Memorial Day honors the soldiers who died while serving in the armed forces. Many cities, towns, and communities have speeches and parades to celebrate the military men and women. Many people march in the parade, and many watch. The parade usually has cars with Veterans waving to the people, cheering, and waving flags. These parades […]
Mother’s Day! by YSC Trainees
Mother’s Day celebrates mothers and mother figures, honoring their contributions to families and society. The initial idea came from Ann Jarvis in 185. After her mom passed in 1905, the movement to honor all mothers spread and is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. To honor the moms and mom figures of our program […]
Cinco de Mayo by YSC trainee Camille
On May 5th, people celebrate Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrating Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo starts with morning parades that include colorful folkloric dances, vibrant music, and historical reenactments. In the United States, many people display banners, while school districts hold special events to teach […]
Happy Earth Day! By YSC trainee Camille
We will be observing Earth Day on April 22nd. Honoring the environment is something each of us is responsible for every day. Celebrated for more than a half-century, the annual day dedicated to environmental awareness provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on our care of the planet and remind us how important it is to […]
Passover, meaning and traditions. By YSC trainee Rachel
I celebrate Passover. Our tradition is to go to my cousin’s house in Albertson, Long Island on the first night. We gather around the table and do a seder. A seder is the order of the storytelling of Passover. At a Passover seder, we have a plate with matzah, bitter herbs, charoset, lamb bone, and […]
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