Holidays

Holidays April 28, 2022

Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they’re celebrating

Kirby Farah, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but how many actually know the story of the holiday? Contrary to popular belief,…

Refugees in Toronto gather around a table for seder in about 1945

Holidays April 17, 2022

How a coffee company and a marketing maven brewed up a Passover tradition: A brief history of the Maxwell House Haggadah

By Kerri Steinberg, Otis College of Art and Design For more than a millennium, the haggadah has been the centerpiece of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The book sets out…

Person costumed as Easter Bunny with vest and big round glasses in front of White House

Holidays April 16, 2022

Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient

By Tok Thompson, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in…

In an obviously old photo a line of Black men and women in formal dress posing for photo .

Holidays March 27, 2022

Food vendor applications open for Juneteenth 2022 in Marietta Square

If you would like to be a food vendor at Juneteenth 2022 in Marietta Square, instructions for how to get the ball rolling are included below. The Cobb NAACP distributed…

Holidays March 1, 2022

Kennesaw’s Bunny Breakfast

Easter is nearly upon us, and the City of Kennesaw sent the following information about the annual Bunny Breakfast: Kennesaw, GA (March 1, 2022) — The Kennesaw Parks & Rec…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Holidays February 9, 2022

Applications open to participate in Marietta July 4th parade

The City of Marietta announced on its website that applications are now open for this year’s Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade. The announcement with the link to apply is…

Man and little girl dress in Valentine colors dancing

Holidays January 30, 2022

Kennesaw to host luau-themed Valentine dance party

The City of Kennesaw issued the following press release about its Valentine’s Dance at the Ben Robertson Community Center in Kennesaw: Kennesaw, GA (January 21, 2022) — Spend the evening…

Martin Luther King Jr. with hand extended while speaking

Holidays January 13, 2022

Cobb County MLK Day celebration; county offices closed Monday

Cobb County government will be celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. virtually this year, and the county issued the following announcement in their newsletter: Celebrate the life…

Independence Day fireworks in New Year article

Holidays December 31, 2021

Kennesaw Police Department posts summary of Cobb’s fireworks ordinance

The Kennesaw Police Department posted a helpful reminder of Cobb County fireworks ordinances for those of you who get into the New Years’ spirit by making things explode and terrorizing…

Holidays December 25, 2021

How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree

By Thomas Adam, University of Arkansas [This article first appeared in The Conversation. Used with permission] Each season, the celebration of Christmas has religious leaders and conservatives publicly complaining about…

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Holidays December 25, 2024

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