Holiday

Created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa begins on December 26th and ends on January 1st each year. Nevertheless, many people still do not know what it entails. In short, Kwanzaa is a secular holiday that celebrates African people worldwide,…Read More

If there’s something that has the power to unify people’s hearts it’s music! Like me, you may get transported back to when and where a particular song was playing. In my case, music brings back memories of my childhood when…Read More

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 34th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy. The holiday, known as “a day on, not a day off” encourages…Read More

As we wrap up the long weekend, it’s important to remember the reason why we’re off from school or work today. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary for the future, left behind an incredible legacy behind that helped shape…Read More

Winter can be rough on the skin – especially right when the weather starts to change. Light moisturizers and mists are swapped for heavy duty creams and hair masks. Let’s start distracting ourselves from the cold ahead by splurging on…Read More

Thanksgiving is a day when we spend time with friends and family over a delicious, homemade feast. It is most importantly a time to give thanks and to acknowledge all that we are fortunate enough to have. Enjoy your turkey,…Read More

We’ve never met a pumpkin pie we don’t like!! Here are three of our all-time favorites with a twist! MILE HIGH PUMPKIN PECAN PIE If you can’t decide between pecan or pumpkin pie, then you’ll love this recipe. A classic…Read More

Carving pumpkins began in the 18thcentury and since then the tradition has grown into a fun family Halloween activity! The legend began when a drunkard pulled one over on the devil. Stingy Jack, the drunkard, invited the devil for a…Read More

This piece was originally published on November 6, 2017 by Emily Folk. It was last updated by the eco18 team on August 3, 2020. Thanksgiving is about being with the people you love and eating some really great food. You’re…Read More

  We all know that giving back all year round is important but most of us wait until the holiday season to give to the less fortunate. December naturally warms our heart and makes us more inclined to spread love…Read More