Great article on cities to visit while in the USA
Yearly Archives: 2015
Pittsburgh Light Up Night (kick-off for the holiday season)
One of the most exciting nights in Pittsburgh!
Light Up Night!
Music, Entertainment, Activities, fireworks and more!
St. Patrick’s Day
What is St. Patrick’s Day and why is it celebrated? See below.
St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Pittsburgh (fair warning – it is CRAZY!!!!!!)
If celebrating, please be safe!!!!
The Charitable Irish Society of Boston organized the first observance of Saint Patrick’s Day in the United States in 1737. The tradition of celebrating this day continued to grow with the influx of Irish immigrants to the United States.
St Patrick’s Day, on March 17, remembers one of Ireland’s patron saints, St Patrick. It largely celebrates Irish-American culture in the United States but many non – Irish descendants enjoy the celebrations too . Celebrations include Irish themed parties, drinks and food. Many people get into the spirit by dressing in green clothing and eating green colored food. Irish clubs and pubs often hold parties.
St Patrick’s Day is not a federal holiday in the United States. Schools, businesses and organizations are open as usual. Public transport systems run on their regular schedules. The parades may be on or around March 17, so it is a good idea to check local sources for the exact location, date and time. Many parades are held throughout the country to celebrate the holiday. New York City has become the largest Saint Patrick’s Day parade in the world, outside Ireland. Thousands participate in the parade, including bands, firefighters, military and police groups, county associations, emigrant societies, and social and cultural clubs and was watched by close to 2 million spectators lining the streets. The parade marches up 5th Avenue in Manhattan and is always led by the U.S. 69th Infantry Regiment. New York politicians – or those running for office – are always found prominently marching in the parade.
The most common St Patrick’s Day symbol is the shamrock. The shamrock is the leaf of the clover plant and a symbol of the Holy Trinity
For fun ideas to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day including arts and crafts for children check out our Au Pair in America Pinterest page https://www.pinterest.com/aupairinamerica/st-patrick-s-day-shenanigans/
Daylight Saving Time Begins March 8 at 2:00 am
Daylight Saving Time
During DST, clocks are turned forward an hour, effectively moving an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. Today, approximately 70 countries worldwide utilize Daylight Saving Time in at least some portion of the country. If you don’t come from one of those countries, I am guessing that the idea may seem strange to you.
Before you go to bed on March 7, be sure to set the clocks forward one hour!
Our creative side……
Snow Day Activities to do with your children
Here are some creative WINTER ACTIVITIES you can do with your children to help pass the boredom that can set in during the cold months. Some great ideas for school snow days!
Valentine’s Day – things to do
With Valentine’s Day coming up, making cards, pizza hearts, Valentines cookies or handmade gifts are great ways to spend a snow day next week!
https://www.pinterest.com/aupairinamerica/valentine-s-day/
Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Dream”
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”
Martin Luther King, I Have a Dream Quote
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.)[1] is an American federal holidaymarking the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year, which is around King’s birthday, January 15. The floating holiday is similar to holidays set under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The campaign for a federal holiday in King’s honor began soon afterhis assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. It was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.
To read the full I Have a dream Speech go to: