bloggers at b5media have been talking about Earth Day and green topics for weeks. Here’s a little of […]
April 19 is Primrose Day in the UK. This day marks the anniversary of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli’s death in 1881. This occasion is commemorated by placing primrose flowers, Disraeli’s favorite, on Parliament Square in London.
The perrenial primrose is one of spring’s first flowers and a common addition to English gardens. It gets it’s name […]
April 17 is National Cheese Ball Day, a celebration of that ubiquitous party food. Not only is it easy to make (or buy), but it’s a rare person that doesn’t enjoy cheese. Consider making this Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball from CDRecipes.com for your next party:
Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 pound grated sharp […]
April 13-19 is National Library Week in the United States. As a freelance writer, I’m a big fan of the library and sometimes visit my local branch up to five times a week. Where else can you find those huge referrence books that you wouldn’t be able to afford (or find a place to store […]
April 13 begins the three-day New Year’s celebration throughout many Southeast Asian countries including Thailand. The holiday, called “Songkran,” in Thai is a day for honoring one’s elders, decorating statues of Buddha and giving rice and other food to Buddhist monks, and throwing water as a sign of good luck and prosperity.
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Just before dawn on April 9, 1942, General Edward Edward King, Jr. surrendered more than 75,000 Filipino and almost 12,000 American soldiers to the Japanese, following the Allied defeat during the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines. The exhausted men were stripped of their belongings, many were beaten, and most were forced to march 90 […]
April 3 is American Circus Day. It marks the anniversary of the opening of the first circus in America in 1793, in Philadelphia.
The circus has a long and varied history. Circuses are first mentioned in the history of ancient Rome, where they were more sports contests and chariot races than the fanciful entertainment we […]
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