Holidays & Celebrations

Before people gave candy to Trick-or-Treaters, children got treats like fruits, nuts, baked goods, or small change.

Despite being invented in 1957, the frappé didn't officially hit the coffee shops until around thirty years later.

Did you know that people in the United Kingdom traditionally eat Lamb on Easter Sunday?

In Christianity red represents the blood of Jesus, while green represents his eternal life.

In the early 1800s, bad children didn't get a lump of coal from Santa, but would be punished with a "birch rod."

Did you know that the earliest reference to a snowman dates back to the 1300s?

The annual "Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day" holiday began in 2007. Or should I say 42 years from now?

Did you know that the month of December originally had just 30 days according to the early Roman calendar?

Did you know that it's mostly men who spend online on Cyber Monday? Men account for 56% of the Cyber Monday shoppers.

The largest pumpkin pie ever made was 20 feet long and weighed a hefty 3,699 lbs!

Did you know that the full moon in November is traditionally called the Beaver Moon in the US?

The White House was first decorated for Halloween in 1958 by Lady Mamie Eisenhower. She used faux skulls, pumpkins & flowers.

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