Celebrations

Extraterrestrial Abduction Day
Extraterrestrial Abduction Day - March 20th.
So you're asking yourself, 'Why on earth would anyone want to celebrate an extraterrestrial abduction?" Well it's like this...you should celebrate if you've not been abducted by an alien; or you can celebrate because you HAVE been abducted by an alien. Now, if you're celebrating because you've been abducted, we won't realize it anyway! If you're celebrating because you haven't been abducted, well, let's partay....! March 20th, Extraterrestrial Day can be a fun day no matter where you are. So...

How to Create a Celebration for Yourself
Celebrate Your Life!
We have all attended birthday parties, weddings, graduations, and holiday parties. But have you ever had a celebration just for yourself? I dare you to celebrate your life today! Write a script. Decorate. Create a ritual, a ceremony that is just for you. What kind of ceremony would you like to have? Will you invite close friends to join you? Personal ceremonies and celebrations add zest to our lives! What? You've never had a personal ceremony of any kind? No little celebrations? I am sad to...

Grasshopper Pie for St. Patrick's Day
Grasshopper Pie, a creamy minty dessert for St. Patrick's Day
I'm not usually a fan of green foods at St. Patrick's Day...I think green potatoes or green meat just look spoiled and unappetizing. But one green treat I am fond of is Grasshopper Pie...a pale green shade, a minty, creamy taste, and chocolate crust! What more could you ask for on St. Patrick's Day? I've given a couple of recipe choices below, one made with Creme de Menthe liqueur and one without for those who don't want the alcohol. Either recipe will compliment your St. Patrick's Day menu p...

Celebrate April Showers Day
Celebrate April Showers Day on April 22nd.
"Though April Showers may come your way, they bring the flowers that bloom in May..." Remember that old song...when we celebrate April Showers Day on April 22nd, we can either do it by walking in the rain (if it's raining) or staying home and listen to songs about rain, or watch movies with rain. I'd rather talk a walk, like these two friends in the photo in a rainy spell. What's your favorite thing to do during a rainy day? http://www.flickr.com/photos/yourdon/3418361745/

Celebrate National Caramel Popcorn Day
Celebrate National Caramel Popcorn Day - April 6th
No better way to celebrate National Caramel Popcorn Day on April 6th than to sit down to a bowl of good caramel popcorn! That buttery, creamy, caramely, rich flavor just hits the spot for caramel corn lovers. There's nothing like the combination of salty and sweet to do a happy dance in your mouth. I've provided links for you to buy it and also a recipe to make it, so either way you can get your caramel popcorn fix. Happy Caramel Popcorn Day! Be nice and share now....! http://www.flickr.com/...

Origins and Myths of the Easter Lily
Beautiful trumpet shaped white flowers, Lilium Longiflorum, native to Japan, are commonly called Easter Lilies in North America and other parts of the world. They are seen in profusion in flower markets, stores, and florists during the Easter season. From ancient times, these lilies are mentioned in literature, poetry, history, and mythology. They are connected to many historical persons including Jesus Christ, the Roman goddess Juno, and Eve as she was banished from the Garden of Eden. Easte...

Celebrate Sally Ride Day
Celebrate Sally Ride Day - May 26th
Sally Ride Day is celebrated on May 26th, her birthday, honoring her as the first American woman to travel into space. Dr. Ride was a mission specialist aboard STS-7 the second flight of the space shuttle Challenger, launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 18, 1983. Due to cutbacks in the space program, the United States is currently not pushing the idea of space exploration as a viable career avenue for its young people. But due to our innate pioneering spirit, we will always ...