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National Shortbread Day
Shortbread is a classic Scottish dessert traditionally made with: 1 part white sugar (I use…
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Red Hackle Day
Today is Red Hackle Day. This annual celebration on 5 January commemorates the award to The…
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National Spaghetti Day
National Spaghetti Day, celebrated annually on January 4th, is a day dedicated to appreciating and…
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Mummers Parade
The 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade is almost here and in anticipation of the 124th parade,…
Happy New Year!
New Year’s Day is observed on January 1, and is probably the most celebrated public holiday,…
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First Foot on Hogmanay
In Scottish folklore, the first-foot is the first person to enter the home of a…
Post-Christmas: Auld Lang Syne
“Auld Lang Syne,” a poignant Scots poem penned by the legendary Robert Burns in…
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Happy Hogmanay!
Scotland’s New Year’s Eve, known as Hogmanay, is a festival of light and joy, particularly…
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Fires and Fables: Speculative Fiction Book Club at Herndon Library
Fire and Fables is intended to be a relaxed space for adults to discuss fantasy…