World Penguin Day is celebrated on April 25th because this is when penguins migrate northward to a nesting colony. They gather together to stave off the harsh winter weather as well as predators during mating season. Wondering what you can do to honor these flightless birds from the southern hemisphere on World Penguin Day? Our […]
Ornamentshop.com’s global tour of the traditions of Christmas has revealed one basic truism: there are many similarities in Christmas customs, from food to decorations. That is, until the tour disembarks in Ethiopia. This African country, home to King Balthazar – one of the three kings – is nothing if not original in how it celebrates […]
What is my favorite season? Baseball season, of course! And with “Opening Day” occurring in major league cities across the nation this week and next, have you ever pondered the idea of how baseball mimics life and the lessons you learn as you grow up? Step Up To The Baseball Plate As I looked at […]