Friday, 5 December, 2025
Cyber Monday originated in the United States in 2005 as a marketing term created by the National Retail Federation (NRF). It emerged as an extension of Black Friday, catering to the rise of online shopping. Retailers noticed a spike in e-commerce sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving, as consumers returned […]
This Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude for each and every one of you—our readers, writers, contributors, web administrators, and tech team who continue to pour your time, talent, and dedication into building this meaningful online community for seniors. Thank you to our readers, who trust us with your […]
Thanksgiving, a cherished holiday in the United States, is a time for family, gratitude, and reflection. Its roots run deep in American history, dating back to the 17th century, when early settlers and Native Americans came together to celebrate a successful harvest. Over the centuries, Thanksgiving has evolved into a […]
Black Friday originally referred to a financial crisis, specifically the crash of the U.S. gold market on September 24, 1869. Two Wall Street financiers, Jay Gould and Jim Fisk, tried to corner the gold market, causing the stock market to plunge. The term later took on a more positive connotation […]
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11th, is a day of gratitude dedicated to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally called “Armistice Day,” Veterans Day marks the anniversary of the end of World War I, the “war to end all wars.” In […]
Every October, neighborhoods across the United States transform into glowing wonderlands of jack-o’-lanterns, cobwebs, and candy. But did you know this playful night of costumes and “trick-or-treats” has roots reaching back over 2,000 years? From Bonfires to Pumpkins Halloween began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated in what […]
When Mark and David landed in Frankfurt, they thought they were ready for Oktoberfest. After all, they’d seen the pictures — beer tents, pretzels, and people in lederhosen smiling like they’d found the secret to happiness. But nothing could have prepared them for what awaited inside the festival grounds. From […]
Every year on October 14, dessert lovers across America (and beyond) unite to celebrate National Dessert Day — a day that’s all about indulging in life’s sweetest pleasures: cakes, cookies, pastries, ice creams, candies, and every sugary creation in between. Curiously, no one seems to know exactly why October 14 […]
Every autumn, when the moon glows brightest and fullest, Vietnamese families gather for one of the most beloved celebrations of the year — Tết Trung Thu, or the Mid-Autumn Festival. In 2025, the festival falls on October 6, the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. But the excitement begins […]
When Elena Carter, a 28-year-old pastry student from Atlanta, Georgia, stepped off the train at Gare du Nord, she wasn’t just visiting France — she was chasing a dream. For years, she had studied pastries, tarts, and croissants at culinary school in the U.S., but something about the French baguette […]