St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. But for all of his prevalence in culture—namely the holiday held on the day of his death that bears his name—his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, Continue Reading
Holidays
History of St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of Continue Reading
History of Valentine’s Day
Across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and where did these traditions come from? Find out about the history of Valentine’s Day, from the ancient Roman ritual of Lupercalia that welcomed spring to the card-giving customs of Victorian England. The Continue Reading
40 Home Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day or Any Day
Article Written By: Cornerstone Confessions 40 Home Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day or Any Day Thursday is Valentine’s Day! Can you believe it?! Yes, it’s the day Hallmark is king and restaurants are filled to the brim. If you haven’t made your reservations yet, you may be standing for hours at the door come Thursday evening. For us, knowing that Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Dessert Recipes to WOW Your Honey
Valentine's Day is all about sweetness. Sweethearts, sweet desserts, sweet 90s-inspired Valentine's Day cards… it never stops. And when it comes to holiday-themed desserts, you have plenty of pink, red and heart-shaped ideas at your disposal, from healthy Valentine's Day fruit salad recipes to colorful red velvet cheese tart recipes. But here are 19 of our absolute *favorite* romantic dessert Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day options around Lake Tahoe
Another yearly tradition, Valentine’s Day, will be a bit different this year. While some restaurants are offering dine-in deals, many are crafting up takeout specials to enjoy at home with your Valentine. NORTH LAKE TAHOE The Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic House The Olympic House will be serving up a specialty takeout dinner for lovebirds this year. Continue Reading
