Tradition

17 Mar

How America came to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

StaffCultureChristianity, heritage, Ireland, Irish, Shamrock, St. Patrick, Tradition

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17th, is a cultural and religious holiday honoring the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. While it originated as a religious feast day in Ireland, it has evolved over centuries into a global celebration of Irish culture, heritage, and identity, including in the United States. The holiday's origins can be traced back to the early 17th century. St. Patrick, born in Roman Britain in the late 4th century, is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. He reportedly used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.…

23 Nov

How Thanksgiving Became a Tradition in the United States

Staff WriterCultureAmerica, Autumn, Harvest, Holiday, leaves, Native Americans, Pilgrims, Thanksgiving, Tradition, winter

In the crisp embrace of autumn, when leaves fall in vibrant hues and the air carries the promise of winter, Americans come together for Thanksgiving, a time-honored tradition steeped in history. This beloved holiday traces its roots to the early days of the Pilgrims and Native Americans in the 17th century, marking a celebration of gratitude and unity that has evolved over centuries. The inaugural Thanksgiving is a tale etched in the annals of American history, dating back to 1621. The Pilgrims, in pursuit of religious freedom, disembarked at Plymouth Rock in present-day Massachusetts. Faced with a harsh winter and…