Holiday Themes

Mother’s Day is the day for quality time with your mom, sister, wife, daughter, friend or other special someone who has left their mark on you as a maternal figure. It is a day to celebrate love, share moments and, as custom has it, bring a token of your affection in the form of a gift.

It’s that time of year again to grab your lucky charms and dress up as a leprechaun. St. Patrick’s Day is the most celebrated holiday and the day to claim your Irish even if you’re 100% Italian. As we say cheers to yet another year, have a drink for yourself and for the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. What started as a day for Irish soldiers who were stationed in the U.S. to connect back to their roots, has evolved into so much more.

On Valentine’s Day it’s not only about the flowers, chocolates and jewelry but the many ways to show appreciation for the ones you love. Whether you’re newlyweds, longtime sweethearts or just dating, get creative in planning out your day and evening. Not sure of what to do? We’ve come up with some ideas to help make this Valentine’s Day special!

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Check out ET Week’s Holiday Gift Guide. Keep it local and support the businesses in your community.

As the holidays approach, we look forward to all the delicious food. Long hours are spent cooking in the kitchen, preparing for our guests. For most, the days involve last minute running around and tiresome cleanups. This Thanksgiving, why not take the day off from cooking and spend the holiday at one of these fine local establishments.

Dads do so much for our families. Whether it’s working hard or fixing around the house, helping with homework or driving the kids to practice (name the activity / sport), dads do everything they can for our families. They certainly deserve at least one day to be celebrated (though probably several more would do them justice).

Though 18 years have gone by since his passing, I have vivid memories of him and the impact and meaning he had on my life.

Mothers Day, by far is the most celebrated holiday of the year.

Mothers’ Day rituals are different in every home.

It brings a smile to my face to think of Valentine’s Day as a day dedicated to telling/showing people that you love them.

Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanza the three major winter holidays, are all reasonably close this year.

Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, families prepare to give thanks around a table heaped with delicious dishes.