Holidays & Heritage

Nov 26

The History of Santa Claus

The earliest roots of Santa Claus lie in the real-life figure of Saint Nicholas of Myra , a Christian bishop from the 4th century.

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Oct 22

Native American Heritage: Holidays & Heritage

Discover the incredible individuals and significant events that deserve recognition and celebration this November and throughout the year!

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Sep 16

Hispanic Heritage: Holidays & Heritage

Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and honors the rich cultural heritage, contributions, and histories of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

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Jul 23

National American Adventures Month: Holidays & Heritage

August is National American Adventures Month, and it invites us to journey through the Americas' captivating landscapes and rich history!

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Jul 8

Summer Olympics: Holidays & Heritage

Medals and Memories: Reflecting on the 2024 Summer Olympics

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Jun 4

The 80th Anniversary of D-Day: Holidays & Heritage

This year, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a day forever carved into history by the heroism made by our service members.

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Feb 20

February Holidays & Events 2024

Are we already on to the second month of 2024? February has a lot going on throughout the month, so let's take a look!

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Jan 24

International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Holidays & Heritage

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) assigned International Holocaust Remembrance Day to take place annually on January 27.

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Dec 7, 2023

December Holidays Around the World

Learn about different holidays' historical, religious, and cultural significance and how they're celebrated worldwide!

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Nov 7, 2023

Happy Native American Heritage Month!

Dive into the amazing individuals and noteworthy events that deserve recognition and celebration this November and year-round.

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Oct 9, 2023

Celebrate Filipino, Italian, and Polish Americans’ History & Heritage with Us!

October is Filipino American History Month, Italian American Heritage Month, and Polish American Heritage Month.

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Jun 11, 2023

Celebrate Juneteenth

When the Emancipation Proclamation was declared on January 1, 1863, stating “that all persons held as slaves” within the Confederacy...

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Jun 4, 2023

Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month

In 2019, more than 4.5 million Caribbean immigrants lived in the United States, many of whom have found themselves seeking a better life...

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May 2, 2023

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and Gallopade is celebrating by bringing you information, activities, and titles that can...

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Apr 4, 2023

Celebrate Earth Day

Now more than ever, we need to pay close attention to the needs of our planet. What better way to raise awareness about our world than to...

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Mar 3, 2023

The Start of a (Women)lution: The Women's Suffrage March

A day before one of the biggest and most anticipated days of the year (Presidential Inauguration) a march took place on March 3, 1913,...

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Mar 3, 2023

Women's History Month

We spend so much time talking about HIStory that it's about time we focus a bit more on HERstory. Women have had a profound impact in...

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Feb 1, 2023

Celebrate Black History Month

It's the beginning of February, which brings with it the promise of love on Valentine's Day and a month-long celebration of Black History...

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Jan 6, 2023

Learn About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Did you know that Martin Luther King's name when he was born was not Martin? It was, in fact, "Michael King Jr." The reason his name was...

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Dec 20, 2022

Christmas Around the World

'Tis the season to be jolly and get in the mood to celebrate Christmas, Yule, or Christmastide. What would Christmas be if we didn't take...

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