Fall is my absolute favorite time of year, especially for holidays, both secular and spiritual. It is a visible time of change, when the heat of the summer finally subsides. The laughter…
Author: Galen Scott
Celebrating Victory Day
For many Canadians, the Victoria Day celebrations mark the beginning of summer. When I am in Canada for the holiday, I spend the day the way many Canadians do, with picnics, grilling…
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo – Music and Dance
Mexican music and dance are large parts of celebrating Cinco de Mayo. The festivals celebrating Cinco de Mayo are a great way to experience these aspects of Mexican culture. In addition to…
The Ancient Traditions and Celebrations of Beltane
What is Beltane? Beltane is the Gaelic May Day festival, traditionally begins at sunset on April 30th and ends at sunset of May 1st. Considered the height of spring and the beginning…
More Easter Traditions Around the World
Around the world, Easter isn’t just about family traditions, but a community traditions as well. Where I live, we have community organized activities like Easter Egg hunts. In some parts of the…
The Origins of the Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is one of the best known symbols of Easter, but what are the Easter Bunny’s origins? We know him as the fuzzy figure who hides eggs for children to…
Passover: Memories of Years Past
Celebrating Passover did not come to me via my Jewish ancestors. What there were of them, most likely did not make it out of the Holocaust. In my family history there are…
Authors, Poets, and Playwrights: a new Series
Welcome to our new monthly special feature of Authors, Poets, and Playwrights! We’re excited to introduce you to (or share the love of) some of our favorite creators out there throughout history….
Holidays around the World
One of the goals we aspired to when we started Researcher’s Gateway was to provide information about the many holidays around the world If you have been following, you can already tell…
Black History Month – Mae Jemison
Mae Carol Jemison, MD, is a dancer, engineer and physician best known for being the first black woman to go to space. Before she went into space, she served in the Peace…