Without a doubt my favourite thing this month is our new baby! Malcolm Fergus Bond was born on December 8.… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
Tag: holidays
Poetry in Context: “O Holy Night”
In scouting about for Christmas carols with interesting origin stories, I came across “O Holy Night.” Read on and you’ll… Read more Poetry in Context: “O Holy Night”
2020 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
This year in particular many people are suggesting you do your holiday shopping early, so I thought I’d throw my… Read more 2020 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
7 Things I Learned in May
Here are seven things I learned recently, as assorted as ever. The expression “waiting for the other shoe to drop”… Read more 7 Things I Learned in May
The Long (Orange) History of Fireworks
When I was growing up we celebrated Victoria Day with a huge scavenger hunt, dinner, and fireworks with a big… Read more The Long (Orange) History of Fireworks
A Short History of 4/20
If you’ve ever wondered how April 20 became a holiday celebrating marijuana, you’ve come to the right place. Origin Myths… Read more A Short History of 4/20
Favourite Things: February Edition
I went shopping this evening (to Value Village, Bulk Barn, and Zehrs) so here I am staying up late to… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
5 Things I Learned in December
Here are a few things I learned in the last month of 2019. First I thought I learned that hiding… Read more 5 Things I Learned in December
Favourite Things: December Edition
We’re hosting my family’s Christmas dinner tonight — there’ll be ham, plum pudding, a book gift exchange, maybe even Christmas… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
2019 Gift Guide: 25 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
It’s that time of year again! To start off my 2019 holiday gift guide I want to introduce you to… Read more 2019 Gift Guide: 25 Gift Ideas for History Buffs
Three Picture Books Set in World War II
In honour of Remembrance Day, here are three picture books that vividly depict life in Europe during World War II,… Read more Three Picture Books Set in World War II
Autumnal Equinox Celebrations in History
For the first day of fall let’s take a look at some ways the autumnal equinox has been celebrated throughout… Read more Autumnal Equinox Celebrations in History
Historical Highlights 181
Did you do anything special for Valentine’s Day? My kids made some construction paper cards and I indulged in a… Read more Historical Highlights 181