Blog
Christmas Tree
on December 14, 2024
Ever wonder about the Christmas tree tradition? In 16th-century Germany fir trees were decorated, both indoors and out, with apples, roses, gilded candies, and colored paper. In the Middle Ages, a popular religious play depicted the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. A fir tree hung with apples was used to symbolize the Garden of Eden — the Paradise Tree. The play ended with the prophecy of a savior coming, […]
Christmas Stockings
on December 7, 2024
The tradition of Christmas stockings originated in the deeds of a nobleman named Nicholas who was born in 280 A.D. in Asia Minor. Nicholas dedicated his life to following the principles of Jesus Christ, using his wealth to help impoverished and suffering people. He became the Bishop of Myra in his young years, and was immensely popular for his kind, generous heart. Living a lifetime of celibacy, Nicholas never married or had children, but he […]
December 7
on November 30, 2024
Air Raid On Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 This week we remember an important anniversary. On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. Hawaii, killing more than 2,300 Americans. The U.S.S. Arizona was destroyed and the U.S.S. Oklahoma capsized. A total of twelve ships sank or were beached in the attack and nine additional vessels were damaged. More than 160 aircraft were destroyed and more than 150 others damaged. […]
STUFFING
on November 26, 2024
What is Thanksgiving without Stuffing? Many experts recommend baking the stuffing outside the bird, where it can easily be cooked to 165°F and is less likely to harbor bacteria. But many people who grew up eating stuffing from inside the bird find it lacking moisture and flavor when it’s baked in a casserole dish, without the benefit of the turkey’s juices. Luckily, whichever method you prefer, there are ways to get around the problems. If […]
WIND
on November 16, 2024
Struggling with the wind? Depending on how your boat is docked, the answer may just be blowing in the wind. Here are some different maneuvers for getting out of your slip. Your boat’s hull shape, prop walk, the wind, the current, and a slew of other factors may affect results. 1. Wind Pushing Starboard Side, Stern Out Step 1: Hard left rudder. Engine forward will kick out the stern. Step 2: Reverse engine with left […]
November 11
on November 9, 2024
On November 11, 1919, U.S. President WOODROW WILSON issued a message to his countrymen on the first Armistice Day, in which he expressed what he felt the day meant to Americans: ADDRESS TO FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN The White House, November 11, 1919. A year ago today, our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent to renew hostilities, and gave to the world an assured opportunity to reconstruct its shattered order […]
Election Day
on November 2, 2024
Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state and local government representatives at all levels up to the president. What Do People Do? On Election Day, citizens of the United States of America can vote by popular ballot […]
Halloween Masks
on October 26, 2024
Have you ever wondered about Halloween Masks? Here’s some of the History of Halloween Masks Halloween has originated from the old Celtic festival and even before that. In those times, a man painted a mask on their face with blackened ashes from the sacred bonfire and dressed up as fearsome beings. It was believed that this is the last night for the dead to have their vengeance before moving on so people wore masks and […]
Pumpkins
on October 19, 2024
It’s that time of year and pumpkins, those orange orbs are appearing all over. But how did the pumpkin get here? A Short History of the Pumpkin Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Seeds from related plants have been found in Mexico dating back to 7000 to 5500 B.C. References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for “large melon” which is “pepon.” “Pepon” was […]
Halloween Myths
on October 12, 2024
4 Halloween myths that simply aren’t true It’s October and the Halloween Myths are circulating around again. There’s a lot of spooky and even ridiculous things that people believe about Halloween. While the jury is still out on whether Pennywise actually walks around in our storm drains, there are a few things that aren’t true. Myth number 1 People are poisoning your candy. Despite claims of poison, razor blades and LSD being planted in candy over the […]