Winter means many things different people. For some it is the best season of the year. The thoughts of snow and cold, ice and winds bring smiles to many a face. For others those same thoughts bring a feeling of melancholy. The cold weather and the short days, as well as the snow and ice …
Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It refers to the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday when many Christians begin to fast for the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday. The feast of The Epiphany or The Three Kings closes the Christmas season and opens up a season of carnival. In some countries these carnivals …
National Plum Pudding Day, February 12 Plum pudding is a traditional dessert in some countries typically served during the holiday season. It is made from dried fruit, spices, and suet and is sometimes steamed or boiled, then served with a hard sauce. The origin of this dish and the specific reason for its association with …
