House Majority Whip Signals Biden’s Overtly Political SOTU May Have Blown Up Tradition
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) said this weekend that Democratic President Joe Biden’s overtly political State of the Union address broke the tradition of presidents being invited to address the House of Representatives annually. suggested that it may have been. Republicans, including Emmer, who supports former President Donald Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee, […]
St. Patrick’s Day: How green beer shed its poisonous past and became a tradition
St. Patrick’s Day is a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and religious traditions, marked by festivities and parties. In the United States, this includes lively parades and indulging in green drinks and food. However, keeping up with the St. Patrick’s Day tradition isn’t about sourcing beer, it’s about enjoying a specially dyed green drink. Although […]
Amish auctions are back in Pennsylvania tradition that supports local fire departments
Last weekend, the Gordonville Mud Sale, a local Amish tradition dating back to the 1960s, began, with hundreds of used buggies (horses not included) lined up and ready to go under the auctioneer’s gavel. It was getting worse. The mud sale is located in what the Amish community calls the Lancaster Settlement, located about 110 […]
Philadelphia Flower Show in full bloom celebrates community bonds: ‘Wonderful tradition’
Spring has arrived at the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show. The show, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, runs through March 10, 2024 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. This year’s theme is “United by Flowers.” We celebrate the bonds of community that emerge from a shared love and appreciation for gardening and its […]
Praying the rosary: Understanding the tradition that helps Catholics meditate on Jesus and Mother Mary
Many Catholics and other Christians pray the Rosary year-round, and many give Rosary gifts to family and friends at Christmas and other special occasions. What exactly is a rosary and how do believers use its beads? According to the Rosary Center & Confraternity website, “The Rosary is a combination of vocal prayer (Hail Father) and […]
How Lenten tradition led to the Filet-O-Fish
In 1962, McDonald’s franchise owner Lou Groen noticed that cheeseburger sales were down on Fridays, especially in the run-up to Easter. reason? Groen lived in Cincinnati, a heavily Catholic area, where strict Catholics avoided hamburgers and other meat products on Fridays as part of their religious beliefs. As a business owner, Mr. Groen knew there […]
Portland, ME, residents uphold legacy of late Valentine’s Day bandit by continuing paper hearts tradition
Residents of Portland, Maine, are continuing to live up to the legacy of the city’s popular Valentine’s Day Bandit after his death last spring. For more than 40 years, Kevin Fuhrman, who lives in neighboring Falmouth, always led a group of pranksters in the early hours of Valentine’s Day. On Wednesday, hundreds of red hearts […]
Zoos keep up Valentine’s Day tradition of naming cockroaches and animals after exes and loved ones
Unusual situations continue at zoos across the country valentine’s day There is a tradition of naming animals and creatures after ex-lovers, some of which end up in the natural food chain unhappily. If you’re looking to find a symbolic way to bounce back from a previous flare-up, benefit a zoo ambassador, or spend your Valentine’s […]