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April 30th, 2008

Liberation Day in Vietnam

Sometimes what one country celebrates as a holiday has a very connotation in another country. One such observance is Liberation Day in Vietnam. No American over 45 or so can forget the images of Americans, foreign nationals, and South Vietnamese who had worked for the Americans being airlifted off of the roof of the […]

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April 29th, 2008

Shōwa Day in Japan

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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April 29th, 2008

Where I Blog

This week the bloggers of b5media’s Lifestyles Channel are sharing the spaces where they blog. Of course, my workspace reminds me of holidays large and small–Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras (beads), Thanksgiving, Easter, and Mother’s Day. Just out of sight is my holiday blogging “Bible:” the 821-page “Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World […]

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April 27th, 2008

Food Bloggers Round-up

Few holidays are complete without food. Virtually all cultures include a dinner with friends and family in their holiday traditions. In this spirit of sharing recipes for your holidays, large and small, we’re starting a new weekend feature, highlighting posts from other food bloggers. Enjoy!
“What’s in Season Now” from Busy Family Meals
“May 3 is […]

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April 27th, 2008

We Have a Winner

We have a winner in the Mother’s Pampering Package Giveaway Contest. Shannon at Palmersf.blogspot.com will be getting the package in the mail. (I’ll contact you privately for your mailing address.) Congratulations to Shannon and thanks to all who entered.
(winning comment was picked using random.org)
(photo © 2008 K. Ellis)
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April 26th, 2008

May Holidays

The month of May brings the beginning of summer, Mother’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo…as well as all of those flowers. Here are a few of the holidays we’ll be discussing in May:

May 1 - May Day
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
May 11 - Mother’s Day
May 13 - National Apple Pie Day
May 19 - Victoria […]

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April 25th, 2008

Celebrate Red Hat Day

Image details: HATS! The Musical Guinness Stunt served by picapp.com
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 […]

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April 24th, 2008

Mexican Flag Dip for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), the Mexican holiday the celebrates that country’s victory in the Battle of Puebla–a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence–is one of my favorite holidays. It comes at a time when the Midwest is just emerging from winter and the vibrant colors, flavors, and music of Mexico seem to […]

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April 23rd, 2008

National Pecan Month

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 […]

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April 23rd, 2008

It’s Giveaway Week on the b5media Lifestyles Channel

What a fun week we have on tap here at b5media! Especially in the Lifestyles Channel! Many of our bloggers have worked on putting together some awesome prizes just waiting on you to win them!
I hope that you’ve already left a comment to enter to win All Holiday Cafe’s Mother’s Day Pampering […]

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