Category Archives: Holidays

Mother’s Day 2022

Posted on May 7, 2022 by vanbraman

Happy Mother’s Day to my Mother. The first Mother’s Day was celebrated by Anna Jarvis more than 100 years ago back in 1908. It was six years later in 1914 that  President Woodrow Wilson made it an official holiday when … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo and the Civil War

Posted on May 5, 2022 by vanbraman

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration in memory of a battle? The battle is known as the Battle of Puebla or the Battle of Cinco de Mayo. Did you also know that it took place during … Continue reading →

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