Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower, and every pumpkin a lantern. —Albert Camus The Irish told of a man known as Stingy Jack.  A crafty, drunkard old sot who feared his end of days, Jack fooled Satan […]

“Tennis in an English Garden.” The Wimbledon Championships marketing strategy Wimbledon Chief Executive, Chris Gorringe Tennis in an English garden. This clever slogan describing the classic Wimbledon Championships inspired our theme suggestion for hosting the perfect Wimbledon Brunch. The authentic food listings […]

“The farther we’ve gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we’ve come to need Halloween.”  — Paula Curan May celebrations for Halfway to Hallow’s Eve have been underway and extend month long. This ‘halfway’ point has gained popularity […]

A horse gallops with his lungs, perseveres with his heart, and wins with his character. Federico Tesio The official party resides in Baltimore, but celebrating one of the oldest horse races in the United States at home has never been easier! The […]

新年是这样美好的时光：炉火熊熊，花儿芬芳，醇酒飘香，殷殷祝福，美好回忆，恩爱日新。即便没有一切，只要有爱便足矣。New Year is this beautiful time: stove fire flaming, flowers fragrant, strong wine floating scent, earnest well wishes, beautiful memories, conjugal love daily renews. Even if not have everything, just need to have love then enough. Traditional Chinese blessing This Chinese New […]

Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness. Anne Frank Hanukkah ‘22 begins the evening of Sunday, December 18 and ends the evening of Monday, December 26. Hanukkah is a festival in the Jewish faith that reaffirms […]

Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. Voltaire La Virgen de Guadalupe (Virgin of Guadalupe) is a Roman Catholic Title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She holds a very special place in the culture of […]

No spring nor summer beauty hath such Grace as I have seen in one autumnal face. John Donne It’s been years since I’ve hosted my family and friends in the joys of Thanksgiving. My holidays growing up were always full of laughter […]

During Halloween, as adults, do we secretly want to show the world that we really are? I think so! Everyday, at work, we dress up appropriately and groom our selves. We make sure our words are appropriate and we hide the creative […]

Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi – October 4th. Friar, teacher, philosopher, and mystic, beloved Saint Francis of Assisi is recognized worldwide for his teachings on peace, devotion, and charity. This day reflects his respect for nature, his fellow man, and the […]

Suit up, chocolate warriors. September 13th is game day. There are competing dates with similar titles, but only one ‘International Chocolate Day.’ This day is recognized by the National Confectioners Association. It is also the birthday of famous chocolatier Milton S. Hershey […]