Evergreen branches have been used as winter holiday decorations for centuries, symbolizing hope and renewed life. The Christmas tree originated in 16th-century Germany and was brought to America by German immigrants. Decorating trees with candles and ornaments has also been a long-standing tradition. Today, the Christmas tree is enjoyed by people of many cultures and […]
Anna Jarvis campaigned for years to make Mother’s Day an official holiday, which Congress passed in 1914. However, she fought a losing battle to keep the holiday from being commercialized and died alone, blind, and penniless. Mother’s Day has become highly profitable, with consumer spending projected to reach $23.6 billion in 2017. In the late […]
