MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Call It “Eggnog”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Call It “Eggnog”?

You probably had eggnog over Christmas. (Heck, you probably still have some eggnog leftover in your fridge right now).  But while it’s definitely delicious, why is it called “eggnog”? The “egg” part doesn’t really need an explanation, does it? Eggs are the foundation of eggnog, with their yolks usually being combined with other elements like…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Wear Green On St. Patrick’s Day?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Wear Green On St. Patrick’s Day?

Whether you’re Irish or not, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today’s the day when people around the world get decked out in green to flaunt their Irish pride & celebrate the legacy of St. Patrick. But take a look at the earliest depictions of the famous Christian missionary and you’ll notice something strange: He’s typically shown…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Celebrate Groundhog Day?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why Do We Celebrate Groundhog Day?

Happy Groundhog Day!  Punxsutawny, PA, saw another record-breaking crowd at their annual festivities this year, with more & more people attending each & every year since the release of the 1993 Bill Murray comedy, “Groundhog Day”. Some 30,000 people braved sub-freezing temperatures in Gobbler’s Knob to witness Phil come out of his burrow to ultimately…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is Giving Tuesday?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is Giving Tuesday?

Today (11/29/22) is “Giving Tuesday”! And while a recent poll found 93% of us think of ourselves as generous. So, today seems like the day to get out there & prove it. But what even IS “Giving Tuesday”? “Giving Tuesday” is a day when you’re encouraged to donate & volunteer.  It’s always held on the…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is Mardi Gras?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Is Mardi Gras?

The lead-up to Lent goes by many names, but the most popular is probably “Mardi Gras”, with its festive celebrations made famous in New Orleans, LA, & Mobile, AL. They’re known for their food, parades, and general rabble-rousing. But what exactly is Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday”, celebrates the day…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The Difference Between Veterans Day & Memorial Day

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: The Difference Between Veterans Day & Memorial Day

Do you know the real difference between Memorial Day & Veterans Day? The Department of Veterans Affairs encountered enough confusion that they dedicated an entire section on their website to explain the difference between the two similar, though very different, holidays. Memorial Day & Veterans Day are observed about 6 months apart: Veterans Day every…