Category Archives: Holidays
When Presidents Day Was Bicycle Day
A bit of history from the days before Presidents Washington and Lincoln had to share a day of celebration: “Every year, Americans mark Presidents Day with an orgy of auto sales, kicking-off the car-buying season. Our celebration of George Washington’s … Continue reading
Johnny Cash Love Letter Voted Most Romantic
A love letter from Johnny Cash to June Carter Cash on her 65th birthday has been voted “the most romantic of all time” in a Valentine’s Day poll by the UK’s Daily Mail. The poll was commissioned by British life … Continue reading
Special Thanks to Holiday Donors and Volunteers
A message from EngAGE C.O.O. Dr. Maureen Kellen-Taylor: Before the holiday season fades completely away, we want to acknowledge the kindness of a group of people with whom EngAGE is involved, and give a shout out to all the people … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
Visit one of our favorite blogs, Ephemeral New York, for this link to a slide show of Times Square in New York City as 1941 became 1942. Some of our readers might have been there to see the scenes in person. If you … Continue reading
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International Perspective: Decorating Holiday Store Windows in Paris
“Each November to January, Mr. Dehix, an elfin 64-year-old, reigns as both impresario and chief troubleshooter of this realm, rising before dawn to inspect every display for broken strings, burned-out bulbs or a derailed train set. Known affectionately as the … Continue reading
Joan Williams to Ride in Rose Parade Almost 60 Years Late
Joan Williams was denied the chance to ride as “Miss Crown City” in the Tournament of Roses Parade in 1958 when it was discovered that she was black. But on Thursday, the city of Pasadena finally will honor the 82-year-old who … Continue reading
A Visit from St. Nicholas First Published 1823
The Troy Sentinel, which served Rensselaer County in upstate New York, was the first to publish Clement Clarke Moore‘s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” on December 23, 1823. Read more, including the original article, here. (Image: Cover of an edition published in 1888 … Continue reading
