Holiday

Most of us look at  Labor Day weekend with mixed emotions. We like the fact that it is a three day weekend but a little saddened by the realization that summer is pretty much over. Sara Evans, on the other hand, looks forward to it for both reasons. She likes the long weekend aspect of Labor Day weekend but also likes the fact that summer is over. Sara says the latter feeling is based on her childhood growing up on a farm.

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Labor Day has been an official national holiday since 1894 when President Grover Cleveland signed a proclamation making the first Monday in September a day to recognize and salute the contributions of the working men and women who helped make this nation great. In honor of the efforts put forth by labor here are a three videos from Alabama, Brooks and Dunn and Merle Haggard that highlight that strong work ethic of the American worker everywhere.

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Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway.

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We'll be celebrating Independence Day on Monday, and that means for many, time to break out the grilling supplies. According to the Weber Grills GrillWatch Survey, July 4th is the "favorite" grilling holiday.

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Father's day is this Sunday and if you haven't already gone out and splurged on a new tie for dad I came across an interesting selection of unique gift ideas from gifts.com.  They may not be for the more traditional dads but they probably will be something he has never gotten before.

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Today, June 14, is Flag Day commemorating the anniversary of the Stars and Stripes being adopted as our national symbol. Although it has changed over the years to reflect the growth of our great nation it has always remained a revered icon representing American pride. There is an etiquette to displaying the flag which we invite you to peruse while listening to one of the great patriotic songs saluting "Old Glory".

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The unofficial start of summer is here - the Memorial Day weekend, the first of three long summertime holiday weekends. The state parks will be opening for picnics and swimming, backyard grills will be grilling, and most of us will get a three-day holiday weekend. Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day) will be observed on Monday, May 30th and is a solemn day to remember those who gave their lives in  the service of our country.

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Hoppy Cinco de Mayo!  Today is about so much more than drinking.

May 5th is celebrated every year as a Mexican holiday.  It was on this day in 1862 the Medican army defeated French invaders at the Battle of Puebla. 

On June 7, 2005, the U.S. Congress issued a Concurrent Resolution calling on the President of the United States to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities

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Those of us who celebrate Easter have certain traditions.  In the U.S., we color Easter eggs, get Easter baskets from the Easter Bunny, attend church services and perhaps cook up a baked ham.  I thought you might find it interesting how other countries in the world observe Easter.

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We all have our favorite Christmas movies and TV specials (in the McShea household it's "A Charlie Brown Christmas", hands down), but sometimes it's hard to think of any Easter movies.  So I did a little research, and here are the some of the favorite Easter Movies/TV specials:

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Unlike other non-federal U.S. holidays, like Valentine's Day and Halloween, St. Patrick's Day isn't quite the money maker--but, the amount of money being spent on the St. Patrick's Day celebration is predicted to increase this year.

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You may have glanced through our gallery of Cutest Puppies at the Puppy Bowl put on by Animal Planet but that competition hasn't seen anything compared to the Cutest Pets of Townsquare Utica! We've collected photos and stories from pet lovers here at the office who want to let their pets strut their stuff.

Want the chance to show off YOUR pet photos? Well Stay tuned because your chance is coming...

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