Holidays

Wednesday, Oct. 2, is recognized as International Day of Non-Violence to commemorate the birthday of renowned Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi. The United Nations established this day in 2007 in an effort to spread the message of nonviolence through public education and awareness.

Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September to honor the American worker. The holiday also signals the unofficial end of summer and is the perfect opportunity for one last road trip.

Celebrate National Lighthouse Day on Wednesday, Aug. 7, by exploring lighthouses in Florida. Did you know there are 29 lighthouses in the Sunshine State? Find a map of Florida’s stunning lighthouses here.

Independence Day is celebrated on the Fourth of July every year, commemorating the United States’ Declaration of Independence, which was signed in 1776.

Mother’s Day is about giving back to the women in our lives who have sacrificed to shape us into who we are. Elevate the traditional Mother’s Day brunch this year by treating mom to a meal at one of Tallahassee’s outstanding dining destinations.

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I found some of the best rated Florida St. Patrick’s Day events, according to TripstoDiscover.com:

Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February. The holiday was initially established in the 1880s to commemorate the birthday of the first president, George Washington. Following the passage of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, the holiday commonly came to be known as Presidents Day.

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Check out the Florida Historic Capitol Museum’s event, Valentine’s Day Sips and Stories Tour.

Every year, it’s the same resolutions – get in shape, lose weight, start a new healthy habit. But according to a Scripps National article featured on West Palm Beach’s WPTV, saving money is the No. 1 resolution for 2019.

According to a University of Scranton study, only 8 percent of people who make a New Year’s resolution actually follow through.

Baking with my Nana has always been my favorite thing to do around the holidays. My favorite recipe to make is “Nana Cookies.” The recipe is easy to follow, which allowed me to begin making it at a young age. I hope you can introduce this tradition in your families this holiday season.

Hopefully you are already over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house – and not delayed by plane, train or automobile. In this issue, we not only give thanks but are reminded of the many blessings we have as a community.

Here, dear readers, are three ways you can assist families in the Big Bend region:

“Florida’s 270,000 retail establishments are encouraged by our robust economy and poised to offer great deals and an enhanced shopping experience,” according to FRF’s Scott Shalley.

According to the Florida Chamber of Commerce, four out of every five jobs in Florida are created by small businesses. That’s why it is imperative to support locally owned stores. There’s no better time to show some love than by participating in Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24.

Cyber Monday has morphed into Black Friday, with retailers offering huge sales on both days. In fact, Cyber Monday became the largest online shopping day of the year in 2017. But how do you know which day gets you the best deal?

The holiday season is just around the corner, and before you know it 2019 will be here. November is notoriously the time of year when the holiday stress starts to hit, both at home and at work. Here are some tips to conquer that pile of responsibilities during the busiest time of year:

And just like that, the holiday season is around the corner. Need help planning for the season? Here are some ideas to get you started:

The tale of St. Patrick’s Day began long ago,

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that spans eight days and commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Called the “festival of lights,” Hanukkah celebrations center on the Menorah, a candelabrum holding nine candles. Eight candles represent each day of the festival, and a ninth candle acts as a “helper” light to kindle the others.

Holiday decorating can seem a bit daunting. With the pressure to be like Martha Stewart during the holidays, where does one begin planning? We scoured the internet to find a few easy holiday decorating tips so you can focus on what matters the most.

The Stars and Stripes. Old Glory. Star-Spangled Banner. These are but a few monikers for which patriots have lived to honor and died to defend.

Dad. It may be a noun, but it should be thought of as a verb.

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, to some means a long weekend to celebrate the beginning of summer, or when one may officially wear white for the season.

Whether your mom is June Cleaver/Carol Brady or more Joan Crawford/Betty Draper, one thing is certain: You don’t want to forget Mother’s Day, May 14.

There are many different studies that talk about how New Year’s resolutions fail after the first month. So, here are three unscientific, but generally good tips to keep your 2017 resolutions.

Every child deserves an opportunity to experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season. Since 2009, Seminole Sitters has organized an “adopt” a child for the holidays program to ensure the children served by the local Guardian ad Litem program have something special under the tree each Christmas.