May 25, 2012 Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to commemorate the Union Soldiers killed in the war and was originally known as Decoration Day until 1882. In 1968 Congress moved four national holidays to Mondays in order to create convenient three day weekends.
May 25, 2012 Memorial Day is this country’s annual salute to the men and woman of the armed forces who gave their lives in service of their country. There are dozens of services and ceremonies planned locally. But we were talking earlier this week about Memorial Day parades in this area and I was able to find a list of some of the more notable ones.
May 24, 2012 In America it's tradition to have family over on Memorial Day and cook out. At least that's the way we do it at my house. It's a day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us and our country. We spend the day with our families because that's what these brave men and women in the military have fought for. Our freedom. That's how my family does it. If you really want to observe Memorial Day to the fullest here are some guidelines that will help you proper observe the holiday....
May 7, 2012 Mr. Jake Owen partied a little too hard over the Cinco de Mayo weekend. We're still unsure of what he did, but he found himself in handcuffs. Jake was out on Saturday with his parents when he tweeted "What's the big deal about Cinco de Mayo. I've been drinking my a$$ off Every day of Mayo." Later on in the day, Jake Owen tweeted out a picture of himself in handcuffs and tweeted "I just got arrested in my hometown (Vero Beach, Florida). I was wearing an old man mask and a sheriff decided to rip me out of Steak & Shake and embarrass me.....
May 5, 2012 Happy Cinco de Mayo! I may not have Spanish roots but I do love this holiday! Don’t just sit around today! Get out and celebrate that spring is here and it’s May!
Usually when you hear the term "Cinco De Mayo", you tend to think about drinking alcohol, but that is not always the case. Cinco De Mayo means the 5th of May in Spanish. Cinco De Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride
They’re our neighbor to the south. We share the second largest border between two countries. We enjoy their food and celebrate their culture every year on May 5. But, what do we really know about the officially named United Mexican States?
It’s May and that means that soon we’ll be celebrating our Mexican heritage, much like we all celebrate our Irish heritage in March…even when we have neither. Cinco de Mayo is a great excuse to leave work early, eat tortilla chips and drink more tequila than sanity allows, but is it starting to feel just a little bit like the same old thing?
You don’t have to be of Mexican heritage to partake in Cinco de Mayo festivities, or even to throw your own bash. Here are five tips for planning the best Cinco de Mayo party this side of the border:
Though many argue about who actually invented the margarita, the drink first appeared on Mexican bar menus in the '30s and '40s. Prepare for your own Cinco de Mayo party by making a batch of the tasty libation: we've concocted a list of the best margarita recipes to help you out.
With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we have Mexico on the brain. Perhaps this year, instead of celebrating the day with watered-down margaritas at your local Tex-Mex chain restaurant, you should start planning that trip to Mexico you’ve always talked about taking.
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching. Most folks pull out the guacamole and celebrate with friends over margarita specials at their local cantina, but beyond the revelry of the fiesta, here are a few things you might not know about the fifth of May holiday:
