Winnie the Pooh – Remembering Alan Alexander Milne

Everybody wants to be remembered in this world. An artwork or invention, when recognized throughout generations is the true immortality that people hope to achieve. Immortality lies in the hearts of men. Who would have thought that the character Winnie the Pooh, would not only entertain children but would sing to the hearts and touch the lives of adults?

Inventor’s Day: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

The Inventor’s Day was created to remind us of our debt of gratitude to the inventors of the present and the past who have served to make mankind’s existence a lot easier. Without the perseverance and determination of these inventors, most everyday objects such as the television, the computer, cell phones, and shopping carts would not have become a reality. Without inventors to blaze new paths for development, mankind would’ve found it hard to get to where it is today.

Confederate Heroes Day – A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes of War

Confederate Memorial commemorates the soldiers of the Civil War in the United States. In Tennessee, the day is called Confederate Decoration Day while in Texas, on Jan. 19th is called Confederate Heroes Day. May 5, 1968 was the day it was established by the head of Grand Army Republic (GAR).

Bob Marley Day: The Reggae Tradition Continues

Bob Marley is a legend in the music industry who popularized reggae music (a style of music that emerged in Jamaica) and has inspired and captivated people from all cultures and walks of life through his songs. In 1991, Bob Marley Day was officially set on his birthday, February 6 to commemorate and give tribute to this great man.

Remembering Evil: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

On November 1, 2005, the United Nations Genera Assembly declared through an official resolution that January 27 is to become the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, every member country of the United Nations is required to commemorate the effect of the evil that befell more than a million Jews. This day is to stand witness for all time, about the culpability that humans are capable of inflicting on their fellow humans.

Imbolc: The First Day of Spring in the Irish Calendar

Imbolc is an Irish tradition celebrated during the first day of spring. This is usually held at the beginning of February but it is celebrated in August by those in the southern hemisphere. This is only one of the four major celebrations in the Irish calendar, and Imbolc is said to have been dedicated to the goddess Brighid (goddess of poetry, healing, and witchcraft).

Celebrating National Polar Bear Day

What is white, lives in the north pole, sleepy, cuddly, incredibly large, and has a whole day dedicated to its name? Why, a Polar Bear, of course.

The Polar Bear:

As you probably have seen in a million pictures before, the polar bear seems to be covered in white fur. This stark white fur is probably what earned them the nickname “White Bear”. But few people know that the polar bear’s fur is not really white but translucent. Their translucent fur makes them look like they’re either white or cream-colored. This translucent fur is actually what camouflages them from any of their natural enemies. It is also what makes them such excellent predators. Their prey wouldn’t be able to distinguish their large forms from the heaps of snow.

Burns Supper: The Poetry of the Scots

Burns supper or Burns Night is a Scotland celebration usually held on or close to Robert Burns’ birthday January 25. Burns is best known for his poem version of Auld Lang Syne. This practice was started by the poet’s friends to commemorate his death. Nowadays, it is being celebrated by the admirers of his work or those who merely followed on their parents’ traditions.