This Sunday, May 12th, is Mother’s Day in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate mothers and give them special gifts. Here are a few fun facts about Mother’s Day: Origin: Mother’s Day as we know it today was first celebrated in the United States in the early 20th century. It was established by Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her own mother, Ann Jarvis, and all mothers for their sacrifices and contributions. First Celebration: The first official Mother’s Day was observed on May 10, 1908, in Grafton, West Virginia, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Official Recognition: Mother’s Day was officially Read More
Category: Fun Facts Fridays
Fun Facts: May the 4th Be With You
Saturday is May 4th. In celebration, my daughter, a huge Star Wars fan, decided to have a Star Wars Birthday celebration; her birthday is in February. Of course we had to get all the cute decorations, especially something with Grogu on it, the cake. Here are a few fun facts about May 4th. May the 4th is often celebrated as “Star Wars Day” and has become a pop culture phenomenon for fans of the Star Wars franchise. The phrase “May the 4th be with you” is a pun on the popular Star Wars catchphrase “May the Force be with you.” Read More
Fun Facts Friday: Watching the Sky
The Lyrids meteor shower will peak this year on the night of April 21-22. If you know me, you know I am a skywatcher. I typically love anything about space. I will pull out the telescope to watch the Space Station fly over, eclipses, meteor showers, and other sky phenomenon. Here are five (5) fun facts about the Lyrids: Ancient Observations: The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the oldest known meteor showers, with records of its observations dating back over 2,600 years. Chinese astronomers recorded the Lyrids in 687 BC. Origin: The Lyrid meteor shower is caused by the Read More
Friday Fun Facts: Total Eclipse Crossroads
Total solar eclipses do not happen often, but did you know that the city of Carbondale, Illinois, is beloved as the Total Eclipse Crossroads of America? Carbondale is the largest city (around 25,000 in population) within the ‘X’, where the 2017 and 2024 solar eclipses cross paths. The geographic center is a small village just south of Carbondale, known as Makanda. During the total solar eclipse, on Monday, April 8th, Carbondale will see four minutes and nine seconds of totality — which is double what occurred on August 21, 2017. Check out the map below. ‘X’ marks the spot. Regardless Read More
Fun Facts Friday: Bible Thieves
Here is an interesting fact. The Bible is not only the most read and most popular book, it’s the most stolen book. Some bookstore owners claim that the Bible is the most shoplifted book on their shelves! The Word of God is free to all, so there is no need to steal it. You can get scriptures on the internet, on radio, and on television at no cost. It’s also ironic that the book that tells you not to steal is the most stolen.
Fun Facts Friday: The Color Green
The color green is associated with many things, including growth, money, nature, and St. Patrick’s Day. As I pondered a topic for fun facts Friday, I kept coming back to the color green. God chose this color to represent growth. As I sit looking out my window, I can see green grass and the trees, and all of my plants are starting to turn green. In nature, the color green is often associated with nature, renewal, and growth, symbolizing the vitality and fertility of the natural world. This association with growth and renewal can also extend to personal growth, development, Read More
