Fun Facts: Celebrating Mother’s Day

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

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