Category: Holidays

Inspired by S.M.U. - All U.S. 4th of July Celebrations Should be Banned to Protect the Sensitive!

Inspired by S.M.U. - All U.S. 4th of July Celebrations Should be Banned to Protect the Sensitive!
I have to say I was “inspired” by the latest move by Southern Methodist University to protect its students against the vile, hate-filled, triggering image of roughly 3,000 tiny American flags displayed on the lawn outside of their Dallas Hall.  Not only just flags were displayed, but a scary black sign displaying the message” 911... Read more »
By Ray Johnson,
August 4, 2017 at 6:00 am • 

Chicago Mayor Approves City-Wide Use of Fireworks on the 4th of July 1893

Chicago Mayor Approves City-Wide Use of Fireworks on the 4th of July 1893
It was four days before the 4th of July celebration by Chicagoans in the year 1893.  The eyes of the world were on Chicago because it was in this year that Chicago was host to the World’s Columbian Exposition and it was in full swing in Jackson Park and along the Midway Plaisance.  The White... Read more »
By Ray Johnson,
July 2, 2015 at 9:00 pm • 

Happy Dyngus Day Chicago!

Happy Dyngus Day Chicago!
Well it doesn’t look all that romantic but the Monday after Easter is known in many Polish communities as Dyngus (Dingus) Day!  Apparently in Chicago it was also known as Switch-Kiss Day.  The day is normally celebrated with lots of Polish food and beer and the highlight of the day is when men (originally young... Read more »
By Ray Johnson,
April 6, 2015 at 11:56 am • 
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