November Holidays and Observances

November Holidays and Observances

The birthstone for the month of November is the yellow Citrine gem, and the birth flower is the Chrysanthemum. Purchase on Zazzle   Holidays Holidays and special celebrations in the month of November. What are some observances this month? 01 All Saints’ Day...
Special Christmas Cookies

Special Christmas Cookies

Here are a few of my special Christmas cookies, which may be new to you. I like rich cookies, that look like they took some effort (even if they are actually very easy) for special occasions like Christmas. These are some of the lesser known ones, while my most...
The Perfect Summer Dinner

The Perfect Summer Dinner

If you were looking for a summer dinner which incorporates wonderful seasonal fruits and perfectly paired flavors, this is the meal to try. Start with a simple roasted chicken. I have a page of how-to and information about roasting a chicken; there is nothing better...

Kifli : Traditional Hungarian Pastry Cookies

This recipe was a family recipe given to me many years ago by a friend. It was passed down through her family and is one of my personal favorites. It makes a large amount of cookies, but they can be frozen and are coveted treats, so give them as gifts (including a...
November Holidays and Observances

October Holidays and Highlights

The birthstone for the month of October is the beautiful Opal, and the birth flower is the Calendula, or alternatively the ‘Snapdragon’. October Birthstone and Flower greeting card Holidays and special celebrations in the month of October.   01 World...

Sweet Rolls with Aromatic Cardamom

I have two recipes here for an easy version of Cardamom rolls and the old fashioned one that I like to bake for my family at Christmas time. the difference is in details, such as prep time and whether a simple glaze or a sugar and sliced almond finish is used for the...

September Holidays and Observances

  The birthstone for the month of September is the blue Sapphire, and the birth flower is the Aster, or ‘Michaelmas Daisy’, as it is also called. September Birthstone and Flower greeting card Holidays and special celebrations in the month of September....
November Holidays and Observances

August Holidays and Odd Observances

The birthstone for the month of August is the Peridot, and the birth flower is the Gladiolus. August Birthstone and Flower greeting card Holidays and special celebrations in the month of August.     02 National Coloring Book Day  03 Watermelon Day 03 Friendship Day 04...
November Holidays and Observances

July Celebrations and Holidays

The birthstone for the month of July is the Ruby, and the birth flower is the Larkspur. July Birthstone and Flower greeting card Holidays and special celebrations in the month of July. 01 International Joke Day 01 International Tartan Day 01 Canada Day 02 I Forgot Day...
November Holidays and Observances

June Holidays

The birthstone for the month of June is the Pearl, and the birth flower is the Rose. June Birthstone and Flower greeting card Holidays and special celebrations in the month of June. 01 National Go Barefoot Day 03 World Bicycle Day 05 World Environment Day 05 Hot Air...
November Holidays and Observances

Holidays in May

The birthstone for the month of May is the Emerald, and the birth flower is the Lily of the Valley. May Birthstone and Flower greeting card Holidays and special celebrations in the month of May.   01 Lei Day 01 May Day 01 Mother Goose Day 01 Save the Rhino Day 02...
November Holidays and Observances

April Holidays & Observances

The birthstone for the month of April is the diamond, and the birth flower is the Daisy. April Birthstone and Flower greeting card Holidays and special celebrations in the month of April. 01 April Fool’s Day 01 Fun at Work Day 02 International Children’s...
November Holidays and Observances

March Holidays

The birthstone for the month of March is the Aquamarine, and the birth flower is the Daffodil. March Birthstone and Flower greeting card Holidays and special celebrations in the month of March. 01 National Pig Day 01 St. David’s Day 01 National Peanut Lovers Day...