Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The Emancipation Proclamation had been signed two and a half years earlier, as depicted in this illustration. The Juneteenth holiday hono...
As the holiday frenzy wears off and we’re collectively settling back into daily life, January doesn’t rank among Copenhageners’favorite months of the year. Luckily some of the festive lights will stick around for a few more weeks and with much more space in the calendar, this is the pe...
Words holiday On holiday 在度假;在休假中 Summer holiday 暑假 I am here on holiday Public holiday 公休假日;国定假日 Bathe [beið] vt. 沐浴;用水洗 I like to bathe in the sea. 我喜欢在海里游泳 ( 或洗澡 ) Bath [b ɑ :θ] n. 沐浴 Bathroom 浴室 Celebrate [...
An aesthetic moment from a holiday A delicious-looking meal A POV where you have someone next to you, and you’re enjoying an activity together, like a sports game or a Ferris wheel @222renaa ♬ apple x supercut – jevan August 19th, 2024 1. The “Very Demure, Very Mindful...
Since Juneteenth began in Galveston, Texas, it should come as no surprise that it has been a Texas state holiday since 1980. It is also recognized as an official holiday in states such as New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, California, and Alaska. Several large cities, including Milwaukee ...
Here's your chance to get a jump on your Holiday shopping! Sip N' Sail Sunset Cruises When: July 2025 dates - TBA Where: Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry, 278 Scranton Avenue, Falmouth, MA 02540 Tickets: $45 More Info:Falmouth Edgartown Ferry ...
The history of the Advent calendar can be traced back to 19th-century Germany, where it originated as a way to count down the days to Christmas and emphasize the religious aspects of the holiday. The early Advent calendars were quite different from the ones we see today. In 1900, the earl...
Memorable holiday to Beijing, Luoyang and Xi'an !My family went on a trip to China in December 2024. We visited Beijing, Luoyang and Xi'an. Altogether we had 4 guides - Alice, Roy, Bob and Nancy. Our Beijing guide Alice 左亚荣 was approachable and attentive to our needs. She is ver...
In Berlin and don't know what to do? Don't worry. These are our picks of the best events happening in the city this weekend.Need to blow off some steam after the holiday rush? This weekend, don’t miss Berlin’s annual Christmas tree throwing competition. Photo: IMAGO / Funke Foto ...
Well, Wellington's Geoff Sharp is not Clark Griswold, but do see "How to Salvage a Summer Holiday" at his mediator blah...blah... It begins:Given my last post you are forgiven for expecting this entry to come from a remote Andean valley or beamed out from atop Machu Picchu which, bt...