Guy Fawkes Day is a primarily British holiday commemorating the arrest of Guy Fawkes and his part in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 CE. He was arrested for attempting to blow up…
Category: Living History
19th Century Black Civil Rights Glossary
There are several terms that are important to the Black Civil Rights Movement during the past 220 years. We’ve split them up into three sections: 19th Century- The American Civil War and…
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
How do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo? We have so many ideas on Cinco de Mayo, as both RoseAnna and I (Galen) have spend half our lives celebrating it, here in the…
The Maypole Dance for May Day
Last year we talked about Beltane and May Day, and as May 1st comes upon us again, we thought we would take a break from the chaos of the world and talk…
The Early Life of Phillis Wheatley
The early life of Phillis Wheatley was remarkable. She became the first African American in what would become the United States to publish poetry and second American women to do so. Her…
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
Sometimes called the Festival of Lights, Diwali is a major Hindu holiday that happens during the fall. Celebrating Diwali is one of the most beautiful Hindu holiday traditions, filled with joy and…
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest Jewish holiday day on the Hebrew calendar. It is a solemn, penitent day focused on prayers for forgiveness and exploring…
The Fall season: Elul, Halloween and Reflection
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…
Research, a Constantly Moving Target
The process of research is ever changing and ongoing. Research is a constantly moving target that never ends. The changeable nature of research. While we have often written about sources used in…
Black History Month – Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson was a world renown tennis player, the first black to compete at the international level. Among her many achievements, she was the first African-American to win the Grand Slam title…