Friday, 8 May 2020

A Short History of Mother’s Day

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Celebrations of our dear mothers go back in time to the ancient Greek celebrations of Rhea, the mother of the gods. During festivals...
Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Gingerbread in the 1800s

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By Laeticia As Christmas approaches, thoughts begin to turn to the age-old traditions surrounding the holiday. For some, favorites may ...
Tuesday, 20 November 2018

In Flanders Fields – My Grandfather’s War Part 6 – November 8 to 11 1918 – The Armistice and Liberation of Mons

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By Joe Corrigan In this 6 th  and final entry in the series entitled “My Grandfather’s War” we look back on the final days of the Canad...
Tuesday, 13 November 2018

In Flanders Fields – My Grandfather’s War Part 5 – November 1 to 7 1918 – The Pursuit to Mons

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By Joe Corrigan As we commemorate the 100 th  anniversary of the armistice to end World War 1, we look back on the final days of the Ca...
Tuesday, 6 November 2018

In Flanders Fields – My Grandfather’s War Part 4 – October 21, to November 7, 1918 – The Pursuit to Mons

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By Joe Corrigan Pvt. Charles O'Connor My grandfather, Charles O’Connor, reported to the 15 th Battalion Canadian Expedition...
Tuesday, 16 October 2018

In Flanders Fields – My Grandfather’s War Part 3 – September 27 to October 21, 1918 – The Battles of Canal Du Nord and Cambrai

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By Joe Corrigan My grandfather, Charles O’Connor of Whitby, Ontario, was inducted into the Canadian Army in May of 1918. He receive...
Tuesday, 18 September 2018

A Dress Fit for the Fitz

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By Cassandra Shaw My first major project was a 1840s house dress which I’d like to share with you. As the new costumer, unfamiliar with ...