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Spring in Washington, DC

William Neuheisel

Photo credit: William Neuheisel (Flickr)

March 20th is the first official day of Spring, and the city is alive with so much to do. Take advantage of longer days and warmer temperatures to get outside and explore the city with your host kids. From cherry blossoms on the Potomac to Easter egg hunts at Hillwood or even Madame Tussauds, there truly is something for children of all ages.  Continue reading

St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th. St. Patrick  is said to have given a sermon from a hilltop that drove all the snakes from Ireland.  St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated in the US since 1737.  Traditional icons of the day are the shamrock, leprechaun, the color green and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Continue reading