With May 29th marking Memorial Day this year, it only made sense to take a look at the history of the celebration through New Jersey’s newspapers. The holiday, often known as Decoration Day prior to the First World War, emerged…
Category: Holidays
Save Me a Piece! – Celebrating Apple Pie
May 13th is National Apple Pie Day, and there isn’t a better way to celebrate (except for enjoying a slice of pie) than to take a look at how one of America’s most iconic desserts was covered by New Jersey’s…
The History of Mother’s Day
With Sunday marking Mother’s Day, it seemed appropriate to use New Jersey’s newspapers to take a look at the history of this special day. Although similar holidays and events have occurred at various times and places throughout history, the modern…