Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year falls on January 29 this year. This festival marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and is celebrated with colorful, engaging traditions designed to usher in prosperity, health, and happiness. 2025 is the Year of the Snake, which symbolizes wisdom,...
Groundhog’s Day
EARLY SPRING . . . "To Be or Not To Be" February 2 is Groundhog's Day in the United States and Canada! The tradition involves the adorable pudgy Groundhog emerging from its and HOPEFULLY NOT SEEING its shadow, since according to folklore, those in...
Valentine’s Day Fun History
Did You know? Valentine’s Day dates back to ancient Rome! From there it evolved into one of the most celebrated holidays worldwide.Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who, according to legend, performed secret weddings for soldiers forbidden...
Let’s Get Jazzy
Fat Tuesday LA Style Mardi Gras marks a day of indulgence before the Lenten season begins. While our area lacks historical ties to this event, Southern Californians have embraced the festival's spirit with lively events and gatherings. Old Pasadena and the Gaslamp...
To Purim!
Purim is a festive. joyous Jewish holiday commemorating the Jewish people's triumph over the sinister plot of Haman, an advisor to the Persian King Xerxes. The story unfolds in the biblical Book of Esther, where Queen Esther, a Jewish woman, courageously reveals her...
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrated Phenomenon St. Patrick's Day has become a vibrant and widely celebrated cultural phenomenon in the United States. Irish immigrants brought the tradition across the Atlantic, and the day has become a festive occasion marked by parades, green attire, and fun...
Shamrocks Fun Facts
Get Ready for St. Paddy's Day Below are a few fun facts about St. Paddy's Day originally shared on People.com. Saint Patrick was actually British. He was born Maewyn Succat in what is now England, Scotland, or Wales! March 17 isn't St. Patrick's birthday. It's the day...