Many of our holidays have origins in Pagan traditions. Halloween is no different. This particular event is the modern version of the three-day Celtic festival, known as Samhain. This is a Gaelic word, pronounced ‘sah-win’ or ‘sow-win’, which means ‘summer’s end’. This was the Celt’s New Year, marking the end of both summer and the harvest while heralding the … Continue reading Happy Halloween (Samhain)!
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What Is Frankenstein Friday?
This year it is 28 October 2022 https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-frankenstein-friday-last-friday-in-october Who hasn't heard of Frankenstein? Is he not arguably the most quintessential monster of all time? Any why not? After all, he is so human. Every October, in honor his creator, we celebrate this iconic creature on Frankenstein Friday. This observance is done on the last Friday … Continue reading What Is Frankenstein Friday?
SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-library-card-sign-up-month-september/ https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card "September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning." - WVLS Jamie Matczak - Aug 19, 2019 Each year, there … Continue reading SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month
#BooksForTheHoliday – National Read a Book Day!
Though we celebrate National Book Lovers Day on August 9th, we observe National Read A Book Day on September 6th each year. It is meant to not only encourage a love and enjoyment of literature, but also to bring awareness to the health benefits of reading. Learn more ABOUT THE HEALTH BENEFITSand find great BOOK SUGGESTIONS: READ A BOOK … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Read a Book Day!
Today is National Read a Book Day!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-read-a-book-day-september-6 Reading is vital for the health of your brain and its proper functions. It is proven that reading not only improves memory but helps to prevent degenerative disease such as dementia. The simple act of reading a book can reduce your stress and increase your intellect while bringing you great joy as well as … Continue reading Today is National Read a Book Day!
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