Articles of category "Hallmark holidays"

The Sadie Hawkins Day is celebrated on the Saturday following November 9th. This day was called this after a girl whose name was Sadie Hawkins. Al Capp, whose famous comic strip Lil Abner started this holiday in Lil Abner's fictional hometown of DogPatch. Sadie Hawkins was the ugliest girl in all of DogPatch, so every year known as Sadie Hawkins Day, all the girl's in town get to switch the tables on the guy's, they chase until they catch one and force him across the finish line, afterwards he is made to become married to her.

Louis Johnson who was the Defense Secretary of the U.S., declared in 1949, August 31st, the start of Armed Forces Day. This day was made to supplant the Air Force, Army and Navy's separate days celebrated. Armed Forces day became a celebration on one day for all these units to be supported and celebrated in one single unit, which was the U.S Defense Department. Armed Forces Day is now celebrated every third Saturday in May.

On St Patrick's Day the Irish celebrate one of the favorite holidays. The St Patrick's Day holiday is also celebrated by many other people, too. They dress up in green and the enjoy the Saint Patrick's Day parade and many other festivities, too. The Saint Patrick's Day parade is a favorite of many other people. During the St Patrick's Day holiday many people drink green beer to celebrate and enjoy the fun that this holiday brings for many people.

Although it is not an American holiday, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the United States every year. May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo as it is said in Spanish is a time to celebrate freedom. Just like the American July 4th Holiday celebrates liberty, Cinco de Mayo has a rich history behind it. Joining the American armies sometime after the bombing at Pearl Harbor, Mexicans were ready and willing to support with their lives the troops who had come to their aid in a time of dire need.

One very important thing you should know to become a voter that is registered is you have to be a United States citizen; a resident legally of the State and County you want to place your votes in and you have to be eighteen years old by the Election Day 2006. You cannot become a registered voter if you have been legally found incompetent in a mental capacity or you have served jail or prison time which was given due to a felony conviction.

The Juneteenth celebration, which falls on June 19th, is a very old and historic holiday that celebrates slavery coming to an end in the U.S. On June 19th, in the year 1865, Union soldiers whose leader was Major General Gordon Granger arrived in the Texas City of Galveston, bringing with them the wonderful news that the end of the war had come. And those who were slaves now could live their lives with freedom.

Isn't that a little ironic? That a Hallmark Holiday such as Arbor day would be created? I mean, don't the cards ultimately get traced back to the cutting down, splitting and total decimation of the tree itself? Arbor Day is celebrated during the spring in America and is for the sole purpose of encouraging people to plant more trees and to care for the ones that are already in existence. Seems kind of strange to me!

When we think of the color green and of the date of March 17th we think of Saint Patrick's Day. Most people on Saint Patrick's Day wear green even if they are not Irish. This is because on Saint Patrick's Day everyone is Irish. In fact on this holiday I even wear my Irish ring that has a heart, a crown, and two hands that encircle the heart to show my Irish spirit.

The Armed Forces Day is the third Saturday in May and it is celebrated. The Armed Forces Day is used to honor the troops. There is plenty to do on the Armed Forces Day and much festivities. Make sure that you find out what all is happening so that you can enjoy it. You will enjoy Armed Forces Day and many people take part in the celebrating. Make sure that you too take part in Armed Forces Day.

Water is a very important thing in our lives. This is because water is essential for us to live. Water is all around us. It is recommended that we have at least eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy. In fact, three fourths of the Earth's surface is covered with water. However, it seems as if we take having for granted.

World Water Day 2006 is the day that makes an observance for the people that do not have clean drinking water. There are over one billion people that do not have access to clean water. The World Water Day 2006 helps to make this known. The World Water Day and others that are fighting to make them have water help these people. World Water Day and more will help to get water to these people.

June 19th is Juneteenth. Juneteenth is when they recognize the official ending of slavery. Juneteenth is a worldwide celebration. Juneteenth is a great time for people because slavery ended on that day. Many people recognize and celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth is recognized all over the world by all different types of people and this celebration puts an emphasis on education and on all types of achievements.

The Cinco De Mayo party is a fun time for all. It is to celebrate the Mexico being freed from Spain. A Cino De Mayo party is a great time for a lot of people. Take plenty of Cinco De Mayo pictures when you have a party to commemorate it. The Cinco De Mayo pictures will help you to remember the good time that you had when you had your party. You can learn a lot more about Cinco De Mayo online.

The Arbor Days holiday is celebrated all around the world in different ways. The Arbor Days signifies the best planting times and there is a National Tree Day. If you like for the Arbor Days celebration you can stay at the Days Inn Ann Arbor. If you want to stay at the Days Inn Ann Arbor you should make your reservations as early as possible and this way you will be able to celebrate in style.

On Election Day many people vote for the leaders of the country and specific areas. Election Day can be a time of celebration for the winning people. All people should exercise their right to vote on Election Day. It is very important that they do. When is Election Day? It is the first Tuesday after the Monday in November. Some people wonder when is Election Day and that is all that they need to remember.