As the calendar flips to May, it’s time to acknowledge and appreciate the remarkable contributions of our nursing home residents. National Nursing Home Week provides a perfect opportunity to honor their lives and commemorate their resilience, wisdom, and experiences. It’s a time to celebrate the profound impact they have had on our lives and the …
The Passover holiday is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated by Jews all around the world, and its history and significance date back thousands of years. The holiday commemorates the Israelites’ exodus out of Egypt when God freed them from slavery and oppression. Passover begins on 15th day of the Jewish month of …
Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country’s history. Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. In 1915, in response to the lack of information on the accomplishments of Black people available to …
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day has been designated on January 27th. This international memorial day honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides. In addition, this day puts light to the history of Auschwitz concentration camp being …
The Chinese New Year is among the most significant and widely observed holidays in China. Millions of people engage in a diverse range of cultural events and traditions to mark this joyous occasion. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is celebrated annually on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar, …
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life of a fighter for racial justice and equality. It celebrates this equality in a society …
2023 is here, and this is the time to reflect on the past year we have all had in 2022 and take those lessons with us into the new year. This year has had trials and tribulations for us all. We can all look back on the year we’ve experienced, appreciate all of the wonderful …
Christmas, being a Christian festival, is celebrated each year in order to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. People from all over the world observe this religious and secular tradition on December 25. The popularity of Christmas surged a lot during the Middle Ages as many liturgical celebrations took place. It was the 15th century …
Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Rededication, commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its desecration by Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE. Despite being a late addition to the Jewish liturgical calendar, the eight-day Hanukkah festival has become a cherished and cheerful holiday. It is also known as the Festival of Lights, …
Here is a recap of our Thanksgiving Day 2022 festivities! Our residents spent a wonderful day of Thanksgiving celebrations and delicious food with their families and loved ones’. It was an eventful day filled with plenty of positive energy and gratitude. We would like to thank everyone who made this Thanksgiving Day a great success! …
