Parks, Presidents and Parks

Although the majority of the Confederate armies surrendered in April 1865, it took until June 1865 for a Union Army to arrive in Texas to enforce liberation

Howard TanzmanJune 18, 2024Potpourri, Military, Holidays Comments

The Presidents and Hanukkah

Read about the Presidents and Hanukkah celebrations.

Howard TanzmanDecember 7, 2023Potpourri, Holidays Comments

Passover in Challenging Times

The Pandemic has made in-person Passover Seders challenging; but nothing like some of the difficult circumstances of the past.

Howard TanzmanApril 4, 2023Potpourri, Holidays Comments

Happy "Franksgiving"

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the Fourth Thursday of November. That was not always the case.

Howard TanzmanNovember 23, 2022Potpourri, Holidays Comments

Decoration Day

Decoration Day, now Memorial Day, started in response to the immense number of Civil War casualties.

Howard TanzmanMay 30, 2021Potpourri, Holidays Comments

July 4, 1865

How was the first 4th of July celebrated after the end of the Civil War - July 4, 1865?

Howard TanzmanJuly 4, 2020Potpourri, Holidays Comment

ANZAC Day

ANZAC day is celebrated on April 25th in Australia and New Zealand. Learn about this holiday.

Howard TanzmanApril 23, 2020Potpourri, Military, Holidays Comments

May Day, Cinco De Mayo and Mayday, Mayday, Mayday

Ever wonder what May Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Mayday, mayday, mayday have in common?

Howard TanzmanMay 9, 2019Potpourri, Holidays Comment

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