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Tag Archives: parade
Memorial Day – Holiday Picnic or Parade?
Before the Civil War ended — which was called the War of Rebellion back in the day — women of the South began decorating the graves of the fallen with flowers. It wasn’t until May of 1868 that the national … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged Arlington Cemetery, Confederate, country, dead, Decoration Day, fallen, graves, Memorial Day, North, parade, south, tradition, Union
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Wednesday Spotlight – St. Patrick’s Day
I grew up thinking St. Patrick’s Day was just another Catholic feast day. No big deal. No one I knew drank green beer. No parties, no dancing, no corned beef and cabbage. My mother did use green food coloring for … Continue reading
Posted in History
Tagged 1798 rebellion, Amy Adams, ballad, Chicago, festival, history, Leap Year, Obama, parade, shamrocks, St. Patrick's Day, wearing green, White House
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