It’s time again for the unique Rhode Island tradition of May breakfasts. On May 1, which is May Day – often on the first Saturday in May – these spring breakfasts are held in church halls, fire stations, community centers and grange halls – a tradition that dates back to 1867 when the first May breakfast was held.

Golden yolked eggs served sunnyside up, pancakes dripping with maple syrup, decadent crispy bacon… no one can deny the allure of breakfast food. Rhode Islanders love morning munchies so much that we have a special May tradition specifically dedicated to the first meal of the day. This month, party with fellow breakfast lovers while supporting a number of good causes at any one of these May Breakfast events.

A complete listing of May breakfasts in Rhode Island can be found at www.quahog.org.

Today the Dutch celebrated King’s Day (formerly known as Queen’s Day).  The Netherlands turned out in orange today and the famed national football team wasn’t even playing. Monarch Willem-Alexander turned 48 and the whole country celebrated King’s Day.

Each year the monarch goes to a different city to set off a full day of celebrations, this year under sunny skies, among thousands of well-wishers in orange-colored outfits.

The celebrations end with hundreds of evening parties across the nation of 16.8 million. The highlight of the daytime celebrations were an armada of pleasure boats going down the river as Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and their three daughters were taken around in a vessel turned out with orange flowers.

Celebrating the monarch’s anniversary has been a tradition for several generations in the Netherlands.

In Amsterdam boats crammed the famed canals to join the party to honor the king.

My little helper joined me at the East Bay Chamber Merchant Fair at Kickemuit Middle School in Warren, RI.  There was a hot air balloon, face painting, a balloon man and lots of booths from local vendors.  A great event and we met a ton of great new potential families!

Celebrating Easter 

Easter Sunday is this Sunday, April 5^th.  It is celebrated throughout the world by the followers of Christian community. It is believed that this was the day when Christ resurrected after crucifixion. This day is of great significance in the Christian community. 

Church services and festive celebrations blend together during the Easter weekend. On Easter Sunday in New York and other cities, large Easter parades are held.   The popular trend of Easter symbols such as the Easter bunny and egg tree were introduced to the American folklore by the German settlers who arrived in the Pennsylvania Dutch country during the 1700s. Gradually American people took to crafts such as egg and Easter tree decoration. Easter in the United States is also a time to enjoy special Easter foods such as baked ham, potatoes and vegetables. Several special recipes are made at each home. Easter parties are also organized where traditional Easter delicacies are served and people enjoy wonderful get together along with Easter games and music. 

Check out Easter crafts and Activities on the Au Pair in America Pinterest page https://www.pinterest.com/aupairinamerica/hop-into-easter